Child-Led Play at Home: Strengthening Parent-Child Bonds and Boosting Emotional Regulation
If your child has been facing challenges like outbursts, difficulty managing emotions, or behavioral concerns, it’s natural to want them to develop coping skills through therapy. As a parent, you might wonder: Why are they just playing in therapy? It might seem like they're just having fun, but in reality, play therapy is far more than that. It’s a powerful way for children to learn important skills that help them better regulate their emotions and build resilience. And guess what? You can bring this type of play into your home for even more positive impact.
What Parents Should Expect of Their Child’s Therapy
Your child needs therapy, and you aren’t sure what to expect. Maybe you’ve never personally been to therapy, or maybe you had a negative experience with it, and you’re not sure what it will be like for your child. You are understandably uncertain and may be apprehensive about bringing your child to a new therapist. You’re more familiar with the dynamics of parent-teacher conferences or sitting in on your child’s doctor’s appointments. Therapy is unique in a lot of ways, especially concerning the treatment of your child’s mental health. This post outlines some things you can expect to experience when you take your child to meet with a therapist.