Teenagers

Teens and Young Women

Every child is a Gift. You are the most Unique person on this earth. There is no one just like you. You are a Gift!

All behavior is an attempt to meet an underlying need. We all share basic survival needs that include air, water, food, rest, and safety. In addition we all need love, learning, touch, friends, joy, and much more.

• What are your needs and wants? 
• Do you want to be heard and understood? 
• Are you seen for who you are and what you can do?
• In other words, what do you see, hear, feel, need and want? 
  Do you know? 

Words matter.  However, intention is the key of communication. When you communicate, what is your intention? A common belief is that a strong person does not need anything, or anyone, and that a good person puts others' needs first. Well...if you believe this theory, then you may be behaving in destructive ways that do you no good. 

There is nothing wrong with needing...yet, be aware not to be trapped by becoming "needy". You need consideration and respect for the challenges you face while maturing. You must also understand there is no perfection. Your parents are not perfect and neither are you.

Girls are the most beautiful creatures on earth - not to discount boys, yet with all their beauty, girls are more sensitive, emotional, needy and what I call, princess like.  All of which is great, to an extend.  Building high self-esteem is a process, not something you can develop overnight. Yet I believe everyone has the capacity of high self-esteem.

Become more conscious, and compassionate of your feelings as you express yourself respectfully. Respect who You are.

Feeling Helpless & Depressed?

Feeling helpless & depressed can seem like an endless cycle. You feel depressed, you don’t know what to do, so you engage in behaviors that make you feel even more depressed. You may shut yourself up in your room, refuse to talk to anyone, feel unmotivated to go out with friends or keep up with school work.

Depression can be healed with the proper help and care. Begin to view yourself not as depressed, but as someone healing from depression. Be brave and take steps to connect with your inner feelings. If you love to write in a journal, listen to music, or talk to a stuffed animal that no one knows about, use those as your outlet to express your feelings. The freedom to express ourselves without fear, guilt or shame can greatly alleviate the symptoms of depression.

Another major symptom of depression is isolation. There is an ancient Chinese proverb that says, “It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” What is your candle? It could be drawing, reading a book, talking on the phone with a friend, playing sports, or taking the dog for a walk. Reach out and connect to others. Whatever you do to connect and cure the isolation, let that be your candle during troubled times.  We are here to help. 

The "real you" is a magnificent, unique being with enormous potential and capacity for experiencing love of yourself and extending same to others. As your self-esteem grows, the "real you" emerges!

You may contact me directly and I will honor discretion and privacy...

or better yet, come in with your parent(s) or guardian.  You can count on me and I promise to the best of my ability to guide you, be honest and direct, be caring, but above all, accept you for who you are now -without judgment. 

Take the first steps to becoming what you desire, dream and deserve!

 Contact us at: (818) 551-1501 to help you feel better!