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Self-Reflection Can Transform Teens Lives
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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist
DIGESTING LIFE EXPERIENCES
Self-reflection allows teens to determine what about a situation is unpleasant, and then come up with ways of dealing more effectively with similar experiences. They may come to realize that there are certain skills they still need to learn. They might also come to recognize ways to avoid or turn around those situations in the future.
Self-reflection allows teens to figure out more effective ways of being who they want to be in the world.
MAKING TIME FOR SELF-REFLECTION
The world is full of distractions, and many things that appear more exciting to teens than making time out for self-reflection. Yet, self-reflection allows teens to direct their lives instead of feeling ruled by forces outside of their control.
The kind of wisdom and self-control required for teens to become independent young adults doesn’t come all at once. It is gained by learning from their mistakes, and utilizing their experiences to lay a solid foundation for their life.
SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR TEEN
Try to set aside a portion of time each week to sit down with your teen and discuss how they feel about the direction their life is going in. The best way to approach this subjects is by creating heartfelt discussions. Ideally, you want to consider setting aside 20 minutes a day where there are no interruptions. Turn off cell phones and try to pick a time when you do not have other things that either of you need to be doing.
Try and stay on one topic during each session. Give praise when self-awareness is successfully demonstrated and gentle guidance when it is not. Try to make this a positive experience for your child.
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Teens: Living An Inner Directed Life?
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A Note From The Los Angeles Teen Therapist
Here is a checklist to know if you are living an “Inner Directed life”
- You know who you are and what you feel.
- You are not afraid to be yourself.
- You stand strong in what is true for you, and trust and believe in yourself.
- You love and appreciate yourself.
- You feel at peace.
- You have no need to manipulate others.
- You accept others exactly as they are.
- You don’t waste time looking to others for approval.
- You take responsibility for your actions..
If your teen is struggling emotionally, I can help discover the cause and remedy it. I invite you take that critical next step, and allow me to demonstrate the support I can offer to you and your family.
