Maybe your child is demonstrating signs of struggle, has experienced a life change or traumatic event. As a parent you may be wondering “How is therapy any different than me talking with my child?” or “Will this even help?”
Working with a child therapist gives you a guilt-free space where you can discuss your complex feelings about parenting while learning about child development and how it plays into their upbringing. Therapy also provides you and your child with an ally who is not motivated by personal interests or unintentional biases that family and friends sometimes have. But at its essence, therapy isn’t about giving advice, it’s about listening and developing a tailored treatment plan that positions your child to thrive.
The goal is simple.
Our primary goal is to help you and your child:
· identify the source of their beliefs and challenges
· introduce tools and techniques to reframe those beliefs
By recontextualizing negative thoughts, your child can begin to see themselves, the world, and the challenges they face with unbiased clarity.
Therapy provides a safe space and tools to help your child.
At Thrive Postpartum, Couples and Family therapy we offer a warm and interactive space in which we can work with your child to identify and build upon their strengths while developing positive ways of coping with negative behaviors, thoughts, or feelings about themselves.
Equally as important, we work to empower you and your child with practical tools and techniques. For example, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a treatment model that focuses on changing the way we feel by altering the way we think about ourselves and the world around us. CBT is not only a great therapy option for children, but it can be particularly helpful for adults—parents of children and newborns alike. Working with one of our counselors can give you the skills to overcome stress, sadness, self-doubt, guilt, anger, or any other difficult emotions you may be experiencing.
What you can expect
· A clear plan: During our first session, we’ll meet with you, the parent(s), alone in order to get a better idea of the challenges that your family is facing. Then, we will meet with your child individually to get a picture of all the parts and unique circumstances that bring you to us. From there, we’ll work to develop and deliver a treatment plan based your child’s needs.
· A judgement-free zone: When it comes to counseling for kids, parents often have preconceived notions about therapists. But we understand your reservations and assure you that we meet each of our clients with unconditional positive regard. Our practice is a place where you can feel safe to open up and expose your vulnerabilities with someone who will validate your concerns and help you develop practical solutions.
We understand that you are worried about the welfare of your child, and we want to help. Once you are able to better understand what your child is facing, you truly can help them grow stronger. With us guiding you through the process, you can make sure that your child has the awareness and tools needed to develop properly and overcome challenges on their own. As a parent, you can feel less stressed out, more connected, and confident that you are raising a happy and healthy child.
Getting started
If you would like to reduce your stress, instill greater peace in your home, and ensure your child’s healthy development, we can help. Our team can be reached by text or phone at 224-698-9792. Alternatively you can also schedule an appointment online. We look forward to hearing from you.