Life can seem overwhelmingly stressful. Especially, with the age of the internet and the global impact of COVID.

Systems designed to make life easier can have the opposite effect

Some of these systems create stress and anxiety. Which makes it difficult to connect with others on an emotional level. And causes difficulty expressing empathy.

While life can be tough for adults in 2021, more importantly, it’s vital to recognize that thing can be equally as difficult for our children.

Kids live the majority of their life online at school and at home. There are devices in nearly every classroom and bedroom. It’s estimated that over ninety percent of teenagers between the ages of 13 – 17 have social media accounts. Children socialize and connect with other on these platforms. However, it’s not always the good kind.

Cyber bullying can be devastating to a child’s self-esteem and mental health.

A child who experiences cyber bullying from others, needs a good support system. Having a trusted, understanding, experienced counselor to discuss these things with can be a vital component of support.

Moreover, due to the rise in popularity and use of social media platforms, we now all have access to a worldwide audience. We are all free to voice our views and opinions. Social issues that may have taken many months or years to gain attention in the past now have the capability of going viral overnight.

While in many ways this is a great benefit and marks the evolution of our society. It also creates an enormous sense of pressure and expectation for our children.

Aside from living life online, there are other real-world issues and pressures our children face

For example, living with the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruption to our children’s daily routine, school, and hanging out with friends can be confusing and disorienting for children and teenagers. As a result, then kids tag along with parents to run errands, which is not a normal part of the school day.

In addition to the practical implications of lockdowns and disruption to daily life, the mental and emotional effect of the pandemic is felt by all generations around the world. The constant barrage of news and reports on various media platforms create fear and uncertainty. It’s important that children have a safe place to voice how they’re feeling. And that they know that it’s okay to seek support for their mental and emotional health.

To emphasize, there are many, many reasons that your child may seek and benefit from counseling. The most important thing to remember is that having access to a trusted, professional therapist child can thrive. Which is a hugely beneficial tool in your child’s toolkit, as they navigate the unprecedented times we live in. 

Begin Child Therapy in the Sacramento Area

Both you and your child deserve support as you work through this time of growth and change. The caring therapists at our Roseville, CA-based therapy practice love to offer a place for your child to continue to grow as a person. To start child therapy, please follow these simple steps:

• Contact us to schedule a free 20-minute phone or video consultation

• Meet with a caring therapist

• Reconnect and enjoy the relationship with your child

Other Services offered at The Relationship Therapy Center in California:

In addition to child therapy, Our Sacramento area counseling clinics located in Roseville and Fair Oaks, CA are pleased to offer a variety of mental health services. Our couples services include: Couples Counseling, Counseling after infidelity, sex therapy, co-parent counseling, family therapy, divorce counseling, intensive couples retreats, and premarital counseling. Our individual therapy services include anxiety treatment, therapy for children, teen therapy, depression treatment, codependency counseling and individual relationship counseling. Our therapists offer online counseling in California to treat a variety of mental health concerns. Please reach out to our Sacramento area therapy office to learn more about the many ways we can help you or your loved ones.