Helping pre-teens find their way as they straddle the line between kid and teen
Being a pre-teen can be very challenging and as a parent, it is hard to figure out what is typical behavior from worrisome behavior. It could be navigating peer pressure, academia pressure, family changes such as divorce or loss, and social media pressure to name a few. And now we have the pandemic changes to add to the equation. Life has gotten tricky for everyone and learning how to be resilient and adapt is paramount in today’s culture.
Our counselors want to help; in fact, this is their passion! If you are a pre-teen or the parent of a pre-teen and feel lost - please contact our office and let the Client Care Coordinator find the right fit for you. We are open and ready to help pre-teens find their voice, and write their story. We are here to give them tools to thrive!
Common Topics:
Changing family dynamics - divorce, blending families, new sibling
Grief - loss of sibling, parent, loved one, friend
School pressures - stress from academic, athletics, social relationships
Managing friendships, peer-pressure, friend groups, social isolation
Self-harm, suicide ideation
Emotional Regulation
Executive Functioning
Depression
Anxiety
Learning Disorders
Does your pre-teen need help? Signs to look for:
Inappropriate anger
Increasing defiance
Withdrawn from normal activities
Significant changes in sleeping habits
Significant changes in eating habits
Sharp decline in grades across the board
New nervous ticks such as nail biting, hair pulling, feet tapping
Bed wetting
Health ailments such as headaches, stomachaches or weight changes
Changes in relationships wit parents
Social group changes or not wanting to make social plans
Come find your spot with us.
Your stop for a healthy mind