Understanding adolescence
Adolescence is a time of intensive change and development, which is often accompanied by challenges. Jean Piaget calls it a journey in which you not only grow physically but also shape your identity. In this exciting phase, there are important development steps ahead that will shape you.
As you move through this time, you experience not only physical but also emotional and social changes. The search for your identity and autonomy can be challenging, and it's normal to feel insecure sometimes while doing so.
Symptoms & effects
Adolescence is a challenging phase of life in which many young people are confronted with questions of identity, school pressure and social uncertainties. These burdens can result in anxiety, mood swings, loss of performance or problematic social behavior. Some young people retreat, others react with anger or rebellion. Emotional difficulties such as depressive moods, self-doubt or social isolation are common signs of an underlying problem. If left unaddressed, these challenges can have a negative impact on personal development, self-confidence, and school or professional future.
Strategies for improvement
Psychotherapy tailored to young people offers a safe space in which they can openly discuss their concerns and fears. The aim is to help young people better understand their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. Through talk therapy, creative approaches and targeted interventions, they learn to recognize their own strengths and to promote their self-confidence. Working with the family can also be an important factor in positively involving the social environment and offering support. In this way, sustainable emotional stability and personal development can be promoted.
