Adolescence is an important period of transformation of the body, relationships, identity and place among others.
Why does adolescence disrupt emotions, relationships and self-image so much?
The body changes, the relationship with parents evolves, and questions of identity, sexuality, the future and one's place among others become particularly important.
Periods of doubt, opposition or withdrawal can accompany this transformation without necessarily constituting a particular difficulty.
Adolescence can also reactivate certain old questions while opening up a reorganisation specific to this period of life.
Why is my teenager becoming aggressive, distant or difficult to understand?
Opposition can be part of the autonomisation process.
However, significant withdrawal, unusual aggressiveness, a drop in results, a loss of interest or a sudden change in behaviour can signal suffering or a particular difficulty.
It is then important to try to understand what these changes express rather than viewing them solely as provocation.
How to help a teenager who no longer knows who they are or who seems uncomfortable in their own skin?
Adolescence can be a period of questioning about identity, the body, relationships, sexuality, the future and one's place in the group.
A teenager may find it difficult to talk about these questions with their parents while still needing a space of their own.
The consultation can allow them to address these concerns in a setting separate from the family gaze.
How to support my teenager without speaking on their behalf?
Respect for the teenager's own space for speech is essential.
Parents may also need a space to understand what is happening and to reflect on how to support their child who has become a teenager.
Support can therefore concern the teenager or the parents depending on the situation.
As a psychoanalyst in Lyon, I offer consultations in my practice or via teleconsultation for teenagers or their parents.
A first meeting allows us to get to know each other, to clarify your request and to see whether a psychoanalytic approach corresponds to your situation and expectations.
Why consult a psychoanalyst for a teenager in Lyon or via teleconsultation?