Childhood is a period of rapid development and intense change. Young people are confronted with a bewildering array of physical, emotional and psychological developmental changes – growing up is a tricky business! For some kids, this can be a relatively smooth, or even exciting process of transitions on their journey to adulthood. Yet for others, the challenges encountered can seem overwhelming. The common bond that links all children is their need for love and nurturing as they develop, learn and grow. Yet even when parents and carers provide a nurturing home environment, sometimes children still need extra support. When life is troubling for your child, specialist age-appropriate counselling can help your child to overcome challenges, by developing their resilience, self-esteem and psychosocial skills.
The common bond that links all children is their need for loving adult guidance as they develop, learn and grow. Yet even when parents and carers provide a nurturing home environment, sometimes children still need extra support. The great news is that these very common behavioural and emotional issues affecting children of all ages frequently resolve with specialist child counselling. Life Supports can help your son or daughter to successfully overcome childhood challenges by developing their resilience, self-esteem and psychosocial skills.
The childhood years present a unique set of challenges, for children and parents alike. Young children frequently find it difficult to regulate their emotions and articulate the complexity of what they are feeling. From temper tantrums to social withdrawal, and concerning behavioural issues such as biting and bedwetting, young children regularly express their distress in worrying ways.
As older children develop, they may struggle with interpersonal conflicts such as sibling rivalry, or social problems as a result of being bullied. Isolation, anger, anxiety and depression are commonly reported issues that pre-teens face as they navigate their way into adolescence amongst their peer group.
Promoting respectful and workable relationships is an integral part of counselling. Here at Life Supports, we meet children at their developmental level, implementing effective strategies to help them cope with the challenges of growing up and finding their place within their family, their social circles, and society at large. Our child therapists are highly experienced in working with children and their families to facilitate understanding of the unique issues they bring to counselling. Setting achievable goals - encouraging safe behaviours and respectful relationships by implementing effective strategies - is the key to a positive and successful path forward. Find a Life Supports child and adolescent specialist in your local area.
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