At Child Therapy Specialists, we specialize in counseling
children
.
We
offer counseling for Wichita children, parents, and families in
a private, comfortable setting so that children can deal with
their issues, thrive, and grow to their
potential.
Depending on the age of the child, we may use talk
therapy, play therapy, family therapy, or a mixture of
interventions.
Our therapists include Registered Play Therapist -
Supervisors, whose
credentials verify their extensive
experience and training in working with the youngest
children. In addition to a
master's degree, the standards for Registered Play
Therapist - Supervisors include academic coursework
specific to children and their play, 2 years of clinical
experience, and a minimum of 1000 hours of
supervised play therapy experience.We also
have a special play therapy room for young
children—we do not expect children to do therapy like an
adult.
Children have
struggles in their lives. They are developing fast and
going through many rapid changes. They may be coping with
changes in their families, schools, or neighborhoods as
well. Many times they are not able to
communicate well about the things that bother them to the
people that love them. They become anxious,
angry, or misbehave, and their
parents become concerned and confused, uncertain how
they can help them or whether the child needs professional
help.
Sometimes
children get through the changes fine without professional
intervention, especially with the help of stable,
supportive caregivers who know what they need to
do to help. Sometimes, however, children
develop dysfunctional coping behavior and develop issues and
insecurities that leave effects that will
last throughout their life if left unaddressed.
The most effective time to address these issues is at the
earliest possible time.
It is more
effective to address the issues early than waiting and
letting them try to address these old issues and behaviors
in adulthood, when the behaviors are habitual, the
emotional effects are a part of their personality and they may
lack the skills needed for good emotional control and good
personal relationships which are essential for happy adult
life. Therapy for children is designed to understand
and support them at their developmental level, and teach them
helpful social and emotional skills so they can grow and
develop in the healthiest manner and "be all they can
be".
Children are different from adults and they need a special kind
of therapy designed to meet their developmental
needs.
Children
communicate differently and therapy for them needs to be
different than therapy for adults. Play is a part of
every normal childhood and is the natural form of communication
for youngsters. The parts of the brain involved in
creativie activities like drawing, storytelling and play
are directly linked to their emotions. Play can often be
effectively used to enable behavioral change even
after parents,
teachers, or other counselors have not had
success using logic and telling children what they need to do
to change.
Why is this
important? Even talkative and intelligent children are
not always developmentally able to express and work through
their feelings verbally like adults. Play therapy allows
children to use their natural creativity and ability to heal in
ways best suited to their developmental level. Through
the use of dolls, puppets, trucks, artwork, games and other
toys, children share their experiences and give the therapist a
view of the world through their eyes.
When a
child is in emotional pain, you want the best possible
care. Select a therapist with the training to give
it.
Call today! (316)
729-9965 For an appointment ortelephone consultation.
What if I’m not sure if professional
help for my child is
needed?
How should a child be prepared for
counseling?
How long does child therapy
take?
What is play
therapy?
Why use play in therapy with
children?
What is a play
therapist?
Who can be
a Registered Play
Therapist?
Is play
therapy an accepted, effective treatment
method?
Why are
some health professionals, and even mental health
professionals, not well informed about play
therapy with children?
What does the
scientific research say about play
therapy?
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