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  • Underlying Needs (8-11-2011)

     

    PODCAST SCRIPT:

    When you ask yourself, “Why is my child acting the way she does?” consider that an underlying need is probably driving their behavior.

    A teen who wants to control everything may need to be given more personal responsibility. One who lacks confidence may need to have more opportunities to achieve and succeed. A teen may act up or make poor choices without knowing why. And that only adds to their frustration – especially if parents get agry with them as well.

    If problems are becoming severe, find a good counselor that she can talk to. Through therapy she can learn what is causing her pain and find healthier ways of dealing with it.


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