Zen Life Insights
Navigating Mindfulness and Well-being
Teenagers
Nez Erok
Just remember you’re braver than you imagine, stronger than you think and worth the world to so many around you!
Have you ever experienced a dark cloud over you and not understood why it’s there sometimes?
If you’ve ever felt lost and alone, you’re not the only one.
Fact: Around one in thirty-five young Australians aged 4-17 experience some form of depression. Source: https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/footer/stats-and-facts
Adolescents
An adolescent is considered an individual between the ages of 10 – 19. It’s considered a time where teens experience a great deal of physical and emotional changes.
At Zen Life Counselling we understand what it means to be a teen. It is vital that parents understand their teen’s behaviour rather than simply react to it. At Zen Life Counselling Nez helps parents get the whole picture of what’s going on in your teen's mind, as well as the developmental changes that occur during adolescence. Nez works with teens using Walk & Talk Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or just one on one. She can even meet your teen at his/her school to offer a more flexible relaxed atmosphere.
Have you ever experienced a dark cloud over you and not understood why it’s there sometimes?
If you’ve ever felt lost and alone, you’re not the only one.
Fact: Around one in thirty-five young Australians aged 4-17 experience some form of depression. Source: https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/footer/stats-and-facts
Adolescents
An adolescent is considered an individual between the ages of 10 – 19. It’s considered a time where teens experience a great deal of physical and emotional changes.
At Zen Life Counselling we understand what it means to be a teen. It is vital that parents understand their teen’s behaviour rather than simply react to it. At Zen Life Counselling Nez helps parents get the whole picture of what’s going on in your teen's mind, as well as the developmental changes that occur during adolescence. Nez works with teens using Walk & Talk Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or just one on one. She can even meet your teen at his/her school to offer a more flexible relaxed atmosphere.
Nez absolutely loves working with teens and finds that as a younger therapist she is able to connect with teens and meet them on their level. To build trust in a relationship with a teenager, it’s important to find ways to connect with them and relate to them using your own experiences. Nez has a broad range of interests that help her connect with teens on their level, including music and her own personal story where she too struggled as a teenager.
How can I help?
Ask – if you are concerned about an adolescent close to you, simply ask them how they are really going? Remember to be gentle, relaxed and remember not to give up if they are not ready to talk.
Listen – When the adolescent decides to respond, simply listen. Don’t judge or try to justify or excuse the way they are feeling. Encourage further questions, listening wholeheartedly.
Recommend – Provide a few suggestions in seeking help.
Follow up – Be sure to check in and let them know that you’re there for them unconditionally.
At Zen Life Counselling Nez strongly resonates with young individuals who are facing vulnerability and feelings of darkness. As an experienced Teen Therapist Nez can assist you in finding solutions to problems at home or at school, and teach your teen the skills they need to heal.