Family Dynamics
Behavioral Health Care, PLLC
270.351.4880
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CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENT TREATMENT

        Individual, play and family therapy is offered for children and adolescents.  At the present time, there are no treatment group opportunities offered, but has been in the past; such as, social skills group for children.  Inquire for additional information.  Clinicians within the Family Dynamics practice have many years experience working with children and teens in all modalities, including children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder,  Attachment Disorders, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism or Asperger’s Disorder.

 

Are you tired of your child’s…  

 Tantrums,

 Back-talking,

 Hitting,

 Biting,

or Defiance?

Does your teenager…

 

Refuse to follow directions,

Leave home without permission,

Curse or yell at you,

Stay in his/her room and cry, or      

Have failing grades?

      THINGS TO WATCH FOR WITH CHILDREN & TEENAGERS

These are behaviors frequently witnessed with children but daily, even weekly, re-occurrence of these behaviors might indicate a significant problem.  Raising children today can be complicated, scary and very difficult.  If you believe you deserve a change,
LET US HELP!!

AREAS OF TREATMENT

ACADEMIC MATTERS: 
 
Failing grades, Truancy, Behavioral Problems, Fighting, Sleeping in class. 

ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD):

 Also includes ADD, ADHD Assessments and Diagnosis Clarification, Behavior Modification Approaches to Treatment. 

ADOLESCENT DISRESPECT AND ATTITUDE PROBLEMS:

 Back-talk, Defiance, Failure to abide by rules, Sneaking out or running away and Breaking curfew. 

ANXIETY:

 Obsessive-Compulsive tendencies, Excessive worry, Panic. 

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: 

 Autism, Asperger’s, etc. 

CHILDHOOD BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS:
 
Tantrums, Aggressiveness, Destruction, Defiance and Attention Seeking. 

CONDUCT ISSUES: 

 Anger control issues, Aggressiveness toward animals, Fire setting, Sexual Promiscuity, Gang Involvement, Alcohol and drug abuse. 

DEPRESSION and MOOD ISSUES (Bipolar tendencies in youth):

 Isolation, Mood fluctuations, Coping with abuse and neglect, Poor self-esteem, Poor self-concept, Lack of motivation, Loss of interests, Crying spells, Anger. 

FEARS:  
 
Aloneness, Loss of loved ones, Peer pressure, Death, Darkness, Nightmares or night terrors, etc. 

IDENTITY ISSUES: 
 
Career Choice, Sexual Orientation, Goals in life. 

PEER RELATIONSHIP ISSUES: 
 
Peer relationships, Romantic relationship choices and decisions, Dating, Social skills.

 

CHILDREN and TEENAGER CONCERNS 

Things To Watch For With Children & Teenagers:
 

Sleeping Too Much      Change of Friends        Nightmares 

          Increased Irritability     Walking in One’s Sleep 

Unusual Cuts, Bruises or Burns      Redness of Eyes   Crying Spells 

          Wearing Unseasonably Warm Clothing            Isolation 

Lowered Grades           Being Afraid to Be By Self    Hyperactive 

          Reluctant to Sleep Alone        Staying Out Late/Breaking Curfew 

Behavioral Problems at School       Unusual Anger & Defiance at Home 

          Cursing and Yelling at Parents       Peculiar Mood Issues 

      Spending an Extraordinary Amount of Time on the Computer

Night-Time Bedwetting for 4 to 16 Year Olds

Concerned parents should call for an assessment.

Don’t take chances with your children’s lives!  Allow yourself and child to get more information and insight into the problem.  Don’t wait, call 270-351-4880.

 

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