Child Psychotherapy

 

Child Sessions

Although the name Feelings School may connote a group setting, it is, in fact, individual psychotherapy.

Your child will meet weekly for 30-35 minutes with the therapist.

A parent or caregiver joins the session for the remaining time to talk about the skill that was focused on that day. Your child will connect, engage and learn about feelings through art, play, talk, writing, or drama.

 

We suggest following the 8-12 week BE A STAR curriculum which will give your child the opportunity to:

  • Become aware of the intensity of emotions and learn how to modulate them

  • Develop insight around Self-States

  • Acquire mindfulness/grounding skills

  • Increase emotional vocabulary and communication

  • Track homework and skills learned through the use of a “Passport” journal

  • Understand the connection between feelings, thoughts and behaviors

  • Try out new ways of thinking/behaving

  • Participate in positive reward systems

  • Write a narrative to consolidate knowledge about identity, family, and emotions

  • Share the narrative with family members

  • Celebrate gains made with a party at the end!