Adolescence is a transition period between childhood and adulthood. During this period, along with biological changes, psychological changes also begin to be observed in the person. One of the most important changes during adolescence is the adolescent's search for identity. During this period, the intensity of the emotions experienced begins to increase and emotional states change rapidly. He begins to dream more than before. The value given to friends gains importance in adolescence. It is necessary for the adolescent to establish relationships with his friends for his social development. The adolescent does not accept the views and opinions of his parents, and the thoughts and values of his friends begin to gain importance for the adolescent. Meanwhile, instead of spending time with his parents, he may turn inward and prefer to be alone. Wants to act independently. If the behaviors he exhibits for his independence are prevented, he may experience conflict with his parents. During this period, the adolescent needs a parent who will understand his/her feelings such as tension, restlessness and pessimism, who will explain that these situations experienced by the adolescent are not specific to this period and are not permanent, and who will not judge him for these behaviors.
During adolescence, especially the adolescent's social relations, lessons, Issues such as motivation, family relationships and conflicts in relationships come to the fore in terms of success and success. In the research conducted on young people studying in the last year of high school, it was determined that they most often entered into conflicts with their parents on the following issues:
Being criticized by their parents,
Health. paying close attention to their situation,
Being meticulous about cleaning at home,
Expanding a topic for too long,
Excessive advice,
Falling too much,
Parents not understanding him/her ,
Not being allowed to come home late in the evening,
Being scolded at home,
Wanting to learn everything about his parents,
Told by his parents that he is messy,
His success in school being criticized
His family putting pressure on him
His parents being harsh
According to Erikson, a positive childhood and adolescence will be reflected in adulthood and will enable the individual to live as a healthy adult.
The most basic need of the adolescent in therapy is to feel safe. The adolescent must first feel the sense of trust. Trust, confidentiality and respect are critical points in the sessions. The individual who feels understood during the session with the psychologist will be able to open up about himself and the situations he is experiencing more easily. The process is carried out with the consent of the adolescent and with the cooperation of the family. The adolescent and his family are first explained what therapy is. The principle of confidentiality is a sensitive and important point in establishing a therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the adolescent.
It is important for the adolescent to take responsibility for his or her own life, to be able to think and decide on his or her own life, and to be able to determine what the elements that make up this decision are. In therapy, the adolescent is helped to develop and develop confidence in his capacity to solve his own problems on his own. The adolescent's wishes, expectations and targeted change regarding his life are determined and the process is planned on a realistic basis.
Problems specific to adolescence and the normal development period can worry families. One of the points to consider here is whether the situation the adolescent experiences affects his functionality in his life and whether its frequency is increasing. Situations affecting both the adolescent's own life and the family are evaluated. Depending on the person's needs and the nature of the problem, how long the process will take or how often the meeting will be held may vary.
Problems that can be seen during adolescence;
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Anxiety Problems
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Anger Problems
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Relationship Problems
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Obsessions (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
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Communication Problems
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Domestic Conflicts / Problems
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Alcohol / Substance Use
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Changes in Mood State
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Academic Failure
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Test Anxiety
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Eating Disorders
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