How Does Therapy Help Kids?

Therapy can help kids get through tough times and build resilience.

In therapy, kids talk and learn how to work out their problems. Going to therapy helps them cope better, communicate better, and do better.

What Problems Do Therapists Help With?

Therapists are trained to help with all kinds of problems. For example, they help kids and teens going through tough times like: family problems, school problems, bullying, and health problems. They help with feelings like: sadness, anger, stress and worry, low selfesteem and grief. They help kids and teens with conditions like: ADHD, depression, OCD and anxiety, eating disorders, self-injury, disruptive behavior disorders and trauma-related disorders.

Why Do Kids and Teens Need Therapy?

Kids and teens need therapy when they have problems they can't cope with alone. Or they need help when problems affect how well they do, feel, or act. If things don't get better on their own, kids may need therapy so things

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How Does Therapy Work?

In therapy, kids learn by doing. With younger kids, this means working with the whole family, drawing, playing, and talking. For older kids and teens, therapists share activities and ideas that focus on learning the skills they need. They talk through feelings and solve problems.

Therapists give praise and support as kids learn. They help kids believe in themselves and find their strengths. Therapy builds helpful thinking patterns and healthy behavioral habits.

A therapist might meet with the child and parent together or meet with the child alone. It depends on the child's age. A therapist might also meet with a parent to give tips and ideas for how to help their child at home.

What Happens in Therapy?

At first, the therapist will meet with you and your child to talk. They will ask questions and listen. This helps them learn more about your child and about the problem. The therapist will tell you how they can help.

After that, your child will go to more therapy visits. At these visits, your child might:

• Talk. Talking is a healthy way to express feelings. When kids put feelings into words instead of actions, they can act their best. When someone listens and knows how they feel, kids are more ready to learn.

• Do activities. Therapists use activities to teach about feelings and coping skills. They may have kids draw or play as a way to learn. They may teach mindfulness and calm breathing as a way to lower stress.

• Practice new skills. Therapists help kids

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• Solve problems. With older kids and teens, therapists ask how problems affect them at home, at school. They talk over how to solve these problems.

How Long Do Kids Do Therapy?

How long therapy lasts depends on the goals you and your child's therapist have. Most of the time, a therapist will want to meet with your child once a week for a few months.

How Can Parents Help?

You can do things to help your child get the most from therapy. Here are some of them:

• Find a therapist you and your child feel comfortable with. Your child's health care team can help you find someone.

• Take your child to all the appointments. Change takes time. It takes many therapy visits for your child to learn new skills and keep them up.

• Meet with your child's therapist. Ask what to do when your child shows problems at home. Ask how to help your child do well.

• Spend time with your child. Play, cook, read, or laugh together. Do this every day, even if it's only for a few minutes.

• Parent with patience and warmth. Use kind words, even when you need to correct your child. Show love. Give praise when your child is doing well or trying hard.

This information was provided by KidsHealth®, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this, visit KidsHealth.org or TeensHealth.org. © 1995- 2023. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. All rights reserved.

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Pirate & Fairy Celebrations Saturdays at McKee Botanical Garden

Fairy Hair Applications - The Glittering Gypsies will be here to add a bit of sparkle to visiting fairies.

May 6 & 20 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, May 13 & 27 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Live Pirate and Maritime Music with CharlieQ

May 13 & 27 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

May 6 & 20 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Live Pirate and Maritime Music with Acoustic Kuk

May 13 & 27 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

May 6 & 20 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Pirate and Fairy Celebration Saturdays in May! Come dressed in your fairy best or swashbuckling gear! (Costumes welcome but not required) Saturday, May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 10:00 – 3:00 pm. Enjoy New Make and Take Crafts every Saturday (while supplies last), Fairy House Building, Games, Temporary Tattoos and Live Entertainment, and Pirates and Fairies.

Balloon Twisting Fun with Tommy Tricks!

May 6 & 20 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, May 13 & 27 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Visit from Captain Jack Sparrow

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Magic with Magician Michael Van Ness!

May 20 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

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• Open door for parent involvement with consistent two-way communication and partnership.