Are you wondering if therapy is right for your child?
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Does My Child Need Therapy?
When To Start?
If your child's symptoms are getting in the way of their friendships, academic work, or are causing stress at home, then therapy could be a helpful resource. Therapy isn’t a fast or simple solution. It takes time, but it can help ease symptoms, provide clarity, and make daily life better.
Children’s brains are still developing well into early adulthood, which means they’re still learning how to manage emotions, make healthy decisions, and cope with life’s ups and downs. Therapy gives them a safe space to express their feelings, build confidence, and develop healthy coping skills that will benefit them for years to come. With the right support, children and teens can learn how to face challenges with resilience and feel comfortable asking for help when they need it.
When kids and teens start therapy, the first step is building trust. They need to feel safe and supported before they’re ready to open up and share their feelings. That’s why child therapists work hard to create a warm, non-judgmental space where kids feel comfortable. We often use hands-on activities, movement, and games to help build that connection, teach coping skills, and make therapy feel safe (and sometimes even fun!). But don’t worry—there’s a lot more happening than just playing UNO! Skilled therapists weave important questions and strategies into these activities to help kids grow and navigate their challenges.
What To Expect in Therapy
Will Parents Be Involved?
Parents are an important part of the therapy process. They offer insight into their child’s life at home and learn how to support the skills their child is building in therapy. Therapists balance respecting a child’s privacy while keeping parents informed if any safety concerns come up. This teamwork helps kids apply what they learn in therapy to everyday life.
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