A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Therapy

Motivation

Which Counselor Are You, Again?

Elise M. Howard M.A. on October 9, 2020

Overwhelmed by the multitude of providers in your child's wrap-around program? Here's a quick guide to who's who, and the role each of them will play in your child's treatment.

Overwhelmed by the multitude of providers in your child's wrap-around program? Here's a quick guide to who's who, and the role each of them will play in your child's treatment.

Play

Is My Child's Therapy Just Play Time?

Elise M. Howard M.A. on December 28, 2019

Wondering why your child only talks about games when you ask how their therapy is going? Here are 5 reasons your child might be playing in session.

Wondering why your child only talks about games when you ask how their therapy is going? Here are 5 reasons your child might be playing in session.

Suicide

What Does My Child's Counselor Tell Other People?

Elise M. Howard M.A. on June 28, 2019

Worried that beginning your child's therapy will be the end of your family's privacy? Find out what your child's counselor can and can't share.

Worried that beginning your child's therapy will be the end of your family's privacy? Find out what your child's counselor can and can't share.

Motivation

5 Signs That Your Child Needs a New Therapist

Elise M. Howard M.A. on June 21, 2019

Changing your child’s counselor seems daunting, but the process can be surprisingly simple. If you see any of these red flags, it may be time to make the switch.

Changing your child’s counselor seems daunting, but the process can be surprisingly simple. If you see any of these red flags, it may be time to make the switch.

Health

Should I Let an Intern Counsel My Child?

Elise M. Howard M.A. on June 18, 2019

You've heard of resident doctors, but an intern counselor? Here are some disadvantages to consider if your child's therapist is a student, too.

You've heard of resident doctors, but an intern counselor? Here are some disadvantages to consider if your child's therapist is a student, too.

Health

7 Surprising Advantages of Having an Intern as a Therapist

Elise M. Howard M.A. on March 21, 2019

You've heard of resident doctors, but an intern counselor? Here are some advantages to consider if your child's therapist is a student, too.

You've heard of resident doctors, but an intern counselor? Here are some advantages to consider if your child's therapist is a student, too.

Health

Your Child's Intake Paperwork, Demystified

Elise M. Howard M.A. on March 12, 2019

Don't have time to read every line of that waiting room packet? Know the basics of your paperwork before you walk in the door, so you can ask informed questions.

Don't have time to read every line of that waiting room packet? Know the basics of your paperwork before you walk in the door, so you can ask informed questions.

Motivation

4 Keys to Getting Any Space Ready for In-Home Therapy

Elise M. Howard M.A. on January 22, 2019

Worried that you have to pick up every toy before your home is ready for a therapist’s arrival? Worry no more; here are the 4 things that actually need to get done.

Worried that you have to pick up every toy before your home is ready for a therapist’s arrival? Worry no more; here are the 4 things that actually need to get done.

Fear

Four “What If’s” of Child Abuse Reporting

Elise M. Howard M.A. on November 20, 2018

Does your child’s counselor really have to report that? What if an incident happened a long time ago, to another child, or to an adult?

Does your child’s counselor really have to report that? What if an incident happened a long time ago, to another child, or to an adult?

Punishment

What Is Considered Child Abuse?

Elise M. Howard M.A. on October 22, 2018

Many parents worry that their disciplinary tactics will be interpreted as abuse by their child’s therapist. Get the facts on what legally counts as child abuse or neglect.

Many parents worry that their disciplinary tactics will be interpreted as abuse by their child’s therapist. Get the facts on what legally counts as child abuse or neglect.

Health

What Should I Bring to My Child’s First Appointment?

Elise M. Howard M.A. on October 3, 2018

Many parents are surprised by the amount of information needed during their child's first counseling session. Make sure you're prepared.

Many parents are surprised by the amount of information needed during their child's first counseling session. Make sure you're prepared.