Therapy for Adolescents in Didsbury, Alberta
Adolescents/Teens (13+)
Teenagers deal with a lot of different stressors. They are experiencing a very difficult transition period in their lives. During this time, they are starting to develop their own identity. They are also dealing with big emotions due to hormonal changes. Common concerns include anxiety, perfectionism, emotional regulation, stress related to school and social aspects, phobias, and problems in interpersonal relationships. ADHD is also a very common set of symptoms that affect teens time-management and communication skills.
Before booking your teen in for a first session, you must set up a parent session first. In this meeting, we will discuss consent. We will also gather any necessary information that relates to therapy goals, expectations, and concerns about your teen.
Parenting Skills
Your teen is struggling but you don’t know how to best support them. Maybe you are blaming yourself a bit for their struggles or behaviours.
They may be are complaining about stomach aches and not wanting to go to school. Worrying about friendships, grades or the future. They may be irritable or have anger outbursts. They may be experiencing difficulty sleeping or headaches.
Many teens don’t say ‘I’m anxious.’ They say, ‘I hate school,’ or ‘I don’t want to go.’ Even if you offer advice, they don’t take it seriously because you are “just their parent.”
Do they need a non-judgmental, non-biased space to talk about their feelings? Therapy can offer this sense of safety and allow for them to open up about whatever their struggles are.