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[quote=Anonymous]These responses all seem sound to me. I'm also curious if you've asked your kid and/or the therapist if therapy has been helpful.

I'll also say that sometimes, therapy is helpful and you have no idea why. My ADHD 6th grader had a therapist last year for his explosive outbursts at home, and I didn't think the therapist was particularly insightful or systematic. However, our son's behavior really changed during the work with him. Part of it was that both parents usually brought him there, and sometimes, we talked with him and the therapist, and it seemed to signify to our son that we cared. It was an unusual place in which he actually seemed to believe us when we said good things about him. We parted ways because of logistical things, and behavior hasn't gone backward, but I don't think it would have gotten better if we hadn't met with that guy. Sorry to go off track here, but my point is, you can never quite know why something is working (or isn't!) But if you and your teen don't think it's making a difference, you can listen to that gut. That therapist will probably always be around, or another therapist will be if you want to start again. It's not like the choice is now or never.

Good luck, and I'm sorry about the bullying. That stinks. [/quote]

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