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Sometimes it's a difficult decision to make. You may be asking, "Does my child need to see a counselor or a doctor." This article will help you make that decision. There's a difference between all of these professional services that these individuals provide. The differences are listed below. School Counselor

• Your child's teacher(s) request that you speak with a school counselor.

• Your child is receiving failing grades.

• Your child continually reports that he or she is unhappy in school.

• Your child is not willing to talk to you.

• You see a big change in your child's behavior and academic performance.

• There is a death in the family. This may include a pet.

• You are concerned that your child is using drugs or chemicals.

• You are concerned that your child is hanging around other children who are getting into trouble.

• A family change, divorce that may affect school performance.

Psychologist or Clinic Counselor (Outside of School)

• Your child talks, writes notes or you feel may try to hurt him or herself.

• Your child runs away from home.

• Your child continues to show anger or withdrawal behavior

• Your child continues to challenge your authority at home and breaks rules that place the child in unsafe situations. (Examples: steals, uses physical force (hits), and continually lies)

• A family change or death that may about an on-going emotional reaction.

• Your child continually has sibling rivalries that do not end after you implement sibling rivalry strategies for change.

Medical Doctor or Psychiatrist

• Your child attempts suicide.

• Your child overdoses or misuses chemicals or drugs.

• Your child is cutting or demonstrating self-injuring behaviors.

• Your child continually reports that he or she is ill when you feel the child is well.

• Your child has an eating disorder (bulimia or anorexia).

• Your child has any physical or emotional signs that you feel are unusual.

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