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Children & Teens Articles
Guides for parents on how counseling helps children and teens, from play therapy and school worries to the early signs of autism or teen depression. Learn about therapy for children and teens.
Children & Teens
What Play Therapy Actually Is
Parents often hear play therapy described and quietly wonder whether their child is just being babysat with toys. It is a structured clinical approach with a specific rationale, and the reason it uses play instead of conversation is developmental.
Children & Teens
High-Functioning Autism: What Parents Notice First
Children described as high-functioning are often identified late, because strong language and academic ability mask the social and sensory difficulties underneath. Parents usually notice the gap before anyone else does.
Children & Teens
Back-to-School Anxiety: Helping Your Child Start Well
Most back-to-school nerves settle within two weeks. What distinguishes ordinary nerves from anxiety worth treating is whether it is shrinking your child's world rather than just making the first days hard.
Children & Teens
What Is Play Therapy and How Does It Help Children?
Play therapy uses play as the language of the session because young children do not yet have the vocabulary to explain what is wrong. It is structured clinical work, not simply supervised playtime.