Category: Teenage Counseling
Should My Teen Go To Counseling?
Teenagers are not always easy to deal with. They have their own needs and wants, and often those two things don’t line up with what you want for them. One of the common problems that many teens face is their lack of emotional control. This means that they struggle to cope with certain situations and…
How To Help Your Depressed Teenager
As a parent, the most difficult thing is to watch your child struggle with their mental health. You may feel helpless, powerless or frustrated by your inability to help them through this difficult period in their life. However, there are many things you can do to support your teenager and help them overcome depression. The…
How To Know When Your Teenager Needs Counseling
How to know when your teenager needs counseling is a difficult thing for a parent to understand and learn. As a parent, one of the most frustrating experiences is seeing your child struggle but they will not let you help them. It can be hard trying to understand what your teen is going through and…
Emotion Regulation for Teens: Overcome the Aversion Hindrance
Emotion regulation for teenagers can be explained by the five hindrances, specifically the aversion hindrance. Aversion is one of the five hindrances which are universal and are a way of talking about the human condition. The five hindrances include desire, aversion, restlessness, sloth/torpor, and doubt. Aversion is like a mood state that can feel…
Teenage Depression: The Ultimate Guide
As parents, it can be extremely difficult to understand what your teenager is feeling and going through as it can be challenging to get them to communicate with you. Sometimes you can find yourself assuming that your teenager is isolating or being lazy because they’re being a ‘typical teenager’, however there could also be…