Signs for Action: A Letter to Parents
by Tizita Seifu MA, LPC, RPT
BOARD LICENSED THERAPIST IN VIRGINIA, TEXAS AND GEORGIA. WRITING ARTICLES ON MENTAL HEALTH | FAITH | CULTURE
This is for you as you seek to know and reduce risks for your child, and a resource that benefits many children in growing their potential:
Common Signs of Mental Health Risk with Children
Withdrawing
Angry outburst
Avoiding challenges
Loss of Interest
Learning difficulties
Difficulty making friends
Reduced self confidence
Reduced motivation
Persistent sadness
Loneliness
Persistent sense of being a failure
Persistent stress
Isolating
Common Benefits of Child | Family Counseling
Healthy Conflict Resolution Skills
Resilience Building-increased confidence and capacity to face and manage challenges
Self-regulation: managing uncomfortable feelings in appropriate ways
Development of Self-responsibility
Mastery: Successful development and achievement for their age and cognitive capacity
Development of Empathy
Development of Constructive Self-expression
Self-concept and Esteem Building
Development of Self-control
Social Skills
General Character Development
Dear Parent, (Read the Letter below or Watch the Video Recorded version here)
I applaud you for what you've gone through these last two years.
It has been a hard two years. You've been thinking about counseling for your child, hoping things will get better but it doesn't seem to be going as you hoped.
You try different things, but things continue to remain difficult and concerning. You've been hoping and praying that with a little more time, things will get better. Often mental health gets harder to manage when we wait and don't get professional help.
Children primarily get counseling support after they've gotten in trouble with an adult. Before things get busier, and potentially more stressful, seek out the professional support to impact the change you have been hoping for.
My name is Tizita. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice. You're welcome to contact me if I can support your families health and wellness goals.
Take Care,
Tizita Seifu MA, LPC, RPT
I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families to move toward greater wellness and quality of life.
I applaud parents who seek professional help as they see their child noticeably changing or struggling to live a full and quality life. I remain encouraged to see how families benefit from professional counseling and their legacy of wellness and wholeness being strengthened. I offer a hand of support to those who desire to address concerns and/or maximize their potential.