Adolescence
The period in which a child tests out who they are — often by moving away from you.
How it shows up
A closed door, one-word answers, friends before family. For a parent that is a loss; for a teenager it is a developmental task. The withdrawal isn’t a sign that you’ve lost them.
What we do with it in therapy
We work on how to stay reachable without imposing — fewer questions, more availability. And on what stops working in parenting exactly when it used to be effective.
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Suicidal thoughts
Thoughts that it would be easier if you weren't here — more common than is spoken about, and always worth a conversation.
Intrusive thoughts
Sudden, unwanted thoughts that often stand in complete contradiction to the values of the person having them.
Cognitive dissonance
The discomfort of holding two beliefs or actions that don't add up.
