Talking is a healthy way to express feelings. When your child puts feelings into words instead of actions, they can act their best. 

Talk

Your therapist may use activities to teach your child about feelings and coping skills. This could include drawing or playing as a way to learn. 

Do Activities

Your therapist will help your child practice what they learn. This is often accomplished through playing games where kids need to wait their turn, use self-control, be patient, follow directions, listen, share, and try again.

Practice New Skills

With older children, your therapist will ask how problems effect them at home and at school. Together, they’ll talk over how to solve these problems.

Solve Problems

At first, the therapist will meet with you and your child to talk. They will ask questions and listen.

Your child and therapist will:

This helps them learn more about your child and the presenting problems. A treatment plan will also be developed at that time. 

During subsequent visits, your therapist will meet with your child individually and may utilize techniques, such as play or art therapy for children.