What do you do in therapy? How will it help my family?

This is a common question that is often asked during our time together, especially regarding the use of play therapy. It is an important & necessary question for parents & caregivers to ask! Different therapists have different ways of working with children. They comprehend kids and their reason for treatment in a plethora of ways, which leads to them varying greatly in how & what they do as a therapist.

 Therapists don’t “fix” kids.

WE- caregiver & clinician- find ways to support our children in making sense of their experiences in meaningful ways. In this work, we explore & experiment through play to understand & support the child’s process.

WE- caregiver & clinician- look for support in the environment to scaffold the child in their development of self-regulation in ways that are appropriate for their age & skill level.

 When WE- caregiver & clinician- provide the needed supports around them and when children are able to more fully experience their world, the outward manifestations of the child’s internal struggles (often referred to as “bad behavior…symptoms…problems…”) are no longer needed. The child’s genuine thoughts, feelings, & needs are expressed & met with care, love, and support.