Adolescence is a period of immense change and development between childhood and adulthood. It involves hormonal, physical, cognitive, and emotional changes. During this time, adolescents experience self-discovery, developing independence from family while establishing social relationships and identity. However, adolescence also brings stress, confusion, and risk-taking behaviors that can lead to problems like substance abuse, violence, and mental health issues. Counseling aims to help adolescents and their families navigate this transition through open communication, support systems, and building life skills.

1. DOLESCENCE
Neither Young, Nor Old
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2. What is Adolescence?
It is a period of hormonal adjustments
It is a period of immense stress and strain
It is a fascinating period . Infatuation, Love etc
It is a period of discovering. Self discovery
It is a period of living out
It is a period of exploring

3. The Changes that occur in
Adolescence
Cognitive Development
Self concepts and self esteem
Sexuality and morality
Relationship with family
peer and society
Biological Development

4. Adolescents in India
30% are NOT COMFORTABLE TALKING TO THEIR PARENTS about their own
problems.
67% of all school students CHEAT in exam, at least once.
45% teenage girls would prefer to TERMINATE UNWANTED
PREGNANCIES without telling their parents.
21% teenagers are get UNWANTED DEMANDS FOR SEXUAL
ACTIVITY from stranger on the Net.
1 out of 5 is SMOKING at an alarming rate of 13 to 15 sticks a day.
65% face persisting problems to which they SEE NO SOLUTION.
1 in 2 teen NECKS and KISSES.
1 in 5 teen watches PORN before the age 13.
15% drink ALCOHOL when they get bored.
47% play games on their mobile.
Secret Life of Indian Teens; India Today magazine dated 7th
March 2011

5. Signs of Adolescence
becomes more independent from family
identity of self
establishes a position in the society
becomes something and someone
learns some skill to live
Self confidence
develops a membership and position
uses and accepts body and uses it constructively
functions as a responsible person
develops according to God’s will

6. Problems of Adolescence
‽ Substance abuse
‽ Suicides
‽ Violence
‽ Rebellion
‽ Value conflicts
‽ Dealing with peer pressure
‽ Family pressure
‽ Gender discrimination
‽ Media pressure

7. ADoLeSCeNTiSiNg tHe
ADOLESCENTSBOYS
1. Acne
2. Short or tall
3. Lack of facial hair
4. Chest enlargement
5. Nocturnal emissions
6. Masturbation
7. Size of penis
8. Homosexuality
9. Pornography
10. Peer violence
GIRLS
1. Acne
2. Beauty
3. Hair on arms, legs
4. Breast size and shape
5. Vaginal discharge
6. Masturbation
7. Love, Marriage, Child
8. Lesbianism
9. Sexual abuse
10.Problem of privacy

8. The Individual
(Sex, Age,
Health etc)
School
Peer
Neighborhood Play
area
Church
Family
Relatives
Media
Legal
Services
systems
Neighbor
Culture
Religion
Caste
World of
Adolescents

9. Counseling Schedule
Early Adolescence
VISIT INTRODUCE
11 to 14
YEARS
• Family Time Together
• Peer Relationships
• Support System
• Staying Safe
• Teen Mental Health
• Conflict Resolution
Skills
• Healthy Friendship
• Gaining Independence

10. Counseling Schedule
Middle Adolescence
VISIT INTRODUCE
15 – 17
YEARS • Plans for the Future
• Weopons and Suicide
• Depression
• Resiliency

11. Early Adolescence Counseling
for Parents
What most concernsyou
about your teenager’s
safety?
What kind of activities
does your child enjoy?
How do you negotiate
rulesof behavior?
What do you think of
your teenager’sfriends?
How areyou
monitoring your
teenager?
Addressparents’ concerns
about safety whilestill
helping them encouragetheir
teen’sindependence

12. Early Adolescence
Counseling for Youth
Whom do you go to for
help if you’rehaving
troublein your
relationship?
What do you do to
stay safe?
What do you and your
friendsliketo do?
What after-school activities
areyou involved with?
Whom do you turn to
for adviceand
encouragement?
With independencecomesthe
responsibility for staying safe.

13. Middle Adolescence
Counseling for Youth
Can you get agun if you
want to?
What do you want to do
after high school
graduation?
How do you get along with
your friends?
What do you likebest
about yourself?
Do you havesomebody to
talk to when you feel sad?
Teensareliving in the
moment, but need to think
about thefuture.

14. Even as kids reach adolescence, they need more than ever
for us to watch over them. Adolescence is NOT about letting go.
It's about hanging on during a very bumpy ride. Ron Taffel