Therapy supports children, adolescents, moms and dads...
Therapy allows for an independent 'Thinking Space'
For parents the therapeutic space often provides time out so that you can look at your parenting choices and decide which are working the way you hoped and which are proving counter productive to your parenting goals. Some parents prefer to work directly with the therapist working through specific areas or topics that are personally important. Other parents prefer a group environment where topics are discussed and learning takes place among peers.
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Children aged 4-11 benefit from play therapy. This provides the child with an opportunity to 'play out' concerns, ideas, struggles etc. Children most often need someone to see them, see their concerns and understand what they are struggling with. Play gives them a voice and allows them to express themselves in ways they would not if they had to depend only on words. Parents receive regular feedback and are able to work with the therapist to make necessary adjustments to help the child.
Adolescents would choose between individual therapy or a group set-up. Some adolescents are very private and prefer an individual space, while others find that they learn and move forward best when among peers who challenge, share, teach and grow together.
Adolescents would choose between individual therapy or a group set-up. Some adolescents are very private and prefer an individual space, while others find that they learn and move forward best when among peers who challenge, share, teach and grow together.
Family therapy is a useful in working through family concerns together. Families work together to ensure that every voice in the family is heard, they look at patterns of behaviour and factors that trigger these patterns/behaviours. Once families understand their chosen patterns of behaviour they identify those that are productive and in line with family goals and those that they would like to change. Families work together to communicate more openly and clearly and to make choices that are good for the whole family.
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