Having problems with your teen and wondering whether you should take them to see a psychologist? The youth of today face so much more than what we faced only a few years ago. The world has changed and our children have to change with it. However, while we may think that life is much easier today, the truth is, life as a teen is much harder.
Today’s youth have their own unique set of challenges and are exposed to different external and internal struggles which we did not experience. Not only are they faced with problems at home, but there are issues at school that could include academic pressure, peer pressure, stress and anxiety as well as bullying. Depression, cyber-addiction, drinking and smoking, teen pregnancy, child abuse and eating disorders are other challenges they contend with.
Just like adults, teens may need emotional support as they navigate their way through life. However, if as a caregiver or parent you are uncertain about the well-being of your child, here are a few pointers you could possibly use to determine if your child needs help or not:
• Inflicting self-harm (cutting, eating disorders and self-medicating)
• Lack of interest in appearance
• Loss of interest in sports, activities and hobbies
• Low self-esteem
• Mood swings
• Problems in school or with studying
• Running away from home
• Sadness or hopelessness
• Substance abuse
• Talking about death or suicide
• Withdrawal from friends and family
Being young is hard, and while most teens will try and hide their suffering from their parents, rest assured that with the appropriate Psychologist in Pretoria, help is available. If you are seeking out the assistance of a Psychologist in Pretoria, you could turn to Laurian Ward.
How We Can Help Your Teen
Situated in Pretoria, Laurian Ward is a Counselling Psychologist. Laurian Ward takes great pride in guiding adults and teens to feel significant in how they perceive themselves and how to channel their emotions in a positive way.
By dealing with problematic behaviours, negative beliefs, or challenging emotions, Laurian Ward can assist your child or teen in achieving positive mental health and emotional well-being. Using psychometric assessments that evaluate thinking, learning and behaviour, she can treat a wide variety of different issues that include the following.
• Abuse
• Academic “dysfunction”
• Addictions and Substance Abuse
• Divorce and/or separation
• ADHD and OCD
• Anxiety and Panic Disorders
• Career Counselling
• Depression and mood disorders
• Impulse control disorder
• Learning disabilities
• Loss or grief
• Psycho-sexual development
• Relationships
• Self-esteem
• Trauma and PTSD
As a Counselling Psychologist in Pretoria, Laurian Ward provides a therapeutic and healing environment that is safe, neutral, and non-judgmental.
