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\n\u00a0in supporting your teen’s mental and emotional health?<\/h1>
Many parents of high schoolers find that their teen\u00a0struggl<\/strong>es <\/strong>with relationships,\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0school,\u00a0 and\u00a0self-esteem<\/b>.\u00a0<\/b>
You have tried what used to work when they were younger to help them and\u00a0could use a more support.<\/b>
<\/strong>Just like you,<\/strong> I want to see your child reach their full potential, to <\/strong>feel connected, <\/strong>and to see their own unique<\/strong> gifts.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n![\"Minimalist](\"https:\/\/perceptionpsychotherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Minimalist-Clean-Inspirational-Quote-Instagram-Post-3.jpg\" "\\"Minimalist")
\n Adolescence can be a really tough period of life.\u00a0<\/p>
If you think about it\u00a02-3 years in the life of a teen is much bigger than in the life of an adult.\u00a0
The stressors during this time of life can feel debilitating.\u00a0
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Teens often struggle with feeling depressed, confused, and disconnected. There is often increased expectations and anxiety around peer relationships.\u00a0
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The stress of maturation can instigate family conflict. Teens may act out or withdraw as a stress response, not knowing how to understand of express what’s happening for them.<\/p> <\/blockquote>\n
How I help tweens and teens in psychotherapy:\u00a0<\/h2>
Build emotional intelligence skills.
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Support self esteem.<\/p>
Highlight and explore strengths.\u00a0<\/p>
Increase social skills.\u00a0<\/p>
Learn assertiveness and boundary setting.<\/p>
Navigate healthy romantic relationships.\u00a0<\/p>
Develop stress management skills.\u00a0<\/p>
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Adolescence can be a really tough period of life.\u00a0<\/p>
If you think about it\u00a02-3 years in the life of a teen is much bigger than in the life of an adult.\u00a0
The stressors during this time of life can feel debilitating.\u00a0
<\/p>
Teens often struggle with feeling depressed, confused, and disconnected. There is often increased expectations and anxiety around peer relationships.\u00a0
<\/p>
The stress of maturation can instigate family conflict. Teens may act out or withdraw as a stress response, not knowing how to understand of express what’s happening for them.<\/p> <\/blockquote>\n
How I help tweens and teens in psychotherapy:\u00a0<\/h2>
Build emotional intelligence skills.
<\/p>
Support self esteem.<\/p>
Highlight and explore strengths.\u00a0<\/p>
Increase social skills.\u00a0<\/p>
Learn assertiveness and boundary setting.<\/p>
Navigate healthy romantic relationships.\u00a0<\/p>
Develop stress management skills.\u00a0<\/p>