Ways in which Teens can Gain Empowerment through Therapy
Teenagers have a lot of issues that they need to talk to someone other than their parents or teachers. A therapist is an impartial person who is there as a sounding board. When you’re a teenager, you want to be heard and understood, and counselors who specialize in teens are there to provide that understanding. Here are some reasons why therapy can help teens with empowerment: Developing Identity One of the fundamental things that happen in adolescence is the development of who you are as a person. Teens are developing their identities. They may be experimenting with their sexuality, thinking about what they want to do when they become adults, or just trying to figure out who they are. A therapist has an understanding of these concepts and can listen to the teenager when they talk about them. Sometimes a teen just needs an empathetic listening ear. It’s okay for teenagers not to know what they want to do with their life because they’re not an adult yet. They’re in this strange position...