Child therapists in Coquitlam with
fully functional rooms
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You love your children, want the best for them and have probably tried different strategies already.
Still, you might be wondering why your child is struggling.
Play and expressive therapy offers a warm and engaging space for children to express themselves.
As teens might prefer to talk, we offer talk therapy to them, with the option of incorporating art/expressive therapy if this matches their style.
Play and expressive therapy
helps children dealing with:
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Sadness/being shy or shutting down
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Tantrums and meltdowns
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Separation difficulties
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Anxiety/worries/feeling scared
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Aggressive/explosive behaviour
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School refusal
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Bullying
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Social difficulties
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ADD/ADHD
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Oppositional behavior (ODD)
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Self-esteem issues
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Separation and divorce
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Transitions (e.g. starting pre/school, having a new sibling, moving, change in living arrangements, etc.)
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Traumatic events (e.g. sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief, death in the family, etc.)
After counselling, see your child:
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better regulating emotions and behaviour
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increased sense of control
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feeling motivated
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increased self-confidence
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expressing anger in a safe way
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decreasing their anxiety and taming worries
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learning social skills
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coping with trauma and grief
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solving problems and trying different solutions
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adjusting to changes in the environment
Working together
Counselling sessions are targeted to every family as children's needs are unique. However, in general we propose the following:
Throughout the process you can expect open communication, frequent check-ins and if requested, collaboration with schools, daycares or other professionals involved as well as participation in case management meetings.