ArticlesReader.com Menu
Newest Articles
Most Viewed Articles
ArticlesReader.com RSS
Submit Article
Login
Signup
Search the articles

Articles Main Categories
Advice
Animals
Automobiles
Business
Career
Communications
Computer Programming
Computers
Entertainment
Environment
Family
Fashion
Finance
Food
Health & Medical
Home & Garden
Humor
Internet Business
Internet Marketing
Legal
Leisure & Recreation
Marketing
Other
Politics
Reference & Education
Religion
Self Improvement
Sports
Technology & Science
Travel
Writing
Subscribe
Receive alert message from us when new articles submitted to our site for free.

Enter your name

Enter your email

Syndicate

















Related Products
Home::All

Getting Help for Troubled Teens: When and Where to Go

Author : Heather Peters
When your teenager starts to get out of hand you have to ask yourself some hard questions. The first step is to honestly evaluate how you think you're doing when communicating with your teen. Do you feel you are sharing valuable information and time? Or do you feel there is a communication gap and he's hiding something?

Look for these warning signs:



· Low self-esteem



· Out of touch with reality



· sudden personality changes and mood swings



· Violent behavior



· Drop in grades and school performance



· self destructive actions or language (suicide threats or extreme diet & exercise)



· reclusive tendencies



· debilitating fears



Any of those behaviors done on a frequent basis can indicate a problem. At this point you should seek outside assistance. DonÂ’t be too proud to ask for help.

If you feel your efforts aren't working (or aren't good enough) first enlist the assistance of your extended circle of friends and family. Get everyone involved to bolster the spirits of your teen. Show him that he has a support system in place that he can count in. Work on building back trust in your relationship. If your child opens up to another family member better than you, keep your resentment inside, the focus should be on helping your teen.

Sometimes you need to bring in professionals. DonÂ’t wait too long on this step if your child is getting out of control. A delay can be costly. But where should you turn next? Consider these options:

· School guidance counselor - this person deals with teenagers (especially troubled ones) on a daily basis, they are an excellent resource for insight into what might be happening among the social scenes at school. They also have quick easy access to your child during the day.

· Outside counselors and psychologists - These professionals have degrees in counseling and therapy. Some specialize in therapy while others focus on testing. Its best to find someone who deals with teenagers a lot, they usually relate better to the younger generation.

· Social workers - these individuals are often called in to work with families as a group and are quite familiar with emotional problems in a social setting. They can help identify issues related to family dynamics. This can be helpful if there are frequent conflicts at home.

· Psychiatrists - these are medical doctors (yes, they went to medical school) who are allowed to prescribe medication and can hospitalize patients. Generally you would reserve this professional for a later step as licensed counselors are often a less expensive and personal approach to teen troubles.

Therapy can become expensive so check with your insurance plan to see which services are covered. Some companies impose limits on the type of services available and/or the frequency of visits. If cost is an issue don't forget that school counselors are typically free. You could also contact a local university or college, free clinics, counseling training programs, and state run offices. Some offices offer sliding scale pricing for lower income families. It's important not to let money stop you from seeking help. The wellbeing of your child and your family depend on it.


Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com





The Troubled Teens Resource seeks to provide assistance for teens and their families to help during stressful times. All information in this article is the opinion of the author and not meant to replace sound medical and professional advice. Always seek the assistance of a professional in dealing with a troubled teen.





Spam emails More free articles

Related articles


  1. A Guide To Help You Teach Your Children Positve Self-Image Through Fitness
  2. What Is Homeschooling And How Do I know If It's Right For My Family?
  3. How to Find The Best Time To Be With Your Kids
  4. Imaginations Soar
  5. Your Company Vehicle is a Portable Bill Board; A word of advice on children passengers
  6. Featured Article on Parenting: The Power of Belonging
  7. Parenting Styles - Overcoming Your Differences
  8. Helping Your Kid’s Grow a Garden
  9. What is Prenatal Intelligence?
  10. Raise Awesome Kids! This 4-Point Plan Gets Results
  11. Avoid Weight Problems In Children
  12. Mommie Moments – Taking Time For Yourself
  13. 10 Reasons To Read To Your Child
  14. Do You Show Your Love To Your Child?
  15. Children Anger Management Tips
  16. Acknowledging Your Emotion: An Essential Skill for Healthy Growth
  17. No, No, No – Living With A Two Year Old
  18. The Four Parenting Styles
  19. Parent Involvement: Finding Your Way in Middle School and High School
  20. Spelling Games for Kids
  21. Spending Time With Your Child
  22. Joining a Gang: How to Help Kids Prevent it, How to Tell if They've Joined One, How to Help Them Out
  23. The Ten Most Common Poisons Among Kids
  24. The Importance of Fathers
  25. You Want Whaaat???
More related feeds
Boarding School Directory Blog » Blog Archive » How to detect if ...
If this also happens they can immediately go back to normal lives. The following are important signs and symptoms to consider so that you can have earlier notification if you have troubled teens at home. 1. Troubled teens have the ...

Should a teenager that isn’t in school and in constant trouble ...
It seems this would create a one way ticket for troubled youths—don’t help them, ship them off to war. And the kids that would go would be the poorest–those least able to afford a lawyer. But I do believe military-like training can be ...

Media dis&dat: Anti-stigma campaign teaches youth about mental illness
"It’s so cool to see people realize that it is OK to go get help," Lynch said. The song is part of Friendships Count, a new anti-stigma campaign produced by Mental Health Connection and Community Solutions of Fort Worth. ...

Never give up on troubled youth.... | Gather
Dec 04, 2008 Most of these troubled kids act the way they do because they hate themselves and deny what they really are (loving creati.

Parenting Teens » Blog Archive » Neopets Puzzle Adventure Review!
I had to go into town to take some cash to one of my ‘other’ kids, as well as deliver a forgotten phone to my son at work, get my Diet Crack, etc. You know, mom stuff. Including being shocked at spending less than $50 to fill my gas ...

Alarming Teen Trend: Embedding | Gather
But teens who do embed objects into their bodies almost always start with the less dangerous and more common forms of self injury like cutting or burning. Dr Lisa adds that for troubled teens, this behavior can escalate over months and ...

Economic Health Requires Revolutionary Change (Part 3 ...
Jacqueline L. Jones is author of Unmasking a Diagnosis: How to get Help for a Confusing Chronic Illness Without Filing for Bankruptcy. The book is available through Lulu.com and will be available early next year through Amazon.com and ...

Getting Help for Troubled Teens: When and Where to
Getting Help for Troubled Teens: When and Where to Go by.

Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
The AA program works if you work it.but you’ve got to want it.you’ve got to want to stay sober more than you want to get drunk.There is help out ther,but you’ve got to take the first step,admitt you have a problem ask for help and go to ...

Rice demands Pakistan help in probe of Mumbai attacks › Japan ...
The one youth in Mumbai attacks was from troubled Kashmir areas. He would not have become a soldier if he was satisfied with conditions in Kashmir and if Kashmir woes were negotiated via peace deals. The energy to get better is there, ...

 

 

© 2007 articlesreader.com - All Rights Reserved