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ARTICLES FOR THE PARENTS OF TEENAGERS
Being a teenager is all about developing an independent identity.
You start questioning your parents values and principles so you can make up
your own mind about your world and how to live in it. But you things: you don't
earn money yet, you don't have your own place or frustrating, and can make you
feel helpless so you try connect to peers who share your frustrations.
But then you're confronted with all kinds of peer pressure, and it's difficult to
work out which choices and decisions will give you the best outcome. You
might not feel comfortable talking to mom and dad about the stuff you're
confused about. That's when it might be useful to have a chat to one of us.
There is nothing we can't talk about, We've heard it all before. You can't shock
us, and we won't judge you. There's always a good reason why you do what you
do. We won't tell your parents what we talk about (psychologist's oath of
confidentiality, you know) and we always make sure your parents know this
before we book the first session for you.
After our session we might suggest that you talk to your parents about some of
the stuff we've discussed, and give you ideas on how to do that in a
constructive way that won't get you in trouble and that might to talk to your
parents will be your choice.
TYPICAL DIFFICULTIES IN ADOLESCENCE:
- car accidents
- violence
- lost opportunities / career path failure
- emotional instability
- alcoholism
- drug abuse
- health related problems: retardation of the development of the brain, liver, pancreas and
other organs - weight gain / poor eating habits / skin problems
- promiscuity / unprotected sex / date rape / sexually transmitted diseases / HIV-AIDS /
damage to reputation - Underage driving info from arrive alive
| THERAPY for TEENAGERS Call 011 888 1110 or email info@jmdpsych to book an appointment |