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Personal Communication Solutions We have so many relationships: work, friends, love, family.........
Their success depends on effective communication.
"Don't let yourself forget what it's like to be sixteen." - Anonymous Teens in High School: Strategies for avoiding the chaos! Are you the parent of a high schooler? Or - are you a high school student who is here looking for some help? If that's you, I invite you to keep on reading. Being a teenager can be so challenging! Sometimes you feel like a little kid (and act like it!). Other times, you can feel and act so mature and responsible. The problem is - teens can bounce from kid to adult and back to kid again without posting any warnings - often a surprise to themselves and their parents! When that bounce happens, everyone can feel confused - teachers, parents, and, of course, the person doing all that bouncing! Adolescence is the time when kids are discovering a whole new self. They just aren't the person they used to be. Suddenly, people expect so much of them - and teens expect a lot of themselves. But, for some kids, it's a little more difficult than for others to get to know that new person they have become. Teens have lots to worry about....... ....... Family problems that seem to worsen as you get older; ....... Parents who don't seem to "get it" - even if they tell you they do! ....... Making new friends - or having problems with the ones you have; ....... School challenges and pressures; ....... Lots of new fears and anxieties - because you're older now; ....... College and/or career concerns; ....... Questions about what else happens after graduation ....... Concerns about trust - who can I talk to about my worries? ....... And - probably lots of other issues that I missed (let me know).
I have many years of experience helping teens communicate more effectively with their families and their teachers. In addition, I am familiar with many of the learning and behavioral challenges kids face in their classes and on the school grounds. As teens are reaching for independence, parents may find it more difficult to have the conversations they used to have when their children were younger. If any of this sounds familiar and you'd like some help, please contact me to arrange a free phone consultation or to schedule a session. And, check out these pages for related information on this site about my services: Beverly Hills/West Los Angeles, California - Counseling and Consultation Karen Wulfson, MFT · 310 475-1759
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