
Life for youth is busy. The stakes are constantly being raised in school, and the work is getting more challenging, they have to put work to build and maintain friendships, their bodies are changing, and they are trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be. It is also typical for this age group to experience peer pressure, bullying, and possibly the disappointment of failure or rejection for the first time if they did not make the team or was not selected for that part in the play they tried out for. These are the main reasons why we tend to see an increase in depression and anxiety diagnoses for children in this age group. To help youth with these issues, we have one-on-one, and small group supports that lead them through learning about their emotional well-being and strategies to help them cope with the negative emotions and experiences. Our programs also assist with the following:
Social Skills
Coping with Anxiety
Decreasing Impulsivity
Anger Management
Building Self-Esteem
Organization
Time Management
Homework/Study Skills
Reading Development
Future Planning