CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ISSUES

Evaluation and identifying problem areas among these children are the most important factors of treating child and adolescent issues.

ISSUES INCLUDE:

• Attention deficit disorder (Hyperactivity)
  
• Dealing with an angry child
  
• Listening to your child or adolescent
  
• Signs of substance abuse
  
• Low academic achievement
  

PURPOSE OF  TREATMENT:

• To create self-esteem
  
• To improve home and school communication
  
• To learn responsibility by setting limits
  
• To  practice making independent decisions and healthy choices
  
• To identify possible obstacles which prevent growth and advancement
  
• To learn to respect others (boundaries, etc.)
  
• To develop constructive coping skills
  
• To motivate teens to establish workable, reasonable goals.
  

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