08/11/2022
Why counseling adolescents is necessary.
Adolescence is the transformation phase of a child into an adult. They undergo physical, psychological, developmental, hormonal changes.
During this phase their prefrontal lobe of the brain is developing. Due to which they can not control their emotions and become impulsive.
They are confused however still want to take decisions for themselves.
They are dependent but still want to have freedom or their own space or even show risk taking behaviours.
During these years of adolescence their personality is taking shape.
At this phase they are needed to be guided as they are perceiving life, experiences, people and situations through their own opinions.
They cannot openly ask their queries on sensitive topics as well.
If healthy conversation is missing at home, they internalise many things which can affect their personality later.
If they get psychological counseling for their issues like self image, low self esteem, low confidence, behavioral changes, bullying, body shaming etc they can lead better life, as these things may impact their mind due lack of knowledge of coping strategies or clarity of thoughts.
Psychological counselor can give them clarity of thoughts, step by step. They use different strategies, activities, home work depend upon nature of the issue of adolescents.
Parents need to understand the changes in their adolescent and seek the help of counselor to avoid major impact.
Sonal Vaidya
Psychologist and Counselor
