When should a teenager go to counseling?
If you are thinking about whether counseling could be helpful to your child, here are some questions to ask yourself:
Does your child ever feel really sad, frustrated, or lonely?
Does your child feel especially angry, annoyed, or out-of-control?
Do your child feel very anxious, worried, or guilty sometimes?
Are these feelings having a bad effect on your child life ? Are they making your child schoolwork and their relationships with family and friends difficult?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then it may be a good idea for you to talk with a therapist (also known as a counselor). A therapist is an adult who has special training to help people sort through their different feelings and problems.
Think for a minute:
- " What is the appropriate behavior for a man or a woman in the midst of this world, where each person is clinging to his piece of debris? What's the proper salutation between people as they pass each other in this flood? " |