Expert explained ways to establish healthy communication with adolescents Psychotherapist and Family Counselor EKREM ?ULFA EXPLAINED...

Expert explained ways to establish healthy communication with adolescents

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“Psychotherapist and Family Counselor EKREM ?ULFA EXPLAINED WAYS TO ESTABLISH HEALTHY AND TRUST-BASED COMMUNICATION WITH ADOLESCENTS, SAID, “IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ESTABLISH EMPATHY, ESTABLISH OPEN AND CORRECT COMMUNICATION, AND BE DETERMINED ON LIMITS AND RULES.”

Psychotherapist and Family Counselor Ekrem ?ulfa explained ways to establish healthy and trust-based communication with adolescents, saying, “It is very important to establish empathy, establish open and correct communication, and be determined on limits and rules. A healthy communication environment based on trust is one of the important building blocks that must be provided during adolescence.”

Adolescence is a transition period in which the individual tries to discover their identity and social roles and focuses on gaining autonomy. While adolescents tend to become independent from their families and give more importance to peer relationships and social acceptance, Mylife Psychology Psychotherapist and Family Counselor Ekrem ?ulfa made statements on the subject.

“Express your feelings and thoughts clearly”

Psychotherapist and Family Counselor ?ulfa stated that young people experience emotional fluctuations and conflicts due to the process of finding themselves and testing their boundaries during adolescence, and said, “Empathizing during adolescence is very important. Take care to understand your child’s feelings. Adolescence is a process in which intense feelings are experienced, and young people may have difficulty expressing these feelings. Listening to their feelings without judging or belittling them can help them feel safe. Communicate openly and accurately with your children. Express your feelings and thoughts clearly. Similarly, give your child space so that they can express themselves comfortably. Make them feel that you care about their ideas and are ready to listen to them.” “Find common ground”

Explaining that it is important to find common ground with adolescents, Psychotherapist and Family Counselor Ekrem ?ulfa later said:

“Be determined on boundaries and rules. Adolescents may find boundaries and rules rigid and unimportant. Be consistent and determined when setting boundaries. However, take your child’s needs and opinions into consideration when setting these boundaries and display a fair attitude. Give them the opportunity to express themselves and contribute to the process of determining the rules. Explain the reasons for the rules, get their thoughts and feelings. Find a middle ground by cooperating. In this way, it will be easier for them to adapt to the rules and feel valued for themselves and their ideas. You should remain calm at critical moments. Of course, there will be arguments. Staying calm during arguments is very important. Speaking loudly or giving harsh reactions may cause your child to become even more defensive. Instead, you can try to talk to them calmly.”

“Respect your child’s individuality”

Emphasizing that parents spending quality time with adolescents will strengthen their bonds, Mylife Psychological Counseling Center Psychotherapist and Family Counselor Ekrem ?ulfa said, “Share the interests of adolescents and spend quality time with them. Ask questions about their interests and chat about them. This will strengthen your bond and help show your interest and love for them. Let them develop their own personality. Adolescence is a critical process in terms of identity development. Adolescents are trying to gain autonomy. Respect your child’s individuality and allow them to make their own decisions. This increases their self-confidence and strengthens the trust between you. Children grow and develop by taking their parents as role models. Show your child how you express your feelings in a healthy way, resolve conflicts and show empathy as an example.” “Communication based on trust plays a critical role” Psychotherapist and Family Counselor Ekrem ?ulfa, who stated that a communication environment based on trust is an important building block during adolescence, said, “Establishing a healthy and trust-based communication with your child plays a critical role in their development and emotional health. This communication increases the child’s ability to express themselves, develops their ability to cope with their problems, helps them establish healthy social relationships and contributes to the development of emotional intelligence. As a result, a healthy communication environment based on trust is one of the important building blocks that must be provided during adolescence. If you need professional help in this regard, you can reach our Team from our Child and Adolescent Psychology Consulting Line at +90 544 724 3650.”