Ask the Child Therapist Episode 89: Helping Kids See the Benefits of Child Therapy

Ask the Child Therapist Episode 89: Helping Kids See the Benefits of Child Therapy

You made the decision that your child needs therapy. You talked to your partner about the benefits of child therapy and you are finally in agreement. You scoured your area for a good therapist. But now, your kid is refusing to go.

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PSP 066: What to Do When Your Child’s Therapy isn’t Progressing

PSP 066: What to Do When Your Child’s Therapy isn’t Progressing

“How did it go?” You ask your child after yet another therapy session. “Fine.” Your child flatly replies. It’s been months and it is always the same thing. No reaction after therapy. No behavioral changes at home. Is your child’s therapy working? Are there goals? What is going on in there?

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Ask the Child Therapist Episode 30: Looking to Start Child Counseling? How to Spot a Good Child Therapist!

Ask the Child Therapist Episode 30: Looking to Start Child Counseling? How to Spot a Good Child Therapist!

If you are about to start child counseling -let’s talk! You thought the decision to start child counseling was hard enough, but how are you supposed to know what makes a good child therapist? You are about to partner with a stranger to help you parent. Gulp. That’s a bit scary. Maybe it took a lot of convincing to get your bundle of nerves to […]

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Ten Behaviors That Would Worry Even a Child Therapist!

Ten Behaviors That Would Worry Even a Child Therapist!

As parents we worry, that is what most of us do. But how do you differentiate what behaviors are common and what behaviors are something to worry about? Sometimes it is hard to tell. In my practice parents voice many concerns, many of which are easy to address and are typical for the developmental phase their kids are in. Some behaviors, however, warrant some serious […]

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How to Find a Good Child Therapist

How to Find a Good Child Therapist

You feel over your head. You’ve hemmed and hawed, but last night’s behavior solidified it – you need to find a child therapist. Your child needs help. Your family needs help. But, where do you start? You thought the decision to pursue therapy was hard, but finding a child therapist seems even harder! Where do you find one? What makes a good child therapist? Relax, […]

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