Top Five Reasons Why Teenagers Go to Group Therapy

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Top Five Reasons Why Teenagers Go to Group Therapy Teenagers have often been labelled as moody, uncooperative, negligent and impulsive. However, teenagers sometimes experience moods that are beyond what we call “moody” and we may never understand what they are going through unless we experience it for ourselves. Teenage years are emotionally draining and can be quite taxing for a teenager’s emotional health. With constant life changes, hormonal changes and stressors that come their way, their lives can be quite difficult. It is important to reassure your teenager that no matter what they’re dealing with, they don’t have to experience it alone. A therapist for teens in Mumbai can always come to the rescue with many forms of counseling. Be rest assured, your teenager isn’t “abnormal” for wanting to see a counselor. Many teenagers go to counseling for reasons big or small. Here Are A Few Primary Reasons: Self Esteem & Conflicts - Teenagers often struggle with accepting themselves for who they are and being proud of themselves. A therapist can teach your teenager how to love themselves and boost their self-esteem. They can learn how to communicate better and be confident which ultimately boosts their self-esteem. A therapist can also help a teenager with conflicts pertaining to friends and family. They can help a teenager sail through life with the right navigation methods and how they can handle conflicts in a mature and understanding manner. Anxiety Disorders & Stress - Teenagers deal with a lot of stress in their daily life. We all can agree that having a helping hand in life can be very beneficial and therapeutic and this applies to teenagers as well. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health issues and is caused by stressors, panic attacks or anything that can be mentally exhausting. Counseling as well as group therapy can help teenagers open up about their stressors and talk about what bothers them. A counselor can then identify their stressors and help them through these problems. Life Decisions - Teenagers often find it difficult to come to terms with the many changing aspects of their life whether it concerns their academics, peers, relationships family etc. They may also struggle with changing social dynamics and may not know what is right or wrong for them. Consulting a therapist can help teenagers make wise and informed decisions that can ultimately lead them to the correct path. Depression - How can you tell that your child is suffering from or showing signs of depression? If your child exhibits emotions of sadness or disinterest or stops enjoying the activities that they previously enjoyed or if they show extreme responses to situations, then they probably need to see a therapist. Children who get more upset that they should about http://www.tanuchoksi.in/


issues that are minor or who experience a drastic change in their sleeping and eating patterns may also need to visit a therapist. It is always better to visit a therapist for teens for precautionary reasons so that a problem is identified and treated in a timely manner.

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