Signs of Anxiety
There are many signs of anxiety and everyone is different. Anxiety is a part of life and something everyone experiences. Do you know how to deal with your anxiety in a healthy way? Our counselors can help you learn skills to cope with the stresses in your life.
Anxiety in adolescents
The world can be a scary place, especially for children. All of the threats and dangers we have can cause anxiety as a response. Social media has exposed children to more, which can increase worry. As adults, we have learned how to process threats and dangers but our children do not always know how to cope with their impending thoughts. Counseling can help assist them in overcoming their negative thoughts which can help their anxiety level.
Issues from Anxiety
Anxiety can make the world an overwhelming place. It can affect our thoughts, the way we act and the decisions we make. Counseling can give you the tools to change your thoughts and help create new ways of looking at the world.
School Anxiety
School has started back and you may be noticing increased signs of stressed in your student. Some of this is normal stress that is good for your child to experience and learn to handle; however, many students are struggling to adjust to being back and school and it might be too much for them to handle alone. If your child is exhibiting any of the signs listed in this post, we encourage you to speak with them and see why they are struggling.
Causes of School Anxiety
Back to school time is upon us. This can be difficult for students and parents. School anxiety can be brought on by many different causes. We have listed a few major stressors above. If your family is struggling to get back into the school routine you may consider asking for help.
Helping School Anxiety
If your child is struggling with back to school anxiety, there are a few things you can do to help ease their thoughts. Including them in the process will help them to transition while allowing them to expect what their expectations are. If they are ok with you speaking to someone at the school this can give you an inside person that can help their experience easier. A school counselor, teacher or administrator can be a support system for your student. One of the best things you can do to help anxiety is set a routine. This will help eliminate any morning surprises before you get to school. Lastly, researching coping skills to help your child throughout the day so that they can help ease their anxiety which will allow them to focus on other parts of their lives.