Child therapy is not always easy for parents to discuss.

With the stigma of mental health, nobody wants their child to “need therapy,” which is unfortunate because therapy can change lives.

Whether kids have traumatic issues or are struggling with the brave and simple act of being human, qualified professionals can help kids deal with really hard subjects.

It makes sense that parents and guardians need professional insight, especially for tender subjects or developmentally appropriate issues of growing up. Many people consider child therapy for huge topics like abuse, neglect, and trauma, but it can have an equally weighted focus on positive growth and strengths.

Therapy sessions can focus on working towards an optimistic future, developing positive coping methods, as well as boosting self-esteem, self-confidence, and other positive states and traits in children.

Whether the child is participating in play therapy, behavioral therapy, or expressive therapy, it can provide them with opportunities to survive after trauma and eventually, thrive.

Before you continue, We thought you might like to download our three Positive Exercises for free. 

These science-based exercises will provide you with detailed insight into Positive CBT and give you the tools to apply it in your therapy or coaching.