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ABWhen a child experiences challenging behavior in therapy, a good therapist will respond with empathy, validate the child’s feelings, and maintain a calm and objective demeanor. They may use techniques like active listening, positive language, and de-escalation strategies to address the situation.
Here’s our therapist meeting the child where he is. She is calm, validating his needs and giving him time to express himself.
When a child experiences challenging behavior in therapy, a good therapist will respond with empathy.
Here’s a more detailed look at how a good therapist might respond:
Empathy and Validation
Calm and Objective Communication
Redirect the child’s attention to the activity they are working on when the time is right !
There are so many ways to help a young child dealing with stress or trauma. Getting down, leaning in, just as our therapist is doing looking into their eyes, and being deeply attuned can be the gentle touch that they need. Do contact us if you need any training or support to manage challenging behaviours.
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