Parenting

The role of play therapy in children’s counselling

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: Insight’s therapists use play therapy to help children express emotions, manage anxiety, and improve communication through creative activities like drawing and dolls. Insights therapists in Red Deer use play therapy during children's counseling to facilitate communication and access to raw emotions that young children frequently are unable to verbalize. Play therapy involves such items as dolls, drawing utensils, crayons, paints and clay. Children readily use these items to tell stories which a therapist then interprets and applies to the child's particular situation. Therapists also gain insight into the child's emotional state by using play therapy because children easily transfer… Read More Here!

What does a child psychologist do?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: A child psychologist in Edmonton helps children (ages 3–18) manage mental health issues affecting family, peers, or school. They use specialized techniques to support children who may feel blamed or unable to share their struggles, giving them tools to cope effectively with anger, anxiety, or depression. A child psychologist in Edmonton is a trained counsellor who specializes in helping children who suffer with mental health issues that are serious enough to interfere with family relationships, peer relationships and academic work. Is there a 'right' age to seek counselling? Child psychologists may treat children as young as three years old… Read More Here!

Should I take my Child to a Psychologist?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: Taking your child to a psychologist can support their emotional and mental well-being, especially if you notice sudden changes in behaviour, school performance, or social interactions. Child psychologists help children discuss difficult feelings and provide guidance for parents concerned about developmental or behavioural issues. Taking your child to a professional child psychologist in Red Deer can make all the difference in the emotional and mental well-being of a troubled child. When a child begins exhibiting behaviours such as aggression, impulsiveness, fighting or withdrawing from friends and family, something may be happening in the child's life of which parents may… Read More Here!

Prepare your kids for Child’s Therapy

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: Preparing your child for therapy means explaining why they’re going, how it can help them manage strong emotions, and that therapy benefits the whole family. Be honest, reassure them they’re not in trouble, and describe what will happen at the session. To ease resistance, normalize counseling and consider pairing sessions with a fun activity to create a positive association. Preparing your kids for children's therapy in Calgary simply means letting them know how much you love them and want them to be happy. Explain how much better they will feel better about themselves by talking to someone who can… Read More Here!

How to choose the right family counsellor in Edmonton

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Family Issues, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: The right therapist can help your family communicate, overcome issues, and build stronger relationships. Insight’s licensed counselors provide support tailored to your family’s needs. When you’ve decided it’s time to get some support for your family and a situation they may be facing, it’s important to choose the right counsellor. That involves: REASONS TO SEEK THE SUPPORT OF A FAMILY THERAPIST Families face many challenges – some have been around as long as there have been families, and others are more relevant to today’s challenges. Navigating these challenges can be difficult and sometimes, you need the help of an… Read More Here!