Children and adolescents can experience several traumatic challenges. The break up of an important relationship, serious conflict within their family, their parents’ divorcing, a serious or life-threatening health problem, failing an important exam, unexpected pregnancy, a humiliating or deeply disappointing experience, being bullied at school and/or on social media, the death of a family member or friend, being victimized by a violent act, etc., can all cause psychological upset. Seeking the advice and perspective of a counsellor can help them regain their certainty and help rebuild their confidence, and set the stage for a happier, healthier future.
Child and Adolescent Issues
- Fear of being separated from parent
- Losing previously-acquired skills (such as toilet training)
- Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
- Panic attacks
- Personal issues interfering with sleep, eating habits, concentration, or relationships
- Engaging in compulsive behaviour
- Persistent worry
- Prolonged sadness
- Feeling depressed, lethargic or apathetic
- Thought of suicide or wanting to harm yourself
- Increased irritability, inappropriate mood swings, angry outbursts
- Engaging in bizarre, threatening, extreme or dangerous behaviour
- Indecisiveness or difficulties making decisions
- Aches and pains with no apparent cause
- Withdrawn
- Stressed
- Substance abuse
- Disordered eating
- Bullying
- Excessive use of sex
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling alienated and alone
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