Developmentally, the teenage years present a number of challenges to both teenagers and their caregivers. Teens are battling with significant changes to their bodies, working out who they are and where they fit in the world. There is also the added pressure to this cohort of teens that lives in a cyberworld that is always present.  This not only reduces their downtime, but is at the forefront of their mind, even when they are disconnected.  The amount of input being received by the teen brain is daunting and we need to remember that, despite how well your teen might present themselves, their brain is far from being fully developed. If you add other significant events to this equation; such as parental separation, moving house, changing school and friendship difficulties, then your teens ability to cope can diminish quite significantly. In these instances you may find your teen needs extra support to successfully navigate through these challenges.

Art Therapy pairs really well with teens due to their tendency to communicate less with adults. Art Therapy provides a space to process life's challenges utilising a range of different tactile art mediums.