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Child & youth psychological counselling
Child & youth counselling involves the assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioural problems of children and adolescents.
It is not uncommon for children and youths to experience challenges with:
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peer pressure
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family conflict
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abuse
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bullying
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addictions
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self-harm, suicide
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physical injuries
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behaviour
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divorce, family separation
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learning disabilities, ADHD
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self-esteem, body image
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eating disorder
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sibling rivalry
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academic failure
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fear and anxiety
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post traumatic stress (PTSD), etc.
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Your child may be exhibitting their stress or challenge in a number of ways. Some typical signs you may observe include:
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bed wetting
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nail-biting
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tantrums
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withdrawal
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school failure, absence
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hyperactivity
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excessive aggression
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shyness
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defiance
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anger
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anxiety
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and a range of other emotional
or behavioural disturbances
Treatment approaches can include:
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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
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Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI)
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play therapy for young children
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individual counselling for older children
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art therapy
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child group therapy
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family therapy for a variety of problems
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social skills training
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parenting skills training
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classroom, academic, and playground strategies
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psycho-educational assessments
Whatever the challenges, we can help you identify, accept and discuss solutions to effectively manage them. Our therapists provide support to you in developing the skills necessary for a healthy and cooperative family life based upon mutual respect and social equality.
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