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The Role of Play in Therapy: How Play-Based Approaches Help Kids Heal

”Play is a natural part of childhood and acts as a vital role in a child’s social and emotional development. Erik Erikson, an expert in human growth and development, defines play as a “situation in which a child can work…

Engage TreatmentApril 8, 2024

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The Importance of Self-Care: Teaching Kids to Take Care of Their Mental Health

Self-care is defined as “the ability to care for oneself through awareness, self-control, and self-reliance in order to achieve, maintain, or promote optimal health and well-being. Self-care practices involve both nurturing one’s physical and mental health, which can be accomplished…

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Exploring Identity: Using Therapy to Support Children’s Sense of Self

Identity can be explained as a “person’s sense of self, established by their unique characteristics, affiliations, and social roles.” It is a complex concept that encompasses a range of factors, including gender, ethnicity, culture, family history, and personal experiences. Identity…

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The Power of Storytelling in Therapy: Helping Children Make Sense of Their World

Storytelling is explained as a developmentally sensitive tool to elicit children’s thoughts, identify their distortions, and help to facilitate grasping a more accurate understanding of their inner word. It is recognized as one of the central methods of communication between…

Engage TreatmentApril 8, 2024

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The Benefits of Family Therapy: Strengthening Bonds and Building Resilience

Family relationships can have a profound effect on mental health, behavior, as well as the physical heath of a child. Parental attachment, for example, is predictive of numerous developmental outcomes in children, such as general well-being, self-esteem, social competence with…

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From Frustration to Focus: The Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Kids

Pediatric occupational therapy (OT), as explained by the Hospital for Special Surgeries, “involves the use of play, movement and exercise to help kids develop or regain age-appropriate, functional skills to participate in home, school and community activities… typically focuses on…

Engage TreatmentApril 8, 2024

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Navigating ADHD: Strategies for Supporting Children in Therapy

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), previously referred to as attention deficit disorder (ADD), is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as a chronic, neurological disorder. ADHD is characterized by three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.…

Engage TreatmentMarch 27, 2024

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The Art of Movement: Using Dance Therapy to Build Confidence and Self-Esteem in Children

Dance therapy, also known as dance/ movement therapy (DMT), emerged in the 1940s as early innovators, began to realize the benefit of using dance and movement as a form of psychotherapy. Building emotional intelligence can help children foster improved self-awareness…

Engage TreatmentMarch 27, 2024

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Adventures in Therapy: Using Outdoor Play to Support Children’s Well-Being

Adventure therapy is a form of psychotherapy aims to “improve an individual’s physical, social, spiritual, and psychological well-being through the healing power of the wilderness with evidence-based, experiential therapy, recreational activities, and wilderness expeditions.” It is derived from the principals of Outward…

Engage TreatmentMarch 27, 2024

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Building Resilience: How Therapy Can Help Children Overcome Trauma

Trauma is defined as any type of distressing event or experience that can have an impact on a young person’s ability to cope and function. Trauma can affect the innerworkings of a child’s brain. For example, research indicates that traumatic stress can result in…

Engage TreatmentMarch 27, 2024