What is your go-to approach for child therapy? What is your go-to approach for teen counseling?

My go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is to make learning fun and interactive! In child therapy find the best benefit in creating a strong connection with both child and parent because parents have their child 95% of the week, whereas I get 1 hour. Parents are a needed and effective partner in therapy! My go-to approach for helping people in teen counseling is building a strong relationship of trust and genuine connection where teens feel safe to share openly. In teen counseling, find the best benefit in mixing fun activities with talk therapy because teens still enjoy fun activities and tend to open up more when you start with an enjoyable opener that takes the pressure off of just talking.

What tools do you teach in child therapy? What tools do you teach in teen counseling?

I teach the following tools in child therapy: Parenting skills - Assisting parents in understanding their child's behavior and learning effective, attachment-building solutions to address behavior is crucial in creating a healthy home and child., Coping skills - Teaching children fun, useful, easy-to-remember coping skills that parents can reinforce will help children cope better in times of distress., Healthy relationships and boundaries with peers - It's never too early to learn how to have healthy relationships with friends and future romantic partners! Healthy boundaries are key as we enter peer pressure and âfitting inâ ages. Identifying feelings - In order to fully address and cope with stress and intense emotions, you have to know and understand where the feeling is coming from and why it's happening., Communication skills - Teens communicate with parents, teachers, peers, partners, etc. Giving them tools to engage in healthy styles of communication early on helps them set up healthy relationships and get their needs better met., Healthy coping skills - Teen life comes with a lot of stressors and change! Healthy coping is super important to cope with the ups and downs of teen life in ways that set us up for success.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy? How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in teen counseling?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when the child and parents both report their household feels calmer and they feel more equipped to handle triggers and difficult moments. In teen counseling, I know a client is making meaningful progress when their parents, teacher, and themselves report things are going well outside of the therapy room.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement child therapy? What can clients do in their personal time to supplement teen counseling?

Clients can supplement their time in child therapy with the practice of coping skills, having habitual and expected one-on-one time between parents and child to talk and check-in, and ensuring they are noting items throughout the week that would be important for both parent and child to address in their next session. Similarly, clients can supplement their time in teen counseling by talking openly with parents during habitual one-on-one time with their parent, journaling, and practicing applying skills learned in sessions outside the therapy room.

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Children and Adolescent Counseling in Bethlehem, PA—Counselors and Therapists at Thriveworks Lehigh Valley

Fortunately, there’s help available for kids and adolescents who could benefit from working with a mental health professional—whether the child is dealing with significant stressors like school bullies or divorcing parents, or they need some additional support as they’re going through the changes mentioned above. The counselors, psychologists, and therapists at Thriveworks Bethlehem who specialize in treating children and adolescents understand how to help this age group. And just as importantly, they’re compassionate about providing this care. Reach out today to schedule your child’s first session.

Can My Child Benefit from Counseling?

We all know what it’s like to experience difficult emotions and not really know what to do with them. Now, imagine what this must be like for kids or teens who aren’t used to experiencing these emotions. Child counseling can help. Here are a few specific challenges that might cause a child or teen distress, which a child counselor can help with:

Moving to or settling into a new town
Understanding and coping with the loss of a loved one
Healing from abuse, at home or at school
Learning to manage a mental illness
Adjusting to life in a blended family

All of the above can bring about troubling feelings and leave one wondering where to turn. The providers at Thriveworks Bethlehem can provide the support they’re looking for and help them identify an effective plan for moving forward. Additionally, a child counselor can help their clients to understand their feelings more completely and equip them with the tools they need to grow well through life.

Scheduling a Session with a Child Counselor or Psychologist at Thriveworks Bethlehem

If you think your child could benefit from working with a child counselor, reach out to Thriveworks Bethlehem. All you have to do to schedule an appointment is give us a call at 484-241-2848 and a scheduling specialist will get you all set up. If your schedule allows it, you might even have a session within the same week of your call. The providers here are eager to help you and they offer flexible hours to get you in as soon as possible—these hours include evening and weekend appointments. We hope to hear from you soon, and we look forward to working with you!

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My therapist appointment was great and has been since I have been seeing him once a week. His name is David Harmon and he is really good listener and has given me some a great tools to begin healing from past trauma. I highly recommend him.

Read more My therapist appointment was great and has been since I have been seeing him once a week. His name is David Harmon and he is really good listener and has given me some a great tools to begin healing from past trauma. I highly recommend him.

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