“Unlike adults, whose natural medium of communication is verbalization,
the natural medium of communication for children is play and activity.” G.Landreth
the natural medium of communication for children is play and activity.” G.Landreth
Play Therapy
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Child Centered Play Therapy is a nondirective, non-judgmental form of therapy that allows children to express themselves and make choices in a safe setting, acknowledging that children naturally communicate through the language of play. Play therapy occurs in a playroom stocked with carefully selected toys and materials designed to help children speak with clarity.
The job of the therapist is to create a relationship of trust and acceptance that permits a child to freely experiment with his/her process of growth and discovery. Children are encouraged to find their own solutions to issues that arise during the course of play and to work at their own pace. In the process, children are able to improve self-regulation and behavior and heal emotional wounds. |
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Art Therapy
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Art Therapy uses non-verbal techniques to help children express their inner thoughts and fears.
These sessions may involve specific art activities or media that are selected by the therapist to give children the opportunity to work out something for which they do not yet have the language. From clay to finger painting, markers to collage, children externalize and process their emotional experiences. |
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Child-Parent Psychotherapy
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Child Parent Psychotherapy is a special type of therapy that is sometimes used for families with very young children (age birth to five). The main goal is to support and strengthen the parent child relationship. It is often helpful after parents and children have experienced separation, violence, abuse, or other traumas.
This work involves children and parents together because very young children learn and grow best with their trusted adults. We work toward building, repairing, and nurturing the bond between parent and child so you feel more connected and better able to talk about difficult experiences. This therapy can help you feel like a more capable and successful parent. |
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Animal Assisted Psychotherapy (Not Currently Available)
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As a Certified Therapy Dog, Bobbie's Golden Retriever Wally brought calm, comfort and joy to clients, hospital patients and retirement home residents. In therapy sessions, he helped children learn about boundaries, empathy and unconditional love while supporting improvements in self-esteem, trust, and self-regulation. Wally retired in August, 2019.
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