Ah, adolescence. Years filled with fun and wonder, raging insecurity and an overwhelming need to fit in. Combined with the isolation of Covid the emotional demands on teens have increased exponentially in the last two years. It has brought about a sense of loneliness, an uncertainty and a disconnect. A fear of just what the future holds. By being deprived of the in-person social interactions that play an integral part in a teen’s development, they missed out on crucial years of adventure and the strength of spirit that it brings.
When we know teens, whether in our immediate family or as a part of a family we know, we worry about everything for them. It’s important to remember what the last two years may have done to them emotionally. They’ve experienced constant upheavals in their lives during their formative years when they seek independence and develop new relationships outside the home.
It’s also vital to note that any previously learned Executive Function skills may also have taken a hit while we all stayed home. These mental skills need guidance and practice, and empower them to focus, pay attention and solve problems. They are also the skills that help them prepare for grown-up life.
Most teens have now gone back to in-person learning. How are your teens coping? Are they struggling with the transition, returning to the physical classroom after years of doing online school? Shifting from getting by with social media being their only shared interaction to actually being with friends, classmates and teachers again?
Don’t struggle alone. The Recovery Coach NY is here for you with a wide array of mentors and coaches that can support your teen, your family, and you. We work with the family as a whole, the unit that perhaps you’ve watched slip away as you were living separately while forced together in lockdown.
We can send mentors into the home to work with young adults and parents to identify resources to support your needs. We work with schools for adolescents, therapists and other professionals who have the knowledge and skills to find solutions for you, your child and your family.
The Recovery Coach NY has years of experience and a vast array of resources that can help those in need find the path to the life they deserve, filled with joy and purpose. We come with an empathetic ear and solution oriented actions that can begin to bring the relief you and your loved one seek.
If this sounds like you, someone you know or someone you work with, The Recovery Coach NY provides individual and family coaching, companions & transport, Intervention and emergency services for you and your loved ones. For more information and additional services, go to our website:
You can reach out to Cindy Feinberg, President of The Recovery Coach NY via:
Phone or text: 631-921-4085
Email: recoverycoachcindy@gmail.com
Through her website: www.therecoverycoachny.com
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