| Adolescent THERAPY Call 011 888 1110 or email jmd@dannerup.com to book an appointment |
| INFO FOR TEENS AND PARENTS: (From US websites) Start talking before they start drinking Why do adolescents drink? Binge drinking Quick stats on underage drinking |
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| Being a teenager is about developing an independent identity, about no longer simply be a part of your parents' family. You start questioning your parents values and principles so you can make up your own mind about your world and how to live in it. But you don't have much life-experience yet, and not much control over things: you don't earn money yet, you don't have your own place or transport, and you still need to abide by your parents' rules. That's frustrating, and can make you feel helpless so you try connect to peers who share your frustrations. But then you're confronted with all kinds of peer pressure, and it's difficult to work out which choices and decisions will give you the best outcome. You might not feel comfortable talking to mom and dad about the stuff you're confused about. That's when it might be useful to have a chat to me. There is nothing we can't talk about, i've heard it all before. You can't shock me, and i won't judge you. There's always a good reason why you do what you do. I won't tell your parents what we talk about (psychologist's oath of confidentiality, you know) and I always make sure the parents know this before we book a session for a teenager. After our session I might suggest that you talk to your parents about some of the stuff we've discussed, and give you ideas on how to do that in a constructive way that won't get you in trouble and that might get you more freedom (with responsibility). Whether you then talk to your parents will be your choice. |
EXCESSIVE USE OF ALCOHOL IN ADOLESCENCE IS ASSOCIATED WITH:
- car accidents
- promiscuity / unprotected sex / date rapesexually transmitted diseases / HIV-AIDS / damage to reputation
- violence
- lost opportunities / career path failure
- emotional instability
- alcoholism
- drug abuse
- health related problems: retardation of the development of the brain, liver, pancreas and other organs
- weight gain / poor eating habits / skin problems