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Adolescence
Adolescence is a period of immense change and development between childhood and adulthood. It involves hormonal, physical, cognitive, and emotional changes. During this time, adolescents experience self-discovery, developing independence from family while establishing social relationships and identity. However, adolescence also brings stress, confusion, and risk-taking behaviors that can lead to problems like substance abuse, violence, and mental health issues. Counseling aims to help adolescents and their families navigate this transition through open communication, support systems, and building life skills.
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Adolescence is a transitional phase marked by hormonal changes, stress, exploration, self-discovery, and relationships.
Adolescents undergo cognitive, biological, and social changes; in India, issues include communication gaps with parents and alarming statistics on behaviors such as substance abuse.
Signs of adolescence include independence and identity formation; challenges include substance abuse, peer pressure, and family dynamics.
Adolescents face various physical developments such as acne and issues related to sexuality and peer pressure for both genders.
Multiple factors influence adolescents including school, family, peers, and broader societal elements such as religion and culture.
Focus on needs of early adolescents: safety, peer relationships, independence, and practical strategies for parents to support their teens. Counseling emphasizes future planning, emotional support, and coping strategies for middle adolescents, addressing common teenage concerns.
Adolescence needs guidance; it's crucial for adults to stay engaged during this tumultuous phase, contrary to the notion of letting go.
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Adolescence
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- 2. What is Adolescence? Itis a period of hormonal adjustments It is a period of immense stress and strain It is a fascinating period . Infatuation, Love etc It is a period of discovering. Self discovery It is a period of living out It is a period of exploring
- 3. The Changes thatoccur in Adolescence Cognitive Development Self concepts and self esteem Sexuality and morality Relationship with family peer and society Biological Development
- 4. Adolescents in India 30%are NOT COMFORTABLE TALKING TO THEIR PARENTS about their own problems. 67% of all school students CHEAT in exam, at least once. 45% teenage girls would prefer to TERMINATE UNWANTED PREGNANCIES without telling their parents. 21% teenagers are get UNWANTED DEMANDS FOR SEXUAL ACTIVITY from stranger on the Net. 1 out of 5 is SMOKING at an alarming rate of 13 to 15 sticks a day. 65% face persisting problems to which they SEE NO SOLUTION. 1 in 2 teen NECKS and KISSES. 1 in 5 teen watches PORN before the age 13. 15% drink ALCOHOL when they get bored. 47% play games on their mobile. Secret Life of Indian Teens; India Today magazine dated 7th March 2011
- 5. Signs of Adolescence becomesmore independent from family identity of self establishes a position in the society becomes something and someone learns some skill to live Self confidence develops a membership and position uses and accepts body and uses it constructively functions as a responsible person develops according to God’s will
- 6. Problems of Adolescence ‽Substance abuse ‽ Suicides ‽ Violence ‽ Rebellion ‽ Value conflicts ‽ Dealing with peer pressure ‽ Family pressure ‽ Gender discrimination ‽ Media pressure
- 7. ADoLeSCeNTiSiNg tHe ADOLESCENTSBOYS 1. Acne 2.Short or tall 3. Lack of facial hair 4. Chest enlargement 5. Nocturnal emissions 6. Masturbation 7. Size of penis 8. Homosexuality 9. Pornography 10. Peer violence GIRLS 1. Acne 2. Beauty 3. Hair on arms, legs 4. Breast size and shape 5. Vaginal discharge 6. Masturbation 7. Love, Marriage, Child 8. Lesbianism 9. Sexual abuse 10.Problem of privacy
- 8. The Individual (Sex, Age, Healthetc) School Peer Neighborhood Play area Church Family Relatives Media Legal Services systems Neighbor Culture Religion Caste World of Adolescents
- 9. Counseling Schedule Early Adolescence VISITINTRODUCE 11 to 14 YEARS • Family Time Together • Peer Relationships • Support System • Staying Safe • Teen Mental Health • Conflict Resolution Skills • Healthy Friendship • Gaining Independence
- 10. Counseling Schedule Middle Adolescence VISITINTRODUCE 15 – 17 YEARS • Plans for the Future • Weopons and Suicide • Depression • Resiliency
- 11. Early Adolescence Counseling forParents What most concernsyou about your teenager’s safety? What kind of activities does your child enjoy? How do you negotiate rulesof behavior? What do you think of your teenager’sfriends? How areyou monitoring your teenager? Addressparents’ concerns about safety whilestill helping them encouragetheir teen’sindependence
- 12. Early Adolescence Counseling forYouth Whom do you go to for help if you’rehaving troublein your relationship? What do you do to stay safe? What do you and your friendsliketo do? What after-school activities areyou involved with? Whom do you turn to for adviceand encouragement? With independencecomesthe responsibility for staying safe.
- 13. Middle Adolescence Counseling forYouth Can you get agun if you want to? What do you want to do after high school graduation? How do you get along with your friends? What do you likebest about yourself? Do you havesomebody to talk to when you feel sad? Teensareliving in the moment, but need to think about thefuture.
- 14. Even as kidsreach adolescence, they need more than ever for us to watch over them. Adolescence is NOT about letting go. It's about hanging on during a very bumpy ride. Ron Taffel