Overview
When To Seek Help
Therapeutic Modalities
Overview
Child-Focused Therapy is the Emotional Support of Children. Young Children aged 3 to 12 years old mostly express their Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviour through Play as Talk Therapy may be too over-whelming for them. Play is especially crucial and the language medium for younger Children aged 3 to 6 years old, whom are in the Early Childhood stage.
Child-Focused Therapy may include Systemic Therapy using Play Techniques, Sandplay Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy using Symbol Work, or any other Children Therapies.
Child-Focused Therapy may include Systemic Therapy using Play Techniques, Sandplay Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy using Symbol Work, or any other Children Therapies.
When To Seek Help
Child-Focused Therapy provides essential Emotional Support for Children who are struggling to cope with Challenging Life Events such as Trauma, Grief, Death, Divorce, Changes in their Family Dynamics, Have a Negative Self-Image. e.g. being a Victim of Bullying, Lack of Self-Confidence, or other matters impacting the Child's Developmental Functioning in Home, School, or in their Lives. Child-Focused Therapy creates a Safe and Nurturing environment where Children can express their Emotions and work through their Feelings in a way that resonates with their Developmental Age.Your Child may benefit from Child-Focused Therapy when your Child is having:
Behavioural Issues at Home or in School
Having Negative Behaviours, e.g. Fighting, Bullying, Stealing, or others in any Social Setting that affects the Child's School Performance and their Relationships with their Family and Friends.
Having Difficulty Expressing Emotions or Managing their Feelings
Struggling to Regulate their Emotions or having Negative Behaviours like Fighting in School and Throwing Tantrums.
Struggling with Self-Esteem or Self-Confidence
Feeling Unsure of Oneself or Lacking Confidence to do Age Appropriate Tasks, e.g. Buying food in a school canteen at 8 years of age.
Being a Victim of Bullying
Experiencing Trauma and Emotional Distress due to Bullying from others in any Social Setting.
Experiencing Significant Family Life Stage Transition
Difficulty adjusting to events like Grief, Divorce, Relocation, or any other Family Changes.
Therapeutic Modalities
Child-Focused Therapy utilises various therapeutic approaches to support Children’s Emotional World and their Psychological needs.These may include:
Systemic Therapy with Children. Youth, and their Families
Sandplay Therapy
Sandtray Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy using Symbol Work
Child-Centred Play Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Trauma Focused Therapy
Attachment Focused Therapy
Grief Therapy
