Capstone Christian Counseling   



It has been said that the teen years are, at times, very difficult on the teenager and on the parents of the teenager as well!  Learn effective tools, theories, interventions, teen/parent  contracting, and more to be able to navigate this very challenging developmental stage within the life of a teenager and within the family during these complicated times

Addressing such issues as:

New and recent complications involving social media and the web:  Facebook, My Space, Twitter, Skype, texting, and more

Divorce: grief, decisions, transitions, and conflicted feelings for the teen (Note: Teens often "act out" stress, grief, depression, and loss in significantly different ways as compared with adults in similar circumstances)

Peer pressure

The teen "party scene:"  temptations and realities

Personal identity issues: hormonal changes and effects on internal feelings and self-esteem

Eating disorders

Dating/Courting and break-ups:  Understanding romantic relationships (within healthy and safe boundaries)

Overall financial stress of family complications for teens:  college, military, school, working, "surviving," and future personal plans

Blended/blending family interpersonal relationships

Roles within sibling systems (relating with younger and older siblings)

Understanding of the teen's personal role and needed contributions within the family:  homework, home chores, cell phone/electronics usage, curfew, overall family interpersonal atmosphere

Development of peaceful and workable interpersonal relationships within the family (understanding the positive impact of strengths, kindness, dignity, respect, warmth, nurture and love)


Addressing some of the following issues and more (Depending upon the unique challenges and strengths for each child):

Separation anxiety

Difficulties going to bed

Challenges at school

Divorce - Dealing with child's grief and loss (Note:  A need for the awareness that children tend to "act out" grief, anxiety, and depression quite differently than how teens or adults would respond)

Interpersonal challenges within the family (with older and with younger siblings) and with parents

Family contributions on the part of the child:  homework, home chores, home atmosphere, and more

First time obedience

Post-divorce:  "blended" and "blending" family challenges (children trying to cope and find their own "safe place" within new settings and during transitions)

The painful and traumatizing experience of "bullying" within different settings

The development of respect, dignity, kindness, warmth, acceptance, and love interpersonally between children and those within their lives

Understanding the deep feelings of children in areas of self-esteem, personal identification, and stages of development

The role of significant support systems for children in the areas of academics, sports, lessons, enrichment activities, tutoring, schooling method, choices, church and community sponsored children's activities, and more...