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CHILD THERAPY SERVICES
THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILD THERAPY
Childhood is one of the most important times of our lives from a developmental standpoint. Anything that happens in this stage can have a direct impact on a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior into adulthood. While all children occasionally experience difficult and defiant behavior, some children experience abnormally challenging behavior which is not age appropriate. Others have difficulties understanding or regulating their emotions and behaviors, which can lead to trouble developing social skills and other problems.
Child therapy can benefit all children because it provides an opportunity for the child to learn to recognize their emotions and the connection they have with subsequent behaviors. This has many benefits:
- Emotional Regulation: Children who learn to control their emotions and behaviors at a young age have a solid foundation for the rest of their lives.
- Improved Relationships: Children who attend therapy are better able to regulate their emotions and interact with their peers in a healthier way. This increases their social competencies and helps benefit their social lives.
- Decrease Problems: Children who suffer from issues like anxiety and depression can find a therapy to be a helpful tool as they learn to navigate their conditions. Many children find ways to cope that can help decrease symptoms over time.
- Increased Self-Esteem: Regular child therapy can help improve your child's confidence and sense of self-worth, which can help them develop a healthy sense of self that they carry throughout their lives.
During a child therapy session, we will work to build trust with your child and give them an environment in which they can express themselves with confidence. This helps them gain awareness and understanding of their inner selves. We'll use a variety of strategies to help your child explore their feelings and work through problem solving tactics. This helps develop creative problem-solving skills later in life, as no two issues have the same solution. If you'd like to learn more about how child therapy can help, reach out to our office. We have worked with children from throughout the Western New York area.
CHILD THERAPY CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR THE FOLLOWING:
CONTACT OUR CHILD THERAPIST TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
If your child is suffering, count on our child therapists to help. Here at WNY Psychotherapy Services - Amherst, we want to truly help your child and change the way they see difficulties to prepare them for a successful future. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact our offices today. We proudly provide service to patients throughout Western New York including, Buffalo, NY; Hamburg, NY; Tonawanda, NY; Orchard Park, NY and nearby areas. We look forward to meeting your child!