Marilyn Allen Therapeutic Counselling
COULD YOUR ADOLESCENT OR EMERGING ADULT BENEFIT FROM THERAPY?
Every young person deserves a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported. If you are concerned about your adolescent's emotional wellbeing, call us to explore what support may be appropriate.
Teenage years can be challenging. Adolescents and Emerging Adults are navigating physical changes, emotional development, friendships, academic pressures and the journey towards independence.
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It is quite normal for teenagers to experience mood changes, but occasionally they need additional support to understand and manage what they are feeling.
You do not need to wait until your adolescent is in crisis before seeking therapeutic support. Contact 07503318241 for a free initial consultation.
Therapy can help young people develop emotional resilience, confidence and healthier ways of coping with life's challenges.
SIGNS YOUR ADOLESCENT OR EMERGING ADULT MIGHT BENEFIT FROM THERAPY
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Noticeable changes in mood or behaviour
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Signs of anxiety or persistent worry
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Difficulties with friendships and relationships
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Changes in academic performance or difficulty organising self
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Changes in sleep, appetite or energy
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Low self-esteem or negative self-talk
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Difficulty coping with significant life changes
WHEN SHOULD PARENTS BE CONCERNED?
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Behaviour persists for several weeks or appears to get worse
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Academic work, friendships, and family-like or daily functioning affected
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Increase in withdrawal or avoidance of everyday activities
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Significant distress even when they cannot explain why
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What can parents do? Contact 07503 318241 for a free initial consultation.
EARLY THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT CAN MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE
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Listen without dismissing the adolescent's feelings
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Keep communication open
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Introduce therapy gently
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As a parent, be mindful of confidentiality before therapy begins. I will explain what remains private and how the parent may be involved, as well as safeguarding concerns should they arise.
