Child Therapy
Child Psychologists in Halifax, Nova Scotia
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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO TAKE NEW CHILD THERAPY CLIENTS
For children aged four to eleven, therapy for emotional, social, or behavioural problems often takes the form of "play" (i.e., "play therapy"). Just like adults, children experience a wide range of of emotions and can struggle with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation problems, and interpersonal issues. However, unlike adults, children (especially young children) have not developed the verbal skills to clearly communicate their distress. |
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Therapy Designed Specifically for Children
Children are not yet able to understand and communicate their problems to others the way that adults do...and this means that adult-like talk therapy is simply not suitable for children.
How a Child Psychologist Uses Play Therapy
When working with a child psychologist at our Halifax office, play during the session is focused on emotional healing, growth, and behavioural change. Play therapy with one of our skilled clinicians becomes therapeutic to children as it allows them to express their emotions, worries, fears, and frustrations in a controlled and safe environment. The child psychologist guides the play to help the child express him/herself, will reflect on observed struggles and frustrations, and through play, will offer healthier ways to manage their emotions and gain control over their behaviours.
Involvement of Parents in Child Therapy
For younger children, observations and progress during play therapy may be shared with parents, who may also be invited to join in the sessions. Parents may offered their own individual sessions to discuss new developments at home and recommendations based on observations in therapy.
Treatment Areas
Our Halifax psychologists and counsellors can provide child therapy for issues such as:
Children are not yet able to understand and communicate their problems to others the way that adults do...and this means that adult-like talk therapy is simply not suitable for children.
How a Child Psychologist Uses Play Therapy
When working with a child psychologist at our Halifax office, play during the session is focused on emotional healing, growth, and behavioural change. Play therapy with one of our skilled clinicians becomes therapeutic to children as it allows them to express their emotions, worries, fears, and frustrations in a controlled and safe environment. The child psychologist guides the play to help the child express him/herself, will reflect on observed struggles and frustrations, and through play, will offer healthier ways to manage their emotions and gain control over their behaviours.
Involvement of Parents in Child Therapy
For younger children, observations and progress during play therapy may be shared with parents, who may also be invited to join in the sessions. Parents may offered their own individual sessions to discuss new developments at home and recommendations based on observations in therapy.
Treatment Areas
Our Halifax psychologists and counsellors can provide child therapy for issues such as:
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• Behavioural problems
• Peers relationships • Anger • Emotional regulation |
• Sibling issues
• Family interactions • Depression • Anxiety |
• Self-confidence
• Self-esteem • School problems • Social issues |
• Parent-child relationships
• Divorce / separation • Grief / loss • Impulsivity |
Ready to get help for your child and your family? Do you live in or near Halifax?
Please use the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also email us with any questions about child therapy.
Please use the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also email us with any questions about child therapy.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO TAKE NEW CHILD THERAPY CLIENTS***
***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO TAKE NEW CHILD THERAPY CLIENTS***