Teenagers Adolescence refers to the period between 10 and 21 years of age. This phase of development is marked by tremendous physical and emotional growth.Teenagers are healthier and happier when a grown-up has their back and when they feel validated and supported.
I have a great affinity for adolescents and genuinely connect with them. Using empathy, support, and encouragement, I'll work with them to build their self-esteem. This is a great developmental phase to put an end to growing anxiety or depression or to provide some extra emotional support. My goal is to set your teenager up for success so that as they enter young adulthood with the tools to thrive.
All adolescents really want is to succeed.
They need to feel connected to a healthy community where they feel they belong and fit in. Feeling that they are enough, smart enough, pretty enough, artistic enough, supported enough, capable enough, and lovable enough is paramount.I have found the root cause of most adolescents' difficulties is their false beliefs about themselves.
Adolescents experience powerful emotions for the first time due to their developing hormonal system. While trying to get some relief from strong emotions, they may pick up some unhealthy coping skills. For example, substance use, inappropriate or risky sexual behavior, poor grades, bad attitude, dysregulated eating, or self-harm may occur.
My job is to help them remove any negative belief(s) they've latched on to and to replace them with positive and healthy ones. Explaining how to choose and use healthy coping tools is key. Each adolescent is unique, and together, we will determine what works best to accomplish their goals.
Some of the things they will learn about are emotional intelligence, digital citizenship, healthy coping skills, the importance of sleep and exercise, and the benefits of eating well and being honest. They will discover that taking appropriate chances on worthwhile opportunities and effectively communicating about how they feel are really important skills.
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Generation Breaker
Families If you usually feel unhappy, chaotic, or overwhelmed when spending time with your family, let's fix that. Imagine the relief of seeing your family moving in a more cooperative, happy, and positive direction.
Sometimes, it only takes a few changes to bring about this transformation.
While families dealing with a separation or divorce may initially experience stress and uncertainty, it's important to remember that this period can also be a time of growth and connection. By improving communication skills and learning to handle difficult emotions, families can navigate this challenging time with resilience and optimism, emerging on the other side feeling more connected than ever.
Families that have children with ADHD/ADD can really thrive with some support. Children and adolescents benefit from a home life that is set up for success for everyone. When things get too chaotic at home, and schedules get super busy, kids with ADHD/ADD frequently react with heightened emotions. This can cause challenges in families and strains in marriages.
Together, we can create a home life that works for a busy family with less stress, improved communication, better relationships, and more joy.
Let me share the most valuable tools in my toolbox, and you'll choose the ones that work best for you and your family. With these tools, you can feel confident in your ability to address the challenges you're facing and regain a sense of control over your family's well-being.
If you have children under 13 years old, I work with the parents to address your unique challenges and needs. For children 14 years old and over, I work with the children and their families to provide targeted support.