Teen Issues
Do you remember your teenage years? We sure do. It is a very confusing time, yet a time of character development and a time where the building blocks of who you are, is formed. The vast intensity of peer pressure gets us to do things we may not be comfortable with. In addition, the social circles that label us as teens, tend to play a major role in our development and especially with our self-esteem. The cruelty by our peers can often be very painful and lead to psychological issues. Our Healing Crossroads methods can help redirect YOU, as a teenager, or your teenage children with a successful mind set that can guide them to excel on multiple platforms.
Being a teenager is tough these days. Being the parents of a teenager can be even more challenging. It is a well-known fact that teenagers feel as if they know it all! They don’t like to listen to their parents or family and rely on the advice of their peers. Most critically, teens are exposed to an environment where drugs, violence, sex, money and peer pressure can affect their behaviors and perceptions in life.
Today’s teens are faced with much pressure and struggles due to their need to excel academically and socially. As the pressures are heightened, teens cope through self-defeating behaviors. They try to fit in and find their own identity. Their behavior can get to be OUT OF CONTROL! That’s where we come in. We have the experience, training and passion to work with resistant teens…. especially the ones that don’t want to be in therapy.
Problems:
- Difficulty in understanding self
- Sex issues/pregnancy
- Drugs and alcohol use
- Dating/Relationship issues
- Rebellion/trouble fitting in
- Eating disorders
- Identity problems
- Peer pressure
- Anger issues
- Cultural identity issues
- Self-esteem & confidence issues
- Lack of responsibility for self
- Testing limits and boundaries
- Refusing to comply with rules or adult requests
- Academic failure
Interventions/Solutions:
- Creating a friendly, warm and comfortable environment in order to establish rapport and build a relationship.
- Raising awareness and acknowledgement of self identity issues.
- Increasing self-esteem and confidence.
- Providing direction with life choices.
- Improving communication with your teen.
- Listening and being supportive with your teen.
- Trying to understand your teen and peer pressure.
- Coping and communication skills.
- Identifying unhealthy behaviors and building healthier alternatives.
- Discussing consequences of various choices.