“You can’t go back to the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. ” – C.S. Lewis
Are you worried about your teenage son or daughter? Parenting during the teen years can be extremely rough. You wonder if your child is showing “typical” adolescent behaviors or if there is something more serious going on like anxiety. It is normal for teens to start pulling away from their parents, but is the withdrawal a sign of depression? This is a complicated and confusing time for both parents and teens.
Teens are faced with so many pressures in today’s world. Their schedules are jammed packed with school and activities. Not only are they under pressure from academics, but their social life never shuts off due to constant messages and notifications on their phone. All of this can lead to stress, depression or anxiety in teens.
Parenting your child is a struggle as well. There is so much going on with today’s adolescents that you can not even keep up. You hope you are making the right choices and decisions when raising your child. It is hard to know what to do, especially if you think your teen is having difficulties in their life.
We are here to help both you and your child through these tumultuous times. By developing a trusting relationship, we can work with your teen to find positive, healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety. We can help them address issues of low self esteem while recognizing their strengths.
We can also help you be a more confident parent and strengthen your relationship with your son or daughter. We have been working with teens for the past twenty years. Contact me today so we can begin rebuilding your relationship with your son or daughter.