It is normal for children to sometimes have difficulty managing their emotions and behaviors. It is also normal to at times have difficulty navigating a difficult developmental stage of life. So how does a parent know if their child needs therapy? Here are some signs to look for:

Changing Eating or Sleeping Habits

Engaging in Destructive Behaviors

Excessive Feelings of Sadness or hopelessness

Excessive feelings of worry

Increased Physical Complaints

Frequent complaints from school

Regressed behavior, such as bedwetting

Frequent Talk About Death

Self deprecating comments

Withdrawal from family, friends or activities that used to be enjoyable

Self harming behaviors

Talks explicitly about suicide