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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]1. Make sure you are using a therapist that will employ cognitive behavioral therapy. If your child doesn’t have “homework” to practice during the week you need a new therapist.

2. I bought “breaking free of shyness and social anxiety workbook for teens”- it was helpful to see they aren’t alone and other teens are experiencing the same thing.

3. Start looking for a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. Ultimately without medication it was extremely difficult for my 14 year old to do all the Cognitive behavioral therapy. It wasn’t until medication that my child progressed.

4. Good you are on it now because I waited until freshman year of high school to get help for my child who was exactly as you described and 9th grade was really challenging socially. [/quote]

Yes and no to this. CBT is very useful, but the teen has to be willing to do the work. If she is receptive in session, but doesn't want to HW it can still be effective, just not as effective. Also, make sure the therapist is truly savvy. Teens can be pretty cruel to eachother. Some of her thoughts may be realistic and not cognitive distortions. You don't want it to turn into gaslighting. Some of it may be accepting it's not the end of the world if someone does make fun of you and having coping skills and plans of action.

Also, some teens really struggle with weightgain on the meds over time and this can set off other issues. Just be prepared for that. It is complicated and you definitely want to give the therapy a try on it's own first. Meds can open a pandora's box, but in some cases are truly life changing for the better.[/quote]

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