Therapy For Children, Teens, and Caregivers
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Supporting Children
We all want our kids to be happy and healthy. And one of the most effective ways to support kids when they are struggling is to strengthen the caregiver-child relationship. When caregivers develop the skills to become a therapeutic agent, they can better support their child in working through tough behaviours or emotions. This often leads to an increase in a child's self-regulation skills, sense of self-worth, and overall well-being. Therapy for children can focus on working individually with the child, or supporting caregivers in strengthening their parenting skills through learning developmentally-appropriate strategies.
Supporting Teens
Teens are faced with new experiences and situations as they move toward life as a young adult. Increasing responsibilities, privileges, and expectations can contribute to increased stress. Difficulty can arise academically, socially, emotionally, behaviourally, or at home with family. Teens who are looking for support often want a safe and private space to talk. Part of the counselling plan will be to decide what information will be shared with parents so they can be part of the support team.
Supporting Caregivers/Parents
Parenting can feel impossible, especially when there are so many challenges in our day-to-day lives. There are times when parents struggle to cope with their own emotions, their own reactions, or even find the joy in parenting. Other times, the challenges of raising a child can be overwhelming - managing tantrums or defiance, helping kids regulate their emotions, and nurturing a connected relationship. Counselling can assist in building an understanding of your own emotions, your strengths, and strategies to navigate the ups and downs of caregiving. Therapy can also provide an in-depth understanding of the developmental needs of children to promote a nurturing and strength-focused environment for children.
Therapeutic Approaches
Every family is different. The best fitting approach may include one, or many, therapeutic modalities or counselling techniques. Some of the most commonly used therapeutic approaches used include:
- Psychoeducation
- Play-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness Approaches
- Emotion-Focused Coaching
- Trauma Therapy