Pediatric Mental Health Blog
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy
When it’s time to seek therapy for your child, the options can seem endless. Read on for answers to 6 common questions about child therapy!
Infographics About Child Therapy
Our free printable infographics make complex concepts about emotional and behavioral health more accessible so that caregivers, clinicians, and educators are better able to understand and engage with the therapeutic process.
We aim to empower the community through user-friendly psycho-education, skill building, and practical application—because a deeper understanding of mental and behavioral health increases awareness, reduces stigma, and encourages early intervention.
Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids
Emotional regulation is often equated with calmness, but that’s not the whole picture. Rather, emotional regulation is effective management of all emotions. Anger, sadness, frustration, jealousy, grief, excitement, shock, elation, fear are not generally “calm” emotions, but a person can experience them from a place of governance.
Read on to learn more, and explore our free printable resources!
Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents
Some teens struggle to manage the stress, anxiety, and depression that often accompany the pressures of academic achievement, social competency, family dynamics, and self-regard. Early intervention can prevent long-term mental health issues by helping adolescents develop a foundation for emotional well-being.
Read on for more information and free resources!
Behavior Management Tools & Tips
Every kid is different and we have to tailor behavior management plans to their individual needs and abilities. Read on for practical guidelines for a balanced approach to behavior management.
10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids
From a therapeutic perspective, interventions that utilize hand-on learning techniques can lead to increased interest, motivation, engagement, and progress! Here we have collected 10 of our favorite hands-on therapeutic activities to help kids develop emotional literacy, build self-esteem, practice coping skills, manage behavior, and recognize values.
Sensory Processing Disorders
Children with sensory issues may struggle with textures, loud noises, crowds, food preferences, etc. These sensitivities are often seen in children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but they can also appear in otherwise typically developing children. Understanding and supporting a child’s unique sensory needs can help them feel more comfortable and engaged in their environment. Read on for more information and free printable resources.
Alphabet Feelings
"Alphabet Feelings" provide a framework for adults to help kids to systematically explore different emotions, scenarios, and coping skills. Print this FREE resource and check out our other recommended ways to exercise social and emotional learning.
Bibliotherapy for Anxiety
One of the best ways to tame childhood anxiety is to demystify it. Explore the feelings, triggers, behaviors, and outcomes of anxiety through targeted story books and conversation, or bibliotherapy. Learn more and explore our recommended children’s books about anxiety.
Childhood Perfectionism
A perfectionist aims for the ideal version of a pursuit and has disproportionate feelings of disappointment if they fail to reach their goal. Perfectionism can have many roots, but it is generally tied to a person’s perception of their self-worth.
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy encourages imagination, self-expression, and exploration through specially selected toys and materials. It offers a transformative pathway for children to explore their emotions, navigate challenges, and find healing through the power of play.
Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas
Art therapy empowers children to develop coping skills, build self-esteem, and find healing by using creativity to communicate thoughts and emotions that words alone cannot express. Explore our art therapy prompts, ideas, and activities, and check out our recommended materials for art therapy with kids!
Five Kinds of Productive Play
Play contributes to the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of children. It enhances motor skills, stimulates creativity, and cultivates social intelligence through interactions with peers. Play also serves as a natural learning platform, helping kids understand the world around them. Learn about five kinds of productive play and explore toys that support each kind.
Child Therapy FAQ
Find answers to common questions about child therapy like: What is a child therapist? How do I find a pediatric psychotherapist near me? How do I afford therapy for my child? Would my child benefit from therapy? Will my child be labeled with a diagnosis? How do I support therapeutic progress?
Empower parents and caregivers to make informed decisions about their child's mental health care.