how does counseling help troubled teens?
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At the very least a good counselor can offer a safe and supportive place for the teen to discuss their problems and concerns.  This can be helpful for any teen (or anybody).\n\nUnder some circumstances teens are facing real problems that would challenge any adult.  When they are dealing with gang violence, death of a loved one, drug abuse or psychological disorders the assistance of a counselor can be even more important.  It can be difficult to remember that even teens can face huge problems, and even the smaller problems are important to the person experiencing them.  Just because I may have bigger problems doesn't make yours small.
990629
she needs counseling. go together if you can.
620003
A counselor can help you set attainable goals based on your personality, schedule and your future outlook.  A therapist may help you relax, increasing your concentration and enabling you to deal with stress.
165073
I'm not really sure what you are asking or what you want to know.  I am a counselor/therapist and my first few sessions are generally getting to know someone, what has brought them in, what they want to change, what they have tried before to fix their problem, and other information to get a complete evaluation of their problem.  We then discuss a diagnosis and treatment options.  Every counselor has their own personal styles - I use a lot of humor when appropriate, am down to earth, honest, and try to see things from my client's perspective as much as possible.  I don't pass judgment on the individuals I work with - that's not my job.  But I try to guide them the best I can to find relief and solutions that work for them.
984649
Counseling etc. only works with a willing participant. Perhaps you can go out alone together for lunch someplace more adult and talk. It will take more listening than talking to get her to open up, somehow acknowledge to her she is no longer a child which is a very important observation on your part to her. Mention your concerns in a non-threatening very calm manner.
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There is a person I listen to every Sunday night who helps teens and even goes as far as getting them help. If your interested then call this number or visit his website in the source(s) line. I hope they can get help here. These people are very caring.\nOh! Forgive me. Yes, it is very confidential.
946777
I am a teen and I have known people who have gotten bullied and my advice to them was to tell the guidance counselor and if they don't help (which is most of the time) then fight back because they are the ones responsible when you tell them.
377418
All of the kids have a chance of getting it.\nIf you have symptoms just keep an eye on yourself,\nor ask a friend to tell you (or your school counselor)\nif they think you're showing signs more strongly.\n\nNow, teenagers do have mood swings due to the changes on hormones, that's normal. But just keep an eye out for really strong or rapid changes in mood, or extremes in mood.(suicidal thoughts, for instance, means a Red Alert.)
750224
First off, what are you being counseled about? Hopefully not stalking. We need some insight.
560486
counseling helps, but there is no cure. will power and support from family is what you need. or a friend for that matter. some of us can relate to you more than others. find someone to talk to sweetie.
153231
first, get a counseling degree...
892298
I believe most people rely on consulting or counseling with peers or adults they trust to give sound advice, based on fair opinions or personal experience, and with honesty and respect. No matter how negative or confusing certain choices or situations may be, by asking questions and sharing thoughts or experiences with others, anyone, can make more informed, responsible decisions that they are comfortable with both emotionally and logically.\n\nThis is especially important for young adults, who are learning to make decisions independently, while emotionally and socially influenced by peers and their growing perceptions of society.\n\nOf the cases where young people make poor decisions, many involve going along with misguided peers.  If the people had talked their plans over with others, they might have avoided trouble later.
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Peer pressure is a good topic. There is also drugs, escpecially marijuana, which is a common problem among teens. Also try teens and reading and teens and video games. Rap music videos and tv and movies.
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Junior high guidance counselor.  They know what it's like to feel perpetually damned, so they probably won't drink or chase kids around for a rifle (maybe a flaming trident, but that's probably deserved)
1172220
A counselor should do just that, "counsel". I believe that a counselor should help students make the right decisions regarding furthering their education. Like helping getting students internships or more information on careers so they can make educated decisions on which career field is most appropriate for them, which colleges to apply to depending on what career the child is interested in entering, and things like that. They should also just be there to help students when they need help the most.
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Well I'm a LPC that has been working with at risk kids for five years.  It's late right now, so major things to work on.\n\n1. Learn about morality therapy as much as you can.  it is not really mainstream, but these kids really need to rebuild a moral center.  Book (what do u stand for?)  great morality builder.\n\n2.  you will prolly have more success with the adults.  Adolescents are aweful, but in working with them, you need to come through the back door.  Like, I will find out what a certain kid likes, ex. Eminem, and have it playing as they come in for their first session.  Most of em are like, "Wow you like that music."  and that's the back door.  Also, teenagers don't wanna know that they are being counseled, so you need to be "under the hood" when talking with them.  Some sort of activity that they are interested in.\n\n3.  Study contempory adlerian therapy for children.  \n\n4.  In my experience, 99% of the time it is the child's aweful past with someone or their parents who are really messed up.  I never met a problem kid with Beaver Cleaver parents.\n\n5. stay patient..kids like these can drive you bonkers at times...to keep yourself sane...keep saying that this kid is sick or his family is sick...stay with em'...they need me...you find in time that these same kids will tell you as they have told me with tears in their eyes, "You're not gonna leave me too are u.  You're a lot of fun."  It is at this moment that you will know y you became a counselor.\n\n\nGood Luck and take care.
1089152
As far as I know, they have a very specific school to help teens under 18 to get a high school diploma. It's called...\n\nHigh School!