Self-esteem therapy for adolescents in East Lyme
To start, adolescents and middle schoolers need help learning to love themselves. Often, middle schoolers and adolescents are bullied and experience peer pressure. With low self-esteem, adolescents can get swayed in a negative direction. In general, adolescents struggle with cutting, eating disorders, anxiety, and vaping, self-harming, and drugs. In addition, self-esteem therapy for adolescents in East Lyme, CT promotes healthy coping skills. At Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, CT, we help adolescents develop positive outlets for anxiety and love themselves. Is your adolescent struggling with depression or anxiety? Well, we help children feel support, believed in, and important develop better self-esteem in counseling.
Call/text 860-451-9364 for creative child and adolescent therapy for anxiety and depression in East Lyme, CT.
What should you say to an adolescent when you want to help improve their self-esteem?
Furthermore, from hearing the following statements from parents, teachers, babysitters, and even an older cousin, adolescents can develop healthier friendships. Of course, children may make mistakes. But, remember that mistakes are their greatest teachers. Therefore, always be a thread of positivity! And, positivity can come out of a mistake or a conflict, such as trying again next time. Call/text 860-451-9364 for creative coping skills and and self-esteem counseling for adolescents and teenagers in East Lyme, Connecticut.
To add, family therapy can help if you want more connection in your family.
Family Therapy in East Lyme, Connecticut, what Is It?
To begin, family therapy in Niantic, Connecticut brings parents, siblings and extended family members together. For one, if you are struggling with conflict with your child, our team can help. Also, it can help aunts, uncles and grandparents through the treatment process. Therefore, each family system has its own structure and negative patterns. Likewise, family therapy can help to change these negative patterns of communication. For instance, a family art exercise can bring playfulness and connection. Call/text 860-451-9364 for creative coping skills and and self-esteem therapy for adolescents in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Family therapy may be helpful to:
- Resolve a specific issue around a decision
- Prepare the family for a major life change such as a moving apart, moving in together, divorce, remarriage, co-parenting changes
- Address the role, value, and meaning that family plays in an individual’s life
Now, depending on the unique needs and goals of the family, each therapy session may be different. Overall, creative, alternative, different combinations of art and yoga are in each session. Furthermore, family members may participate in each therapy session. But, some family counseling sessions may also be just a couple or parents only. Call/text 860-451-9364 for family therapy and self-esteem therapy for adolescents in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Likewise, what are the benefits of family therapy in Southeastern Connecticut?
Evaluating issues in family therapy can help an individual:
- Understand how their family functions
- Identify strengths and weaknesses within the family system
- Set goals and develop strategies to resolve challenges
- Improve communication skills
- Make the entire family stronger
What are some benefits of self-esteem therapy for adolescents in East Lyme, Connecticut?
Well, in adolescent therapy and teen counseling, art and mindfulness yoga build trust and connection. Also, animal therapy and creative painting support self-esteem skills. Furthermore, verbalizing anxiety and depression becomes easier with therapy. In general, family therapy is beneficial too. Sometimes, adolescents and teenagers deal with vaping and alcohol addictions, eating disorders or depression. Therapy supports healthy, holistic coping outlets for stress, loss, and grief. Call/text 860-451-9364 for holistic coping skills and and self-esteem therapy for adolescents in East Lyme, Connecticut.
Ways to boost confidence in more ways in addition to self-esteem therapy for adolescents in East Lyme, Connecticut?
First, teach you adolescent, middle schooler, or high schooler to compliment themselves. So, begin the morning with self-acceptance and self-love phrases. To add, avoid sarcasm, which may seem funny to you, but not to your adolescent. Also, praise your adolescent or teenager and see how that impacts their self-worth and self-value. Also, for self-esteem, help your child or teen to explore new foods and opportunities. One semester, it may be trying drama club, cross country, running, or cheerleading. Or, another day, it might be trying a new food like kiwi berries, sushi, Mexican food, or avocado.
For creative therapy for anxious children or depressed teenagers, call or text 860-451-9364.
I love you!
Say this to your child as often as you would like, but not less than three times a day. Add in a big hug or a kiss!
