Concerned about your child’s mental health and wellness? The team at Mid Cities Counseling Center of Crowley and Colleyville, TX, offers children's therapy to help them overcome whatever challenges they may be facing.
Understanding Child Therapy
Children are full of thoughts and emotions, and they often face many challenges in their homes and schools. Even children without any mental health conditions have times when – due to experiences or thought distortions – they suffer. For example, some have unrealistic expectations of themselves or they no longer get along with their best friend.
Sometimes, other issues are involved. Children go through various stages as they grow, which can impact their mood. Health issues, behavioral problems, and ADHD may also be present.
To put it simply, kids can go through a lot. And sadly, they don’t always recognize that there is an issue or know how to relay information about what is going on.
Children's therapy helps children identify when something is wrong, manage their emotions, communicate when something isn’t right, and – ultimately – live a more fulfilling life. How do you know if your child needs therapy, though? And what happens during therapy? The team at Mid Cities Counseling Center of Crowley and Colleyville, TX, answers these questions below.
Signs Your Child Might Need to See a Therapist
As children go through so many changes, not all the following signs automatically mean they need therapy. For example, if a child has an angry outburst after a busy day, it’s more likely that they are just tired than there is an underlying issue. However, if you notice signs such as the following on a consistent basis, seeking therapy is wise.
- Their grades start slipping, especially in subjects or topics they normally do well with
- They start worrying constantly
- They are becoming defiant, arguing with you, or talking back
- They seem irritable or sad more often than not
- They lose interest in friends, activities, or being social
- Their self-esteem seems low, they mention self-harm, or they wish they weren’t alive
- Their sleep or eating habits have changed
What Does Child Therapy Involve?
Therapy is personalized to the individual, so it won’t look the same for every child. However, therapy often includes the following:
- Talking, as this helps uncover the heart of the matter
- Play therapy and activities, including learning mindfulness techniques
- Learning communication, listening, and other skills
- Discovering solutions to problems
If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health, give our team at Mid Cities Counseling Center a call at (817) 888-8131 extension 0 to schedule a children’s therapy appointment. We offer in-person sessions in Crowley and Colleyville or online sessions throughout Texas.