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My first approach with a teen for counseling is to listen to and gauge where the teen is at and to meet them there, getting to know them to build a solid relationship. I want a teen to feel heard first and to feel that it is a safe place to be themselves. I find the benefit of establishing a really solid relationship with the teen first is that it invites them to be more open to discussing the hard stuff later on. It also demonstrates a respect for their reasons for being there. I want the teen to be shown the benefit of counseling and have a little bit of the power to shape the direction of their sessions to work on things that they want to work on.
I often teach teens about how to control their emotions and reactions through their being able to recognize when they are upset before they react, then control their breathing for at least 3 minutes to slow themselves down to better choose their responses. I might also work on values clarification with an adolescent so they can determine what is important to them and see how those values can shape their choices.
I gauge a teen's progress by their openness in counseling and their report (or even a report from a parent or school) that they are making more positive choices for themselves and are able to interact with others in a more respectful and productive way for themselves and others. It might depend on what brought the teen to counseling. Are they changing the things that they wanted to change when they entered counseling? If they are able to say they are feeling more at peace with the challenges that brought them in, there is progress.
Clients can participate in local activities, school activities, and volunteering to supplement their time in teen counseling and give them arenas to work out what they might be learning in counseling. They can have intentional conversations and positive interactions with others in their community and family to supplement their efforts in counseling. I always encourage journaling, as well as keeping track of their growth and things they are learning and thinking about.
I might be different than other therapists when it comes to approach, but I suggest that a teen prepare a list of things they might really want someone to know about them and things they like to do from their perspective. A teen can also consider what they might really want to share about the challenges they might be facing or difficulties they are having and have that written down so that they can present things in session their way and won't forget or be distracted by however I might start a session. I would want to be aware of all of that as I help to shape an intake session or even a follow-up session.
Thriveworks child & teen counseling in Raleigh helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children and adolescents can attend and benefit from therapy.
Child & teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the child or teen’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, child & teen counselors have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Child & teen counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child & teen counseling at Thriveworks in Raleigh, NC depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child & teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh, NC has child counselors who are trained to assess behavioral challenges and to know when they warrant a closer look. Each child is an individual and will cope with difficult situations, such as divorce, trauma, parental addictions, or mental health issues, differently. Raleigh, NC counselors take individual differences into consideration when assessing a new client.
Some behaviors that may cause concern are:
Raleigh, NC child counselors in Wake County have dedicated their careers to helping children and their families who are experiencing behaviors that cause disruption or worry. They are able to build a strong rapport with your child and find the best way to communicate with him or her, even if your child is very young. They use warmth, empathy, and compassion as the cornerstones of their counseling approach. Our counselors know that every child learns and processes emotions differently, but all deserve to achieve wellness in their lives.
Sometimes a child simply needs the assistance of a trained professional and a neutral environment to process what he or she is experiencing. Other times he or she may need additional counseling before resolving the maladaptive behaviors. In either case, Raleigh child counseling can be vital in helping your child overcome their difficulties and become happy, healthy children again.
Yes. Raleigh child counselors in Wake County are always happy to discuss any concerns you have about your child. Call our office today to talk to one of our trained professionals or to book a consultation.
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