In our fast-paced and pressured world, it is common to get caught up in taking care of everyone around us and often forget about ourselves. Often times, we may being feeling overwhelmed and facing difficulties within daily tasks/responsibilities. Some of the reasons many individuals reach out for counseling may include:
- Increased stress
- Major life changes or transitions
- Lacking enjoyment or motivation in various areas of life
- Sleep pattern disruptions or changes in appetite
- Difficulties with family relationships or friendships
At times kids may feel overwhelmed in life. At times, children may have difficulty in identifying or understanding their own emotions. When a child feels overwhelmed, it often results in emotional or behavioral issues and difficulties with coping. Some of the reasons children are seen for counseling may include:
- Difficulties with behavior at home or within their classroom
- Trouble expressing or verbalizing emotions
- Feeling anxious often and difficulty controlling worries
- Difficulties with initiating or maintaining friendships
- Life changes such as new baby to the family, divorce, or a recent move
Teens are so often facing stressors, transitions, social pressure, and self-comparison. Often times when difficulties in coping are present, mood and behavioral changes may be observed. Many of the common issues that may arise are:
- Low self-esteem
- Excessive worry or perfectionism
- Self-harm and/or thoughts of suicide
- Stress-management issues
- Difficulties within peer or family relationships
We learn, grow, struggle, and experience emotions within a family unit. Each individual person within a family plays a role and at times difficulties in different areas may arise. Some of these difficulty areas may be:
- Increased family conflict
- Communication difficulties
- Behavioral issues or stressors
- Parenting support or guidance
- Major changes within the family unit
Connection and understanding is something that we all need as human beings. Group therapy sessions are small, typically 4-6 individuals that meet weekly, exploring topics such as anxiety, depression, loss, communication, coping strategies and more. Some of the groups that we offer include:
- High School Group for adolescents
- Parenting Group for adults
- Life after Loss Group for adults