Summer is a Great Time for Child and Teen Therapy

Starting therapy can be challenging for both the parents and their children or teens. However, many people find that beginning therapy can be easier and more beneficial when done in the summer months. Maybe you will too! Here are some reasons why you might opt for starting child and teen therapy in the summer, along with some common things that you can find help for. 

Benefits of Scheduling Child and Teen Therapy in the Summer

During the summer, you probably have a lot planned, like going on vacations, getting ready for the next school year (if you have school-aged children), and making the most of the warmer days in general. This is also a great time to get a head-start on your child or teen’s mental health. Below are some reasons why you might decide to begin therapy for your child(ren) or teen(s) in the summer. 

Makes Appointment Scheduling Easier

When starting therapy for your child or teen, it’s important to maintain regular appointments. Therapy can seem like a difficult commitment at first, but it’s much easier without the added pressure of school, homework, and extracurricular activities.  

Gives Time to Learn New Skills

During therapy, your child or teen will learn new skills that will help him or her reach their mental health goals. Beginning this work in the summer gives you and your child(ren) time to adjust, practice these skills, and make progress during a time of year that is generally relaxed. This can make a huge difference in how well they react to therapy. 

Helps Prepare for the Next School Year

If you are the parent of school-aged children or teens, then they might be going to therapy because of problems with academics, peer-pressure and peer relationships, or general concerns about their future. Summer therapy for children and teens is great for helping your child get off to a more positive start when it’s time to go back to school. 

Provides Family Relationship Repair

While summer can be a lot of fun, it can also be stressful. Especially if you are adjusting to spending more time together as a family. Make the most of your time together and heal relational wounds by starting family therapy in the summer. 

Child and Teen Therapy Provides Support for Summer-Related Stress

In addition to the benefits discussed above, counseling in the summer can be very helpful for parents, children, and teens who are dealing with stressors that can be especially challenging this time of year. If any of the following apply to your child or teen, then counseling in the summer can be beneficial:

• You notice that your child or teen is more concerned about his or her body image.
• Your teen is experiencing greater amounts of pressure from his or her peers to participate in harmful activities or behaviors.
• There’s a noticeable increase of mental health symptoms in the summer, such as depression, anxiety, or self-damaging or impulsive behaviors.
• Your family needs help managing the challenges of split-family dynamics, such as living with a parent during the summer that the child(ren) do not live with during the rest of the year.

Find Out More About Child and Teen Therapy in Raleigh, NC 

Whether you are interested in children and teen therapy in the summer because of seasonal-related problems or just want to make the whole process less stressful, Sojourner Counseling is here to help. We provide professional therapy for children and teens in Raleigh, NC, and we cover a wide-range of concerns using a variety of approaches that can be tailored to your needs. 

If you’d like to learn more about our child and teen therapists in Raleigh, or if you want to schedule an appointment to get to know us better, reach out anytime!