Thoughts & Emotions

Whether a person is daydreaming by staring off into space, or aimlessly moving about, thoughts are continuously flowing through the mind. Our thoughts have the potential to be very powerful and can directly impact the body causing a systemic biochemical response. The emotional content of a thought or a series of thoughts, can easily cause a variety of physical responses resulting from igniting emotional triggers. For instance and in contrast, a teen remembers she has an exam the evening before the big test and calmly begins to focus upon strategizing how to maximize her study time. Whereas another teen, begins to panic in fear and obsesses about failing the test which can lead to verbal or physical harm of oneself or others. The emotional response for each child will cause and shape the outcome of every challenging situation and ultimately their lives.

Once a person can recognize the importance of the inner narrative with oneself, we can develop the ability to change our thought patterns by choice, and focus to overcome and/or successfully manage these mental-emotional challenges. This skill is developed throughout a human’s lifespan by working and practicing to increase self-awareness and self-control. A person’s inner dialogue is a key component to optimal mental health, and your child’s therapist will support your child in learning how to create a healthy and loving relationship with oneself through psycho-education and individualized interventions.