ONE OF A KIND A Counseling Program for Middle and High School Youth And their Families Every child is unique and responds to life in his or her own special way. Personality issues, daily challenges or life changes can cause distress a young person doesn’t know how to handle. They may show this distress in one or a number of the following ways: Defiant Behavior                                                                                      Anger/Irritability Emotional Outbursts                                                                               Alcohol/Drugs/Sexual Involvement Anxiety                                                                                                  Self Mutilation Non-Medical Aches and Pains                                                                 Eating Problems Perfectionism                                                                                         Poor Choice of Friends Sleeping Problems                                                                                  Withdrawal/Depression Low Self-Esteem                                                                                     Poor School Performance A young person’s distress can be caused by a combination of internal and external factors; personality, puberty, daily challenges or unexpected life changes can cause difficulty and emotional pain. Family upheavals such as divorce, remarriage, illness or the death of a loved one can cause distress. Experiences such as rejection by peers, learning problems, or conflicts with a teacher can also cause distress. Sometimes, a child’s personality and the way he or she approaches daily life just isn’t working well. Parents see their child’s distress but don’t always know how to help. The One of a Kind Counseling Program provides experienced, caring counselors who identify the causes of the child’s distress, help the child heal and develop better coping skills. Parents are coached on effective communication methods and parenting approaches that fit the personality and emotional needs of their child. Every child is unique. Like a tree that needs certain conditions to thrive and grow to its full potential, The One of a Kind Counseling Program assists pre-teens and teens to do the same. Evening appointments are available. We have Network Health Plan, United Health Care and Prevea providers on staff. For more information, call us at: (920) 738-7795 Appleton (920) 982-3660 New London Sponsored by Family Counseling Associates - MCA