Teenagers (Ages 14-18)
The teenage years (ages 13-18) are marked by significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes, making it a complex period of growth and self-discovery. Teenagers face challenges like academic pressure, emotional fluctuations, and social dynamics as they navigate this transition. Understanding these complexities and providing proper support is crucial to help them manage stress, build resilience, and develop confidence.
Symptoms
Declining Academic Performance
Increased Anxiety and Stress
Lack of Motivation
Behavioural Changes
Low Self-Esteem and Lack of Confidence
Difficulty Balancing School and Social Life
Consequences
Poor Academic Performance
Chronic Stress and Burnout
Emotional and Mental Health Issues
Negative Social and Behavioural Consequences
Long-Term Educational and Career Setbacks
Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
Try the Zunov Approach to Teens' Therapy
To prevent these consequences, it's essential to support teenagers with the right resources and guidance:
Open Communication
Encourage teenagers to share their struggles with parents, teachers, or counsellors without fear of judgement.
Academic Support
Offer tutoring or personalised learning strategies to help them understand difficult subjects.
Recognize Achievements
Celebrate successes, both big and small, to boost their confidence and motivation.
Time Management Coaching
Help teenagers create a balanced schedule to manage schoolwork, social life, and personal time effectively.
Therapies We Offer
At Zunov, we provide a range of evidence-based therapies designed to support individuals struggling with depression. Our goal is to offer effective, personalised approaches to help you find relief and improve your mental well-being.
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Sessions focus on emotional awareness, setting boundaries, and improving social skills through the bond with the animal.
Benefits:
- Develops emotional regulation, empathy, and responsibility through interaction with horses.
- Helps teens build trust and communication skills in a non-judgmental setting.
Drama Therapy
Drama therapy is useful for teens with social anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or those needing to process traumatic experiences.
Benefits:
- Enhances social skills, emotional expression, and self-awareness through role-playing and storytelling.
- Provides a safe space for teens to explore difficult emotions, behaviours, or social scenarios.
Horticulture Therapy
Teens engage in gardening tasks such as planting, watering, and tending to plants under the guidance of a horticulture therapist.
Benefits:
- Reduces stress and anxiety through gardening activities that encourage calmness and focus.
- Builds patience, responsibility, and emotional regulation by nurturing plants.
Wilderness Therapy
Through guided reflection and group activities, teens confront personal challenges and develop coping skills in a supportive, nature-based environment.
Benefits:
- Fosters teamwork, leadership, and communication in a natural, distraction-free environment.
- Reduces symptoms of anxiety, depression, and behavioural issues through exposure to nature and adventure activities.
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET)
A therapist guides the teen through these scenarios, helping them build coping strategies and reduce avoidance behaviours.
Benefits:
- Helps teens confront fears, phobias, or traumatic memories in a safe, controlled virtual environment.
- Enhances emotional regulation and coping skills through gradual exposure therapy.
Narrative Therapy
Individuals can recreate and reinterpret their personal stories with the use of narrative therapy. Its main goal is to enable people to see their experiences from a new perspective.
Benefits:
- Gives people more power by reshaping their narratives.
- Promotes a feeling of autonomy and control
- Encourages healing through reflection and storytelling
Self Help Tools
Gratitude Jar
- Cultivates a positive mindset and reduces negative thinking.
- Enhances emotional well-being by focusing on the good.
- Increases self-awareness and appreciation for daily life.
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