3 Reasons to Bring Your Child to Therapy
How do I decide when to bring my child to therapy? Should I wait and see if this gets better? Learn three reasons to call a therapist.
Most parents have wondered about the well-being of their child on quite a few occasions. Determining when your child is showing normal growing pains and when they need professional support can be a difficult task. Not every challenge requires the support of a therapist. Read on to learn three signs that it might be helpful to call in a professional.
1. A change in personality or behavior that lasts more than 3 weeks
Parenting can be a bit like whack-a-mole — as soon as you hit your stride, a new challenge arises. As children develop, it’s not uncommon to see temporary changes in behavior or personality. However, if a change occurs that doesn’t resolve in about 3-4 weeks and it’s causing distress for you or your child, it may be helpful to talk to a therapist. A therapist will do a thorough assessment and make a recommendation about the type of therapy sessions that will be most helpful, often a combination of individual and family therapy.
2. Your child is talking about hurting themselves
3. You’ve noticed a regression
Your child is fully potty trained and suddenly starts having accidents at school. Your child was mastering math and suddenly stopped doing schoolwork. If you notice your child taking a step back in development, either losing skills or acting younger in other ways, reach out to your child’s school, pediatrician, or a therapist to further assess. Temporary regressions are normal when there is a sudden change or stressor, but these regressions shouldn’t last more than a few days.
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