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Would you like to gain a better understanding of what your teenage child is going through?

Diagnosis of emotional difficulties in adolescents

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STEP BY STEP

You’re starting the diagnosis – here’s what the whole process looks like.

Before the diagnosis

Pre-diagnostic consultation

A meeting between a parent and a specialist, during which a detailed history is taken to tailor the diagnostic process to the individual’s needs.

1H 250 zł

Diagnostic package

3 matches 1,800 zł
1
Meeting

Initial assessment appointment

1 hour
Intelligence assessment – Stanford-Binet 5

The assessment enables us to evaluate a teenager’s overall level of intellectual functioning and to examine their cognitive abilities. It helps to identify their strengths and the areas in which they may need additional support.

2
Meeting

Second diagnostic appointment

1 hour
Diagnosis using the SENA test

SENA is a standardised tool used for the multidimensional assessment of emotional and social functioning. The assessment provides an insight into, amongst other things, a teenager’s well-being, ways of coping with emotions, relationships, behaviour, personal resources and difficulties affecting their daily life.

3
Meeting

Discussion of the results

1 hour
Discussion + written opinion

During the debriefing session, the psychologist discusses the results of the assessments with the parents, explains the key findings and identifies areas where support is needed. Parents also receive recommendations on possible next steps, tailored to their teenager’s individual situation.

Ready to get started?

The first step is a pre-diagnostic consultation. Book a suitable appointment online or give us a call

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A diagnosis is the first step

How does a diagnosis help a teenager and their family?

Once a diagnosis of emotional difficulties has been made, the next step is to put in place appropriate support to help the child function better in their day-to-day life – at home, at school and in their relationships with peers. At the Dialog Centre for Children and Families, we offer professional therapeutic support tailored to the individual needs of the young patient and their family. We provide individual and group therapy, supporting the development of emotional and social skills, as well as attention span.

Specific services for your child

A better understanding of the difficulties

A diagnosis helps to make sense of the symptoms observed and to view them in a broader context. It enables a better understanding of what might be affecting a teenager’s well-being, behaviour and relationships.

Identifying strengths

The diagnostic process does not focus solely on problems. It also helps to identify resources, skills and areas on which further support can be based.

Support tailored to your needs

The findings of the assessment help to plan further steps, such as a consultation with another specialist, psychological therapy, support for parents or appropriate interventions within the school environment.

Better communication within the family

Understanding a teenager’s needs and how they experience life can make it easier to talk to them, reduce misunderstandings and help parents respond more calmly and effectively.

A more comprehensive picture of how it works

Combining an interview with a parent, an assessment of cognitive abilities and an evaluation of emotional and social functioning allows us to view the young person’s situation from several perspectives.

A clear direction for future action

Parents are not left to make sense of the results on their own. During the follow-up meeting, a specialist explains the findings and suggests possible next steps.

Would you like to start with a consultation?

You don’t have to wait for a diagnosis to get support. Book your first appointment and we’ll plan the next steps together.

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Why choose us?

Why should you choose to have your child’s emotional difficulties assessed
at the Dialog Centre for Children and Families?

A comprehensive overview

We assess the teenager’s cognitive, emotional and social functioning. This ensures that the diagnosis is not limited to a single symptom or a single area of life.

Standardised diagnostic tools

We use the Stanford-Binet 5 test and the SENA test as part of the process. This enables us to base our conclusions on structured and reliable diagnostic data.

Two-stage substantive supervision

The reports issued by our diagnosticians are also approved by our managers — this ensures the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

A team of specialists all in one place

If the results indicate a need for further consultation or support, you can seek help from the specialists at the Dialog Centre for Children and Families.

A package tailored to the needs of teenagers

This is a unique combination of an assessment of intellectual ability using the Stanford-Binet 5 test and a multidimensional diagnosis using the SENA test. This enables us, in a single process, to examine not only a teenager’s cognitive abilities, but also their emotions, behaviour, relationships, personal resources and everyday challenges.

SEE FOR YOURSELVES

When should one consider the possibility that a teenager is experiencing
emotional difficulties?

It is worth booking a consultation if you notice that your teenage child:

Occasional difficult days are a natural part of growing up. However, it is worth considering seeking advice if worrying symptoms persist, worsen or begin to affect the daily life of the teenager and the whole family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Diagnosing emotional difficulties in teenagers:
questions and answers

We’ve put together a list of the questions parents ask us most often. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, please write to us or give us a call – we’ll be happy to help.

This is a comprehensive assessment of how a teenager functions in cognitive, emotional and social terms. Its aim is to identify the young person’s strengths, current difficulties and needs, and then to determine the appropriate course of further support.
The process begins with a consultation between the parent and a specialist, costing 250 zł. This is followed by a package comprising three sessions: an intellectual assessment using the Stanford-Binet 5 test, a diagnosis using the SENA test, and a discussion of the results and recommendations.
The first session is a consultation with the parent. It provides an opportunity to discuss the child’s development, their current situation and any difficulties observed in a relaxed atmosphere. The specialist will advise the parent on how to prepare the teenager for the next stages of the process.
The test is designed to assess intellectual functioning and cognitive abilities. It helps to identify both the teenager’s strengths and areas where they may need support.
The SENA test provides a multidimensional insight into a young person’s emotional, social and behavioural functioning. Among other things, it helps to assess their well-being, relationships, behaviour, personal resources and potential areas of difficulty.
Not always. Its main aim is to provide a comprehensive picture of how the teenager is functioning. If the results indicate a need for further assessment in a specific area, the psychologist will discuss this with the parents and suggest the next steps.
During the debriefing session, the psychologist discusses the results of the assessment in detail, answers the parents’ questions and sets out recommendations for further support for the teenager.
It is worth explaining calmly that these meetings are intended to help you better understand their needs, strengths and day-to-day difficulties. The diagnosis should not be presented as an exam or a test that can be passed or failed. It is also a good idea to ensure that the teenager is well-rested and knows what the meeting will involve.
Yes. Depending on the findings and recommendations, the teenager and their family may be able to receive further support from specialists at the Dialog Centre for Children and Families.

Do you have any doubts? Start by having a chat.

A pre-diagnostic consultation is a relaxed meeting with a specialist,
during which you will work together to determine whether a diagnosis of emotional difficulties in your teenager is
what your child needs.

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Contact

Centres for Children and Families

City Centre

📍 19
Zygmunta Słomińskiego Street, Entrance C/I, Flat 520, 00-195 Warsaw
📧 kontakt@centrumdladzieci.pl
📞 22 417 44 92

Mokotów

📍 3c Cybernetyki Street,
02-677 Warsaw
📧 kontakt@centrumdladzieci.pl
📞 22 417 44 92

Our specialists also see patients at other branches of the Dialog Therapy Centre

Wspólna

70 Wspólna Street (Park Avenue)

Wola

137 Górczewska Street

Mokotów Domaniewska

26B Bukowińska Street

Gocław

33A Bora-Komorowskiego Street

Żoliborz

5 Gwiaździsta Street

City Centre

19 Słomińskiego Street, Entrance C

Ursynów

19 Stryjeńskich Street

Wilanów

35 Kosiarzy Street

Powiśle

16/22 Fabryczna Street