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Riley:
My initial approach to child therapy is based on connection. Therapy should feel as pleasant as possible for kids who are usually stepping into a new experience. I find benefit in showing genuine interest and compassion up front to represent what we are doing in therapy. Kids are often dismissed and their lives thought of as simple—showing that I do not see it that way is a good first step.
Carri:
My go-to approach for helping kids in child therapy is helping them understand and express their feelings. I enjoy helping develop their sense of individual identity, and I encourage parental involvement to develop a family plan to address the identified need.
Riley:
In child therapy, the tools I teach are very dependent on age. Broadly speaking, these tools involve understanding how and why things happen, providing insight to better grasp the dynamics of their own situation, and teaching mindfulness to better manage the realities of daily life.
Carri:
I encourage identity exploration that includes awareness of others as well. I reinforce personal responsibility to address negative behaviors. I focus on self-control and mindfulness.
Riley:
I look for indicators of meaningful progress in children in sessions and based on reports of child and parent for out of sessions. When children engage with concepts in sessions and are able to make connections to larger life contexts, I know that they are making progress.
Carri:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in child therapy when behavioral concerns are reduced or eliminated. I also look for a positive sense of self-awareness.
Riley:
Clients can supplement therapy by looking for opportunities to connect concepts in sessions to life outside of therapy. Context is a difficult part of any person's therapy process, and remaining mindful of the potential for out-of-session application is very helpful.
Carri:
Clients can supplement their time in child therapy by following the agreed-upon schedule that includes school, chores, downtime, and sleep.
Riley:
For beginning child therapy, I think kids should be given as much information as possible—who they will see, what to expect, and why this is a good idea. Therapy can often (for adults and children) feel like a place to “fix a problem,” and I prefer people to engage with therapy as a place to learn and heal.
Carri:
To prepare for their first child therapy session, a child can be told that they are attending therapy to get help for them so they can feel better. A parent should attend the initial session.
Thriveworks child & teen counseling in West Bloomfield helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children and adolescents can attend and benefit from therapy.
Child & teen counseling works by using multiple techniques, tailored to fit the child or teen’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, child & teen counselors have the expertise and experience to help young individuals at their level.
Child & teen counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child & teen counseling at Thriveworks in West Bloomfield, MI depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child & teen counseling sessions will last for several months.
The Thriveworks West Bloomfield Child Therapists in Oakland County (just outside of Detroit) know how difficult childhood and teenhood can be, and they are dedicated to helping young individuals not just live better, but thrive in life. If you are worried about your child and teen after moving to a new area or post-divorce, consider setting them up with a child therapist who can teach them how to cope. A child therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks West Bloomfield in Oakland can help and guide your child through whatever obstacle they face.
Do you think that your child could benefit from child therapy? Are you looking for Detroit therapy for your child? Reach out to us today by calling (248) 716-7057. Our scheduling process is simple and client-focused. You’ll have flexible appointment options to choose from, and you’ll be glad to know that we accept most major insurance plans. Call today to schedule an appointment for your child or teen.
As you can probably remember, childhood and teenhood can be difficult. We’re still learning and growing each day, which can make responding to and processing stressful events difficult. The good news is that child therapy helps kids respond to and process stressful events well. And that’s just one benefit. Child therapy at Thriveworks West Bloomfield stresses the mental and emotional help of your children. A Thriveworks West Bloomfield therapist or psychologist can help your kid with…
Thriveworks West Bloomfield child therapy in Oakland County will welcome your child or teen and do their best to help them live better. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
At Thriveworks West Bloomfield/Detroit Therapy, the child therapists and psychologists customize each child’s experience in therapy based on their specific needs and goals. That said, the overall mission remains: to assist kids with the challenges they face and help them achieve better living.
Schedule a child therapy appointment at Thriveworks West Bloomfield in Oakland (near Detroit). Give us a call when you’re ready at (248) 716-7057. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you both!
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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