You might be surprised and curious to find that there are therapists who meet with children under the age of 5. When would a child need to see a therapist and what does this therapy look like? We can help you think about how your child might benefit from therapy.
Children under the age of 5 are known for their ever-changing emotions; one minute they’re gleefully playing and the next they have sunk into utter despair. How do we know when the need for therapy arises? The answer is whenever you feel you need support! We can help your child process a scary event, manage temper tantrums, overcome their fears, and cope with transitions in their life. We’re here to help you manage unthinkable challenges along with developmentally appropriate, yet difficult, behaviors.
If you decide that you would like support to help your young child, you might wonder what it looks like. You may feel that your child won’t sit and talk to a therapist, and you’re probably right. Young children learn through exploring, playing, and moving. You can expect the therapy session to be quite busy, enjoyable, and enlightening! We can follow your child’s lead to think about new ways of responding to your child’s behavior and teaching your child new skills to cope with big feelings. We can use toys and books to help children learn to express their feelings in productive ways and help the grown-ups feel confident in their skills. It’s common to meet with both the parent and the child together to learn what is typical for your child and consider what you can do outside of the therapy session to address your concerns at home and in the community. Sometimes the most helpful thing is to hear from someone else that you are doing the right thing so you can feel confident and calm while helping your “little.”
If you want to learn more about how we can help your child no matter how small, please reach out to us! Our therapists would be honored to be a part of your journey.
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