Sexual Behaviours
Noticing behaviours in a child that feel concerning or hard to understand can be distressing for any parent. Support can help you address what’s happening safely, sensitively and with the right guidance.
Challenge
- Are you concerned about the sexual behaviours of your child?
- Have you noticed any unusual behaviour that you feel is overly sexual?
- Do you want to understand more about how to support your child in developing safe beliefs and behaviours around sex?
- Are you concerned about how to discuss sex and sexuality with your child?
Adolescents explore their own sexuality, and in most cases this exploration is perfectly normal and has no negative consequences or issues of concern. However, if the issue seems to be getting out of hand and is not addressed, later functioning and relationships could be impacted. Serious situations such as sexual abuse can lead to hypersexual behaviours in children.
Option
It is critical to ensure you child is safe from harm. Evidence-based treatments for dealing with unhelpful sexual behaviours in children can then assist.
Begin with a conversation
Whatever brings you here, we’re here to help you find support that feels right for you. Our experienced team provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for children, teens, adults, couples and families, in-person and via telehealth.