Wow…..the teen years! Gosh they can be hard, complex, confusing….sometimes help is needed to navigate them….
Personally watching my ADHD teen going through these years is tough.
The hormones running amok, exacerbating the ADHD and sensory processing issues.
The expectations and pressures of life getting more serious, harder to understand and harder to meet.
His teen brain, still developing, trying to process what is going on, reacting often in a impulsive, child-like way.
Mental health has also become an issue, anxiety, depression, then sleep issues.
It has been shown that hormones heavily affect neuro diverse teenagers. It seems to exacerbate the challenges that my ADHD son faces.
For a lot of teenagers and young people, neurodivergent or not, the challenges seem to go on and on…
They can impact daily life….getting in the way of fun and joy….dampening everything down…
Plus…..on top of all the personal feelings and changes there is a widening understanding of how the world and life is, and maybe, as an adult…..
The start of thinking about adult responsibilities, expectations…plans, careers….the world with its politics and troubles….
An understandably tricky time, for all teens, and neuro-diversity bringing its own challenges.
I have applied for a DBS….(should be back soon)….and then I can welcome teens and young people into my counselling practice.
All teens and young people, ND or not. From the age of 13.
*Affirming and open approach
*Listening and validating
*Supportive and understanding
*Neurodivergent aware
*Creating a space just for them….
It’s great for teens to be listened to and heard by others, not their parents….a different perspective with no expectations.
If you have concerns regarding your teens emotional resilience or mental health then maybe counselling could help…
I offer a 30 minute, free, appointment. To have a chat and check I can meet the needs of the teen or young person.
Get in touch on the get in touch page or email: amycounsellingexeter@gmail.com
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