Teens are the leaders of tomorrow and we live in a culture that struggles to see their potential and ability to make a positive impact. Now more than ever being a teenager is more challenging with the introduction of social media and the social disconnectedness that occurs. At Restore to Life Counseling we seek to empower, uplift, and help teens thrive in their life while living to their greatest potential through the following areas.
Mental Health Concerns
Mental Health is a reality for all walks of life but in the stage of adolescence anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, bullying, and suicidality continues to be on the rise. At Restore to Life Counseling we are prepared to handle these challenges and much more. Each teen will have their voice heard and be listened to in session. Then based upon the challenges and obstacles discussed in the first few sessions a transformation plan will be created. This plan will be made with each client to create steps and set goals for therapy to overcome those obstacles so every client can live more free than before.
Awareness of Thoughts and Emotions
Emotions and thoughts can be difficult to understand for anyone at times, but this is a whole new world when walking the journey of a teenager as their brains are in a new stage of development. When the areas of emotions and thoughts are not understood or addressed properly this results in strained relationships, mental health struggles, and overall wellness issues. At Restore to Life Counseling we realize the complexity and confusion these two areas can bring. So, we have developed several steps and strategies that will bring about a greater awareness of thoughts and emotions. These steps will teach teens to understand what you are experiencing and how to overcome negative thoughts and emotions.
Foster Healthy Relationships
Relationships are such a central competent to our make up and biology. At Restore to Life Counseling we believe everyone, especially teens are designed to be in connection with others and that alone has such a significant impact on our health and wellness. However, relationships can have their complexities in adolescence in learning healthy communication and having authentic interactions with friends, teachers, co-workers, and family. We strive to help each youth greatly improve relationships through up-to-date communication strategies and methods.
At Restore to Life Counseling another aspect of relationships we value is seeking to unite the family unit. We understand there are a number times where your teen blows up at you or parents you just tell their kids what to do without any options or seeking to hear their voice. We want to build a bridge of more healthy communication, conflict resolution, establishing good family values, and gain an understanding of each other. This will be accomplished through sessions where the family unit can sit together and various challenges are addressed while tools are provided to foster more connectedness as a family.
Address Holistic Wellness
Many of our mental health and common challenges can be associated with our everyday living habits and supplementation. What continues to be shown through research is sleep, nutrition, and exercise have a direct impact on our overall health positively or negatively. While we are not medical experts at Restore to Life Counseling we can provide each client with some basic steps to start making healthy lifestyle changes. These changes will be based upon current verifiable research while gladly working with or suggesting health experts to be part of the journey.
Discover their Unique Contributions
The stage of adolescence is a really great time to discover ourselves and grow, but often the comparison game of “Well I don’t look like her” or “I don’t have that ability” rob teens of joy in this life stage. At Restore to Life Counseling we want each teen to know their unique values, giftings, interests and overall worth. Followed by discussing how they fit in the world which will help build confidence to start the journey of accepting their unique self and going on a path to be make a difference in the world.
Spiritual Formation
For youth who want to grow in their walk with Jesus spiritual formation is essential. The goal of spiritual formation is to help each adolescent understand what it truly means to follow Jesus. At Restore to Life Counseling the 4 pillars we focus on are Reading the Bible, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, and Identity in Christ. These four areas tend to get overlooked, but are foundational to deepening a walk with Jesus and walking free from anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, trauma addiction, and relationship challenges. For example, Reading the Bible is truly knowing God more in relationship and Prayer is daily communion and partnership with the One who loves you. Teens will be taught how to read God’s Word to develop a relationship that becomes real and life changing. The next pillar is Spiritual Warfare which is a regular battle in our lives and the lives of others, especially in our minds. Teens will be taught what it is, how to be aware of it, and how to respond in standing firm against the traps from the enemy. The last pillar is Identity in Christ and truly is one of the most important concepts of the Christian life, because we need to know and believe who He says we are in the midst of the lies we believe about ourselves from this world, others, and the devil. What we believe about ourselves will determine how we live, show up in the world, and relate to people and God. Ready to grow?
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