When therapy is needed

Child's Play Counseling Services

When therapy is needed

Most childhood upsets will resolve their selves without therapy. It's when they don't that play therapy can be used to offer children a safe, non intrusive, and natural way to quicken recovery from common and major traumatizing events. Seeking therapy for a child does not indicate failure as a parent, but often indicates a deep concern and love for the child.

Indications that a child may benefit from Play Therapy:

Low Self-Esteem

Excessive anger, worry, sadness, or fear

Behavior which is immature for the child's age

School problems

Behavior which interferes with making and keeping friends

Problems with eating, or sleeping

Difficulty adjusting to family changes

Excessive shyness or low social skills

Talking about not wanting to live

Trauma such as:

Chronic illness, illness or injury of a family member

Divorce or separation of parents

Death of a close family member or friend

Natural disasters

Hospitalization, painful or frightening medical procedures

Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse

Witness to domestic violence

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