Services / Psychology for children and adolescents
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Psychology for children and adolescents
A place for children and teenagers to make sense of what they are going through, with support for their families.
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We start by understanding what you need
Growing up brings changes that can be reflected in emotions, behaviour, or the way you relate. On ADIR we start by meeting the child or teenager and listening to their family to understand what happens and what they need to move forward.
You can consult for something you observe at home, at school or in your relationships. In addition to what concerns adults, it is interesting to hear how the child or teenager lives and what he or she would like it to be different.
Your environment also counts.
The family participates in the accompaniment and, when the situation requires, we coordinate with the school and other professionals. Understanding the context is part of the work.
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Different ways to be by your side.
Explore the types of care available. What we suggest depends on an individual assessment.
A space of its own to express itself and work what concerns it.
Accompaniment is adapted to the age and timing of the child or adolescent. Interviews with the family and initial assessment allow understanding of emotional, behavioural or relationship difficulties and agreeing on individualised goals.
Understand what is happening at home and find ways to support your child.
Families can also need guidance when a child or teenager is having difficulties. We hear the different perspectives and look at specific situations at home so we can agree goals and ways of responding that fit your everyday life.
Learn to feel, share and relate as a group.
The workshops help participants recognise and express emotions, practise communication and build on their strengths. An initial conversation helps determine whether the format suits the participant's needs and age.
Understand their difficulties and strengths before deciding how to help.
The assessment considers the child or teenager's history, what brought you to ADIR and information about their surroundings. We look at what is happening and how it affects daily life so we can share guidance with the family and agree the next steps.
A shared path.
We hear you.
We listen to what brought you to us and ask about personal history and current circumstances.
We understand.
An assessment helps us understand what the person needs and what support and resources are already available to them.
We agreed on a plan.
We agree individual goals and a plan, then review it as things change.
Questions before you get started
What can we tell you in the first contact?
Tell us what you have noticed, when it started and where it happens. It also helps to explain how your child experiences it and what is already helping. You can get in touch before you have a diagnosis or know which service you need.
Individual intervention, family or evaluation?
Each type of care serves a different purpose. Individual sessions give the child or teenager a space of their own. Family sessions look at daily life together and how the family can offer support. Assessment helps clarify the difficulty and guide the next steps. The choice depends on the individual situation.
How does your environment participate?
The family is part of the context of the child or adolescent. Coordination with the school and other professionals arises when the situation requires it. You can ask from the beginning who will participate, what information will be useful and how the care will be organised.
We can start with what you're worried about.
You don't need to know which service to choose. Tell us your situation and we will guide you on how to start.