A Peaceful Balance can provide adolescent counseling during that period of life in which the most dramatic changes occur physically, psychologically, and socially. Adolescents are trying to develop their own identity by becoming independent from their parents and by expanding their relationships with peers. Adolescents are often conflicted about trying to please their parents while at the same time trying to please their friends. Negotiating this conflict is not an easy task. During this time of conflict, it is not unusual for adolescents to experience disappointment and discouragement. These feelings can often lead to problematic behaviors and physical and or psychological symptoms. Some common behaviors and symptoms are:
- Inability to attend school
- Hypersensitivity about one's body
- Hyper-anxious about others
- Irritability
- Withdrawn and lethargic
- Staying at home and not wanting to meet people
- Not trusting parents
- Saying negative things
- Mood swings
- Irregular eating and sleeping habits
For more information on adolescent counseling:
- GirlsHealth.gov - for girls ages 10-16
- Internet Safety Project - provides guidance to assist young people in gaining the knowledge, skills, motivation, and self-control to use the Internet and other information
- NotMYKid: Prevention Programs That Work - dedicated to helping improve understanding of youth behavioral health issues including suicide, drug abuse, eating disorders and depression
Our counselors can provide support to teens and their parents through these struggles and assist teens in regaining their self-esteem. If you think your teen could benefit from our adolescent counseling services, please call A Peaceful Balance Clinical Consultation and Consulting Services at (603) 577-5551, or email info@apeacefulbalance.com, to learn more about how we can help.