Adolescence is a time of transition between childhood and adulthood. This is a time that involves physical, emotional as well as mental changes. While it can be typical for teenagers to experience mood swings or show some challenging behaviours, it can also be a very stressful and frustrating time for parents. Some parents may even feel helpless and powerless when their authority seems to be challenged constantly.



Here are some typical behaviours of Adolescents:

  • Occasionally feeling moody & sensitive
  • Concerned about appearances & physical changes
  • Desiring privacy, greater freedom & independence
  • Feeling tired & may need more sleep
  • Raising questions about their identity, sexual orientation, culture & gender
  • Valuing friendships more than family
  • Wanting to be popular or in the right crowd
  • Influenced by their peers



Please consult a professional or seek counselling help if you notice the following or similar behaviours:

  • Talking about death, dying, hurting self or suicide
  • Experiencing frequent sadness and is often teary 
  • Changing sleeping or eating habits
  • Gaining or losing weight suddenly
  • Cutting or hurting self
  • Writing letters to say goodbye or giving away meaningful personal belongings
  • Being too tired or having too much energy
  • Spending long hours on the internet
  • Abusing drugs, alcohol or sex
  • Addicted to internet pornography
  • Hearing voices or seeing things that don’t exist
  • Shoplifting, stealing, lying, destroying property of others
  • Bullying behaviours
  • Behaving aggressively towards people, animals or property
  • Engaging in extreme risk-taking behaviours

Our office is located in the Vancouver -Oakridge / Kerrisdale area. Our BC Clinical Registered Counsellors provide counselling service for teenagers as well as their parents. Come meet with our therapists to talk about the stress and challenges you are experiencing while parenting your teenagers. We understand the overwhelming frustrations or struggles parents may have. We are open to work together with you towards a plan for tackling the challenges you are being confronted with. We can also help you to explore other community resources if we are not the ones to offer you the kind of support you need. Should you need to discuss with one of our therapists for consultation, please Contact Us for more information.