Considering therapy for your child?
Considering therapy for your child?
Considering therapy for your child?
You're not alone: about 40% of children show symptoms of mental health conditions by age 18.
Learn about how child therapy works and and what to expect in the sections below.
You're not alone: about 40% of children show symptoms of mental health conditions by age 18.
Learn about how child therapy works and and what to expect in the sections below.
You're not alone: about 40% of children show symptoms of mental health conditions by age 18.
Learn about how child therapy works and and what to expect in the sections below.
What is child therapy?
What is child therapy?
What is child therapy?
Qualified therapists assist children facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health difficulties.
The treatment focuses on issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, family conflicts, and trauma.
Therapy offers a supportive environment for children to express feelings, develop coping skills, and enhance emotional well-being.
Qualified therapists assist children facing emotional, behavioral, or mental health difficulties.
The treatment focuses on issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, family conflicts, and trauma.
Therapy offers a supportive environment for children to express feelings, develop coping skills, and enhance emotional well-being.
How therapy helps your child
Emotional Regulation:
Therapy helps children learn to manage their emotions, identify feelings like anger or sadness, and respond to them in healthy ways.
Improved Communication Skills: Therapy helps children express their needs and frustrations more effectively.
Coping Mechanisms:
Therapy provides healthy ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or difficult life events.
Behavioral Support:
Therapy helps address issues like defiance and aggression, fostering understanding of actions and finding better ways to deal with strong emotions.
Boost in Self-Esteem:
Therapy often helps children build confidence, especially when they learn to overcome challenges, process their emotions, and/or solve problems on their own.
Academic and Social Improvements:
Therapy addresses emotional and mental health issues which can also improve your child’s performance at school and with their interpersonal relationships.
What to expect from therapy
Initial Assessment:
Your therapist evaluates concerns through discussions with the child and parent, exploring family dynamics, history, school performance, and stressors.
Child-Centered Approach:
Sessions are tailored to the child's age and developmental stage, using play therapy techniques for younger children and talk therapy for older kids and teens.
Safe Environment:
A confidential space is created for children to express themselves freely without judgment.
Parental Involvement:
Parents are involved in therapy, with opportunities to discuss progress and strategies while respecting the child's privacy.
Supporting your child during therapy
Open Communication:
Encourage sharing about sessions without pressuring for details.
Follow Therapist’s Guidance:
Implementing suggested strategies can enhance your child’s progress and home dynamic.
Monitor Progress Without Pressure:
Celebrate small victories while avoiding pressure for quick improvement.
Provide Feedback:
Communicate with your therapist about what is working well and what changes you would like to see.
Embrace Change:
It's normal if your first therapist isn't the right fit. Feel free to explore other therapist who may better meet your needs.
How therapy helps your child
Emotional Regulation: Therapy helps children learn to manage their emotions, identify feelings like anger or sadness, and respond to them in healthy ways.
Improved Communication Skills: Therapy helps children express their needs and frustrations more effectively.
Coping Mechanisms: Therapy provides healthy ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or difficult life events.
Behavioral Support: Therapy helps address issues like defiance and aggression, fostering understanding of actions and finding better ways to deal with strong emotions.
Boost in Self-Esteem: Therapy often helps children build confidence, especially when they learn to overcome challenges, process their emotions, and/or solve problems on their own.
Academic and Social Improvements: Therapy addresses emotional and mental health issues which can also improve your child’s performance at school and with their interpersonal relationships.
What to expect from therapy
Initial Assessment: Your therapist evaluates concerns through discussions with the child and parent, exploring family dynamics, history, school performance, and stressors.
Child-Centered Approach: Sessions are tailored to the child's age and developmental stage, using play therapy techniques for younger children and talk therapy for older kids and teens.
Safe Environment: A confidential space is created for children to express themselves freely without judgment.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in therapy, with opportunities to discuss progress and strategies while respecting the child's privacy.
Supporting your child during therapy
Open Communication: Encourage sharing about sessions without pressuring for details.
Follow Therapist’s Guidance: Implementing suggested strategies can enhance your child’s progress and home dynamic.
Monitor Progress Without Pressure: Celebrate small victories while avoiding pressure for quick improvement.
Provide Feedback: Communicate with your therapist about what is working well and what changes you would like to see.
Embrace Change: It's normal if your first therapist isn't the right fit. Feel free to explore other therapist who may better meet your needs.
How therapy helps your child:
Emotional Regulation: Therapy helps children learn to manage their emotions, identify feelings like anger or sadness, and respond to them in healthy ways.
Improved Communication Skills: Therapy helps children express their needs and frustrations more effectively.
Coping Mechanisms: Therapy provides healthy ways to cope with stress, anxiety, or difficult life events.
Behavioral Support: Therapy helps address issues like defiance and aggression, fostering understanding of actions and finding better ways to deal with strong emotions.
Boost in Self-Esteem: Therapy often helps children build confidence, especially when they learn to overcome challenges, process their emotions, and/or solve problems on their own.
Academic and Social Improvements: Therapy addresses emotional and mental health issues which can also improve your child’s performance at school and with their interpersonal relationships.
What to
expect from therapy:
Initial Assessment: Your therapist evaluates concerns through discussions with the child and parent, exploring family dynamics, history, school performance, and stressors.
Child-Centered Approach: Sessions are tailored to the child's age and developmental stage, using play therapy techniques for younger children and talk therapy for older kids and teens.
Safe Environment: A confidential space is created for children to express themselves freely without judgment.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved in therapy, with opportunities to discuss progress and strategies while respecting the child's privacy.
Supporting your child during therapy:
Open Communication: Encourage sharing about sessions without pressuring for details.
Follow Therapist’s Guidance: Implementing suggested strategies can enhance your child’s progress and home dynamic.
Monitor Progress Without Pressure: Celebrate small victories while avoiding pressure for quick improvement.
Provide Feedback: Communicate with your therapist about what is working well and what changes you would like to see.
Embrace Change: It's normal if your first therapist isn't the right fit. Feel free to explore other therapist who may better meet your needs.
If you or your child is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
For immediate support, you can also contact:
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
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If you or your child is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.
For immediate support, you can also contact:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
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