I like it when you …[shared with your friend].
Share positive qualities and reinforce behaviors that makes your child a good friend. Children really do well when they are encouraged, complimented, and supported from an older sibling, such as a teenager or young adult too.
You are very important to me.
Saying this may seem redundant, but when a child (or partner) hears this statement, it helps them to feel valuable and happy.
I believe you can do anything you dream of. I believe in you.
When your child hears this, they learn they are valuable, important, and feel supported.
I know you can do this.
By saying this, you are sharing that you believe in your child’s abilities and strengths. Plus, you’re teaching them to never give up on themselves.
I am thankful for you, that you were born.
Tell your child their birth story too. When your child hears this story, they feel worthy of love and belonging.
You don’t have to be perfect to do a great job.
At times, children need reassurance in order to grow positively. Rather than focusing on the end goal, remind your child that they are loved just as they are in this moment.
“That was really brave.”
Children try new things on their own too- like climbing trees and exploring. When you see your child try something new, such as, jump over a big puddle, use this phrase to praise them.
I forgive you.
To add, children will say things they don’t mean as they test boundaries. And, children repeat things they have heard other adults say. If they say something mean and hurtful, use that as a moment to teach your child how their words can effect other people’s feelings.
“Would you tell me about your day? I enjoy hearing about what is was like for you.”
Say this and your child will feel loved, supported, and may even use this as an opportunity to talk and open up about peer issues.
I love how honest you are and I trust you.
Pick a small task, help your child accomplish it, and then let them know they were honest and are trustworthy.
You are special.
Share this with your child as a way to remind them of their uniqueness and that it is totally okay to be different. Children often want what their other friends have and want to be like others, so reinforce their being different is part of why you love them.
I am proud of you for trying.
When you say this, you are letting your child know they are doing a good job and that their effort is what matters, rather than the outcome. Learning something new can be difficult and a challenge, so be encouraging.
Why is it important to give your child compliments?
Also, giving compliments helps your child know how to give compliments to others. Additionally, children who have trouble giving compliments often have insecurities and anxiety. Furthermore, when people are recognized through praise for certain things, they want to keep doing those things.
Call or text (860) 451-9364 to begin in child, teen, or young adult counseling. Overall, Katie and her team help boost self-confidence and positive emotional coping skills for anxiety.
Written By Katie Ziskind, Owner
Have you ever worried that your child is not emotionally prepared for what the world might bring?
That your child has difficulty dealing with school, friendships and family?
Imagine seeing your child grow in resilience, self-esteem, confidence, and joy. I work with children and young adults to develop self-love skills and positive coping outlets. You are already a wonderful parent, but together we can help support your child’s amazing, talents and successful growth. Call/Text 860-451-9364 to learn more about child, teen, and young adult counseling in Southeastern Connecticut.
Is talking about and verbalizing feelings like anxiety and depression hard for your child?
Looking for something unique and different to go beyond traditional talk therapy?
To add, I offer creative art, yoga, music and outdoor walking therapies for creating confidence and self-esteem. When talking is challenging, I help children talk it out using play, creative expression and outdoor walking for a holistic experience. Additionally, I would love to help your child or teenager improve their communication and social, school, relaxation, and meaningful connections. Creative art, yoga, music, and outdoor nature therapies provide a positive experience. Furthermore, art in counseling fosters leadership, acceptance, and healthy coping skills. Overall, self-esteem therapy for adolescents in East Lyme teaches self-confidence for lifelong wellness. Call/text 860-451-9364 for information on creative, holistic, alternative child, teen, and young adult therapy in East Lyme, Connecticut.
About Katie Ziskind
Katie Ziskind, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, RTY500 provides creative therapy in Niantic, CT. At Wisdom Within Counseling, Katie helps frustrated teens and young adults. Likewise, she teaches confidence by integrating art, yoga, music, and animal therapy. Overall, Katie Ziskind and her creative LGBTQIA+ therapists help anxious children and depressed teenagers love themselves! Furthermore, the animal therapy teaches skills such as emotional regulation, trust, and social emotional learning.
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