Restore to Life Counseling specializes in Teen Counseling. Michael Schweiger MA, LPC is one of the premier experts in this area. He can help you through this difficult time in life for both teen and parent. Restore to Life Counseling can be the support you need to help through any situation and see your teen thrive again.
What is Teen Counseling?
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. Being a teenager is more challenging than ever before 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 by living up to their greatest potential through the following areas:
1. Mental Wellbeing
Mental Health challenges are a reality for all walks of life, but in the stage of adolescence, anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, bullying, and suicidality continue to be on the rise. At Restore to Life Counseling we are prepared to handle these challenges and much more. In session, each teen will have their voice heard and be listened to. Based upon the challenges and obstacles discussed a transformation plan will be created. This plan will be made with each client to create steps and goals to overcome those hurdles and experience lasting transformation.
2. Emotion and Thought Awareness
Emotions and thoughts can be difficult to understand for anyone, but especially for teens as their brains are in a new stage of development. When emotions and thoughts are not properly understood and addressed, strained relationships, mental health struggles and overall wellbeing will be negatively impacted. At Restore to Life Counseling we realize the complexity and confusion these two areas can bring, so we have developed several steps and strategies to bring about greater awareness of thoughts and emotions. These steps will teach teens to understand not only what they are experiencing but how overcome negative thoughts and emotions.
3. Foster Healthy Relationships
Relationships are a central component to our design as human beings. At Restore to Life Counseling we believe everyone, especially teens, are designed to be in connection with others. Meaningful connection with others has such a significant impact on our health and wellness. Relationships can have their complexities too. In adolescence its important to learn healthy communication skills and have authentic relationships with friends, teachers, co-workers, and family. We strive to help each youth greatly improve relationships through effective communication strategies and methods.
Healthy Family: At Restore to Life Counseling we seek to unite the family unit as well. We understand there are a number times where your teen blows up at you or parents get in a habit of telling their kids what to do without offering options or seeking to hear their voice. We want to build a bridge of healthy communication, conflict resolution, establishing good family values and gaining 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.
4. Holistic Wellness
Many of the mental health and relational challenges teens face can be associated with everyday lifestyle habits. What continues to be shown through research is sleep, supplementation, nutrition, and exercise have a direct impact on our emotions and health positively or negatively. At Restore to Life Counseling we are medical experts, but can provide each teen with basic steps to start making healthier lifestyle changes. These changes will be based upon current verifiable research. If needed, we are happy to partner and suggest other health experts to help along the journey.
5. Discover Their Unique Contributions
The stage of adolescence is a 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 value, giftings, interests and overall worth. We will explore how they fit in the world to help build confidence, experience joy, and start the journey of accepting their unique self. This will lead them down a path to make a big difference in the world.
6. 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 of spiritual formation 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 is truly one of the most important concepts of the Christian life. We need to know and believe who God says we are in the midst of the lies we believe about ourselves. What we believe about ourselves will determine how we live, show up in the world, and relate to people and God.
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