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Child Therapy
Struggles during childhood are a normal part of life. When it becomes a part of their everyday, it may get in the way of learning and social-emotional growth.
Children often express their anxious or depressive symptoms through undesirable behaviors. Their anxiety or depression may be displayed as increased yelling, power struggles, fidgeting, withdrawal, tearfulness, among other behaviors. It is not uncommon that children that may already struggle with with concentration, managing impulses, or hyperactivity may also display symptoms of anxiety or depression. The challenges listed can lead to struggles with school and friendships, as well. As a parent, it is normal to experience difficulty in understanding and supporting children in these situations.
For some children the behavioral challenges dissipate with time and progression of brain development, or even with a slight adjustment in parenting approaches. Others notice that the behaviors are persistent or worsen with time, and this can indicate unresolved anxiety or depression in the child that requires professional guidance.
For what reasons would I bring my child in for therapy?
Children demonstrate struggles through a variety of behaviors, which may include the following:
-clinginess
-difficulty focusing/concentrating
-difficulty following directions
-social withdrawal
-difficulty engaging in positive interactions with peers/family members
-difficulty managing emotions (e.g., tantrum behaviors, having big feelings)
What does therapy for children entail?
Child therapy often includes a combination of art, play, and discussion to help children resolve current issues that are undermining their ability to do well academically, get along with peers, and relate positively with family members. Processing difficult emotions, communicating needs effectively, and learning new strategies to cope in the world are the components of the therapeutic process, which lead to positive outcomes and life-long success.
Depending on the needs of family and child, the parents are either included in the sessions with the child or are met with separately in order to discuss strategies learned or supports that would be beneficial for the child the remainder of the week.
How would play therapy support your child?
The language of childhood is play. Children often cannot express their thoughts and feelings directly, but are able to share them through imaginary play, games, and stories.
Your child's therapist would utilize play as a means to understanding underlying issues for your child that may not easily be discussed and can support your child in working through emotional challenges, as well as support in developing problem solving skills through the play.
How to know if your child can benefit from therapy?
If your child's current struggles are impacting relationships with family, peers, or academic progress, it is important to consult with a qualified professional in order to determine the best approach of support.
You may have tried several strategies to support your child and attempted to problem solve with them. Child therapy can provide the support and guidance needed in order to build self-awareness, coping strategies, and problem solving skills through use of play therapy and therapeutic activities.
How can we support your child in addressing their current challenges?
The therapy process begins with an assessment in order to gather information related to your child's and family's history. These details assist in forming a treatment plan, which is an individualized plan to address your child's needs.
During therapeutic process, their will be an exchange between you and your child's therapist in order to discuss progress and skills that require further development. As the child's support, your ongoing observations and support is an integral part of the treatment.
Children often express their anxious or depressive symptoms through undesirable behaviors. Their anxiety or depression may be displayed as increased yelling, power struggles, fidgeting, withdrawal, tearfulness, among other behaviors. It is not uncommon that children that may already struggle with with concentration, managing impulses, or hyperactivity may also display symptoms of anxiety or depression. The challenges listed can lead to struggles with school and friendships, as well. As a parent, it is normal to experience difficulty in understanding and supporting children in these situations.
For some children the behavioral challenges dissipate with time and progression of brain development, or even with a slight adjustment in parenting approaches. Others notice that the behaviors are persistent or worsen with time, and this can indicate unresolved anxiety or depression in the child that requires professional guidance.
For what reasons would I bring my child in for therapy?
Children demonstrate struggles through a variety of behaviors, which may include the following:
-clinginess
-difficulty focusing/concentrating
-difficulty following directions
-social withdrawal
-difficulty engaging in positive interactions with peers/family members
-difficulty managing emotions (e.g., tantrum behaviors, having big feelings)
What does therapy for children entail?
Child therapy often includes a combination of art, play, and discussion to help children resolve current issues that are undermining their ability to do well academically, get along with peers, and relate positively with family members. Processing difficult emotions, communicating needs effectively, and learning new strategies to cope in the world are the components of the therapeutic process, which lead to positive outcomes and life-long success.
Depending on the needs of family and child, the parents are either included in the sessions with the child or are met with separately in order to discuss strategies learned or supports that would be beneficial for the child the remainder of the week.
How would play therapy support your child?
The language of childhood is play. Children often cannot express their thoughts and feelings directly, but are able to share them through imaginary play, games, and stories.
Your child's therapist would utilize play as a means to understanding underlying issues for your child that may not easily be discussed and can support your child in working through emotional challenges, as well as support in developing problem solving skills through the play.
How to know if your child can benefit from therapy?
If your child's current struggles are impacting relationships with family, peers, or academic progress, it is important to consult with a qualified professional in order to determine the best approach of support.
You may have tried several strategies to support your child and attempted to problem solve with them. Child therapy can provide the support and guidance needed in order to build self-awareness, coping strategies, and problem solving skills through use of play therapy and therapeutic activities.
How can we support your child in addressing their current challenges?
The therapy process begins with an assessment in order to gather information related to your child's and family's history. These details assist in forming a treatment plan, which is an individualized plan to address your child's needs.
During therapeutic process, their will be an exchange between you and your child's therapist in order to discuss progress and skills that require further development. As the child's support, your ongoing observations and support is an integral part of the treatment.
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