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| Adolescent Counselling |
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| Adolescent counselling is intended to help adolescents make sense of their feelings and behaviour. Approaches such as family therapy provide both parent and teenager with the chance of exploring their relationship and voicing their feelings in a supportive environment. |
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| Adolescence is a stage that involves the transition from childhood to adulthood, in which considerable physical and mental changes take place. It usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 19 years. |
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| Physical change that occurs during this time is known as puberty. Because of puberty, teenagers may often feel over-sensitive and lack self-confidence as they come to terms with the changes they are going through. Mood swings and shyness are some of the most common features associated with adolescence. It is a period of vulnerability for the teenager, which requires support and understanding. |
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| Teenagers often find their independence by making friends and widening their social circle. As they begin to carve out an identity, they become more susceptible to their friend's influences. In general this is a healthy process that enables the teenager to find a niche outside of the family environment. But occasionally peer pressure may lead to situations that need parental or professional guidance. |
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| Benefits of Adolescent Counselling |
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- Parent and Adolescent Counselling can help you explore new parenting strategies and stress management to get you through the difficult times.
- Parent and Adolescent Counselling can provide information on adolescent development to improve understanding of your teenager's behaviour.
- Parent and Adolescent Counselling can offer you the opportunity to gain new skills in "parent speak" and build confidence in speaking to others.
- Parent and Adolescent Counselling offers a non-judgemental service that specialises in hearing teenagers' points of view and encouraging them to find effective ways to express themselves.
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