Teens
For generations, teens have rebelled against the ways of their parents in an attempt to define themselves as unique individuals – this is nothing new and today’s teens are no exception. Yet in the span of just one generation, our social culture has dramatically changed, leaving many parents at a loss.
Today’s young people are growing up in a fast paced and wildly interactive world of texting, Facebook and Twitter. Bombarded with messages, images and opinions from everyone around them, many kids have little time alone with their families, potentially causing great distance and conflict at home.
I can help in two ways.
First, I can help you as the parent navigate the rough waters of how to maintain an active and caring connection to your teenager while setting healthy limits. Secondly, I can provide teens with uninterrupted time to slow down and get to know themselves, separate from the influence of friends and culture. In individual sessions, I support, guide and challenge young people to become themselves.
Sometimes this means sorting out the underlying motives for their behavior (i.e. excitement seeking, wanting to fit in, feeling inadequate) and also considering the consequences of their actions. Other times the work is to uncover the thoughts and beliefs that foster low self-esteem and to challenge these as we discover their unique strengths and qualities.
