I was recently asked by a parent, "How do I know if my kid needs therapy?"
Your daughter may need support if she is struggling with relating and engaging with you.
Your son may need help if he is unable to play well with other children, including siblings.
Your toddler may need assistance if he is exhibiting behaviors such as a high level of aggressiveness, explosive rage, or if he does not listen to you and repeatedly tests the limits you set for him (and you feel that it is beyond what might be age-appropriate).
If your child is unable to soothe himself; is frequently sad, angry, or anxious; or is going through a transition that is difficult for him (such as going to daycare or school for the first time), he or she may benefit from therapy.
Or, you may feel concerned that after a long period of growth, your child has regressed in her behaviors.
Therapy can help address these types of concerns.
Parents can often also benefit from consultation or "coaching." Coaching sessions focus on helping parents to improve their care giving skills and ability to interact positively with their child.
Some of my goals in coaching parents are to help them feel more confident, more in control, and to ultimately enjoy their child in a full and rich way.
Coaching may include helping parents with issues such as implementing discipline, teaching ways to help co-regulate and calm the child, learning about the developmental milestones for their child's age, recognizing their child's strengths, and improving the parents’ overall relationships with their child.
1 comment:
This article offers excellent advice to parents about how children therapy can be very beneficial to them and their child. The coaching tips offered are very useful. Simply applying more effective discipline, gaining insight about developmental stages, and working on a healthy relationship can make a world of difference! Thank you, Dorcas, for sharing this helpful information.
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