How A Child Therapist Huntington Beach Can Help Kids

By Sandra Harris


People don't realize how many issues the average child has to deal with during their lives. It can relate to something that is going on in school. There may be tension in the home environment that is getting them down. Some kids will have been exposed to a traumatic event. A child therapist Huntington Beach can help children through these periods of their lives.

It can relate to depression or anxiety which are very common. Kids can develop a disorder like this during the adolescence. Adults don't always think that children are likely to become depressed. However, something may set this off, such as a traumatic experience or a death in the family. There could also be a chemical imbalance in the brain which is more serious.

Children can benefit from various treatment approaches. This can involve one on one counseling. However, it often takes more time for a child to open up and express themselves. It especially relates to a child who has faced a lot of trauma in their lives and feels that they are not able to trust anyone. This can relate to a child who has been bullied at school.

Often a child who is being bullied feels that they are alone in life. They feel that they are not able to talk to a parent because of the reaction they will receive. They may feel ashamed of themselves. A child like this may become depressed and start to isolate themselves. A lot of children will react whenever they switch on their phone or computer.

It can relate to something like social anxiety, depression or panic attacks. There will be a sudden change in the behavior of the child. They may be more moody. They can become angry and lose their temper from time to time. Some children will isolate themselves from everyone else. They will prefer to stay in their room and they will prefer not to socialize.

Children are very honest and this comes out in the way in which they are playing. Children may show when they are angry or when they are sad. This is seen with imaginary play or with using puppets. The therapist will begin to ask them questions. They may also ask them more about their art work. You can tell a lot about what a child has drawn.

Children may also become rebellious because this is a way of escaping from their problems. They may be out at all hours of the night. They may engage with other kids and this can lead to other addictions. They will become moody and they won't pay attention to you. This is where therapy is necessary because there are always underlying issues that need to be looked at.

It can be easier to talk and share with kids who are the same age. Some children are more intimidated talking to an adult who they don't know. Of course, there are children who prefer not to share their problems with a group of strange kids either. However, over time they begin to connect and the relationships start to grow.




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