Child and Family Therapy

What is Child and Family Therapy?

Child and family therapy focuses on improving the emotional and behavioural well-being of children and their families. The therapy works by addressing the individual challenges faced by children while also recognising the impact of family dynamics and relationships. Family therapy often involves the entire family unit, including parents, siblings, and sometimes extended family members, in order to promote healing, strengthen relationships, and improve communication. By working together with the family, child and family therapy helps to create a supportive environment where children can express themselves and learn healthier ways to cope with their emotions and challenges.

Who may benefit from Child and Family Therapy?

Child and Family therapy is beneficial in treating any concerns related to the emotional wellbeing of children and/or their family.

How does Child and Family Therapy work?

This type of therapy works by assessing the concerns experienced by a child in relation to their family unit. A formulation of the factors causing and maintaining these concerns is then presented to parents and/or children. The therapist will then work with both the parents and child to address each maintaining factor through evidenced based techniques that are tailored to the individual family’s needs.

What are the benefits of Child and Family Therapy?

Promotes a deeper understanding of children’s concerns
Effective resolution of a children’s psychological symptoms and improved long term outcomes
Equips parents with the tools to navigate challenges and support their child
Improved communication within a family
Strengthened family bonds
Prevention of future concerns within the family or for the child

To find out more about Child and Family Therapy and whether it might benefit your child, get in touch.

Child and Family Therapy

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