“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are”
~ e.e. Cummings
Adolescence, also known as the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood can be difficult for both the parent/guardian and the teen.
It can be a time of disorientation and discovery. Issues regarding social life, peer pressure, independence, and self-identity may cause uncomfortable feelings and symptoms. As a parent/guardian, speaking about these issues to your teen might be problematic because of the shift in the parent-child relationship.
Finding a therapist who is neutral, understanding and empathetic can help bring insight into these issues for both the parent/guardian and the adolescent.
How can therapy help me as a teen?
- Gaining a better perspective of yourself, your goals and your values
- Attaining skills for establishing and maintaining better relationships
- Finding solutions to the issues that brought you to seek therapy
- Learning new, healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Taking control of anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Modifying old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your environment
- Improving your self-esteem by boosting self-confidence
- Allowing change to occur