INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES SUCH AS PLAY, ART, SAND TRAY THERAPY TECHNIQUES, COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) AND TRAUMA-FOCUSED CBT TO SERVE CHILDREN BEGINNING AT AGE 5
Children often express their thoughts and emotions in nonverbal ways, such as play and Art. In play therapy, children use play as a way to work through their emotional struggles, behavioral difficulties, and family problems. You can read more about Play Therapy here and Sand Tray Therapy here. Sand Tray and Art Therapy techniques are also helpful to teenagers and adults in conjunction with traditional talk therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a type of talk therapy that helps people change negative thinking and behavior patterns. Learn more about CBT for children and adolescents here.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents impacted by trauma and their parents or caregivers. Read more about TF-CBT here.