When a teen is chronically unhappy and having emotional outbursts, it can be hard for parents to step in. Discussions can get heated, and emotions can quickly get out of hand.
Identifying feelings and understanding why your teen is acting this way can be beneficial in helping you maintain healthy communication with them.
This can also improve the overall outlook on life for you and your teen and prevent future anxiety and depression.
So, here is a guide for parents to understand their children’s emotional problems and ensure active communication to stay on the same page:
1. Be a good listener
If your teen is moping, you need to talk about why they feel that way. But first, listen and let them know you care without judging. Ask questions that show you care about what they’re saying and that you’re interested in hearing more about it. If you don’t, they’ll likely just clam up and act out in other ways, like being rude to others or even physically hitting them.
2. Acknowledge their feelings
It’s normal for teenagers to feel angry, but if they don’t feel comfortable talking about it with their parents, they may resort to acting out instead. These include breaking the rules, fighting with siblings and peers, and even skipping school altogether.
Thus, the first step to addressing any issue with your teen is to remove fear from the subconscious mind. Fear is a powerful emotion that can stop them from being open and honest with you. But as soon as you put that fear aside, they can begin to see the bigger picture and approach the situation more positively.
One way to do so is by letting them express their feelings instead of ignoring them. This way, you can help keep the peace at home while still respecting their right as an adult to identify emotions and express themselves freely without being controlled by others around them (parents included).
3. Try hypnosis
While this may seem like a last resort, hypnosis is often the most effective form of therapy in treating mood disorders. It’s also relatively inexpensive and can be used on an as-needed basis.
In addition to its efficacy, hypnosis also has three other benefits:
- It’s non-invasive and doesn’t require expensive equipment or ongoing medication for prolonged times.
- It helps you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings so you can better manage them.
- It encourages self-reflection, which can help you identify triggers for mood episodes and change behaviors that trigger them.
So, if your child is struggling with mood swings, reach out to Blossom Hypnosis today!
Rekha Shrivastava is a trained hypnosis expert in Rochester, NY, who helps children and adults identify underlying emotions and feelings, overcome emotional problems, and treat anxiety and depression.
You can also call us at 585-281-2988 to schedule an appointment.
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