| THE COUNSELING CONNECTION FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS 66207 (913) 649-4905 THERAPY FOR TEENAGERS |
Being a teenager today can be compared to being on a roller coaster...the ups and downs, going really
fast, going too slow, feeling like the world is upside down one minute and spinning out of control the next.
Hormones, peer pressure, parental expectations, school, activities and sports, parties, driving, following
the rules, part-time jobs, personal appearance, homework...the list goes on and on. Is it any wonder why
it's so hard being a teenager?
fast, going too slow, feeling like the world is upside down one minute and spinning out of control the next.
Hormones, peer pressure, parental expectations, school, activities and sports, parties, driving, following
the rules, part-time jobs, personal appearance, homework...the list goes on and on. Is it any wonder why
it's so hard being a teenager?
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Teenagers, Let's Talk...
Sometimes it can be hard to cope with all of the changes that happen during
your teenage years. If you are having trouble dealing with certain situations
or emotions, you might find counseling to be a helpful way of sorting things out.
Sometimes it can be hard to cope with all of the changes that happen during
your teenage years. If you are having trouble dealing with certain situations
or emotions, you might find counseling to be a helpful way of sorting things out.
If you are thinking about whether counseling could be helpful to you, here are
some questions to ask yourself:
some questions to ask yourself:
- Do you ever feel really sad, frustrated, or lonely?
- Do you feel especially angry, annoyed, or out-of-control?
- Do you feel very anxious, worried, or guilty?
- Have you noticed some changes in the way you sleep, eat, or think and
feel about life? - Is it hard for you to talk about these feelings with your family or
friends? - Are these feelings having a bad effect on your life-are they making your
schoolwork and your relationships with family and friends difficult?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then it may be a good idea for you to talk with a
therapist (also known as a counselor). A therapist is an adult who has special training to help people
sort through their different feelings and problems. Teenagers and young adults go to counseling for
many reasons. A counselor does not tell you how to solve your problems, but will guide you in finding
your own solutions.
Counseling can help you to understand your feelings and problems and learn how to deal with these
feelings and problems in everyday life. Counseling takes place in a completely confidential setting.
Confidential means that the therapist cannot tell anyone, not even your parents, about what the two of
you talk about together. There are only a few exceptions to confidentiality: if you are a danger to
yourself or others, or, if you are abused or neglected, then the therapist is required by law to get you
help.
Talking with someone who is knowledgeable about teenagers and the difficulties they experience can
put a completely different spin on things and help you to handle situations in a very different way, so
that you feel good about yourself.
Teen therapy at The Counseling Connection is not just 'talking'. Activities are part of each session
because sometimes, words just don't express it well enough. Clay, painting, sand tray, and other
activities take the pressure off of 'just talking', and provide emotional expression and understanding.
Think about it...wouldn't it be good to have someone to talk to who can understand what you are
going through and help you problem solve the issues that are interfering and keeping you from enjoying
your life? Show a parent or guardian this page and tell them to call and make an appointment.
You deserve to feel better!
therapist (also known as a counselor). A therapist is an adult who has special training to help people
sort through their different feelings and problems. Teenagers and young adults go to counseling for
many reasons. A counselor does not tell you how to solve your problems, but will guide you in finding
your own solutions.
Counseling can help you to understand your feelings and problems and learn how to deal with these
feelings and problems in everyday life. Counseling takes place in a completely confidential setting.
Confidential means that the therapist cannot tell anyone, not even your parents, about what the two of
you talk about together. There are only a few exceptions to confidentiality: if you are a danger to
yourself or others, or, if you are abused or neglected, then the therapist is required by law to get you
help.
Talking with someone who is knowledgeable about teenagers and the difficulties they experience can
put a completely different spin on things and help you to handle situations in a very different way, so
that you feel good about yourself.
Teen therapy at The Counseling Connection is not just 'talking'. Activities are part of each session
because sometimes, words just don't express it well enough. Clay, painting, sand tray, and other
activities take the pressure off of 'just talking', and provide emotional expression and understanding.
Think about it...wouldn't it be good to have someone to talk to who can understand what you are
going through and help you problem solve the issues that are interfering and keeping you from enjoying
your life? Show a parent or guardian this page and tell them to call and make an appointment.
You deserve to feel better!