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WORDS BY GRANT ANDERSON, M.A., LMHC
When to Seek Counseling for Parents and Children When things feel off with your family, you want to fix it, but for many people it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what is wrong. While dealing with stress and anxiety looks different for everyone, there are a few signs that it might be time to get extra support.
• Unexplainable physical symptoms: If you, or your child,
are having physical pains, headaches, stomach aches, etc., with no reasonable explanation, or are unreasonably apathetic or fatigued, there may be something else happening. Always consult a medical professional first when physical symptoms arise; a counselor may be able to help.
• Difficulty adjusting: There’s
a lot of anxiety and depression around adjustments—especially with COVID. Switching to summer mode, in-person classes, and wearing masks less is a lot of change to take in at once. If things look different
than your child is expecting, they may act out. If you notice an unhealthy change in behavior, like frequent tantrums or conflicts, counseling may help.
• You’re in a parenting slump: It’s easy to feel at your wit’s
end as a parent. You feel like you’ve tried everything and your child is still acting out. Sometimes there is more happening behind the scenes than we as parents can easily see. The important thing is to let your child know you are willing to change and grow with them.
Crosswinds counselors have helped thousands of parents and children feel like themselves again. We can help you, too. Visit crosswindscounseling.org or call 877-594-9204 to get matched with a therapist today. We can get you and your family back on the path to a healthy life!
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