When to switch from play to talk therapy?
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Anonymous
| DC has behavioral/self reg issues, also emerging anxiety/depression. Feel like play therapy isn't helping. At 5, my child is verbal, smart, can be manipulative at times. When would I switch? Feel we aren't getting anywhere... |
Anonymous
| Can you ask the person providing play therapy? My 6 year old is also smart and verbal, but doesnt have anywhere near the emotional vocabulary to benefit from talk therapy. Of course, she also has AS, so perhaps an NT 6 yr old would be able to do this. |
Anonymous
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Personally, I think that play therapy for a kid with chronic behavioral issues is of questionable utility. It's good for a young child who has experienced a traumatic event, e.g., divorce of parents, etc---but not for a kid who doesn't really think their behavior is a problem.
I would look to find a therapist who will work with both of you together--after all---you are with them all the time vs. a one hour a week therapy session. The therapist can help you in terms of finding better ways to respond to your kid's behavior in a way that will effectuate change. I have an extremely challenging adopted child and have joint therapy to be extremely helpful for me in terms of dealing with her. |