“There are two lasting bequests we can give our children: one is roots, the other is wings.”
Hodding Carter
Our Approach to Therapy with Children
We believe that every child is perfect just the way that (s)he is, even if (s)he is experiencing difficulty...
grief depression
loss aggression
anxiety fear of the dark
sadness attention issues
separation anxiety low self-esteem
impulsiveness learning problems
fearfulness social withdrawal
bed wetting outbursts
fighting other childhood difficulties
Through play therapy, the struggle can be resolved and transformed into a child’s greatest strength.
How does it work? Children communicate through metaphor. Meaning that, instead of using words to explain how they feel, they show us by acting it out, most clearly through their play.
By being present with a child’s play we enter that child’s experience of the world. Often times a child struggles simply because (s)he cannot explain his/her feelings and needs with words. By understanding how to speak the language of play, a therapist can fully understand what a child is communicating and what they need.
When a child
feels fully seen,
heard and understood,
healing
happens
As parents and caregivers, we believe that we should understand what our child is feeling and needing all of the time. The problem is, when a child doesn’t know, (s)he can’t communicate it. The play therapist will help you by communicating the feelings and needs for your child. We believe that asking for help takes courage and also a great deal of love. We will honor your love for your child with deep respect throughout the therapeutic process.
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