Toys are like the child's words and play is the child's language (Landreth, 2002)
Toys are like the child's words and play is the child's language (Landreth, 2002)
Therapeutic services for children include behavioral concerns, physical abuse, sexual abuse, ADD, stress management, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and attachment problems. Family therapy and parenting support are also provided as a course of treatment.
Therapy for children will generally look different than with teens or adults. Play Therapy is a preferred modality for younger children as it allows the child a safe place to process and express their emotions. Different aspects of play therapy utilized include:
Adlerian Play therapy
Child Centered Play Therapy
Theraplay (R)
Expressive/Sensory Play Therapy
Adolescent/family/adult work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Motivational interviewing
Experiential therapy
The initial session is for parents only to complete the intake and discuss concerns and goals. Treatment planning and modalities will be discussed at this initial session.