mybabybear
mybabybear
So we had an outside neuropsych testing done for my kid and 1 of the diagnoses was Other Specified Anxiety Disorder and they recommended psychotherapy. While I think that everyone benefits from therapy I feel uncomfortable forcing my child into this. We have discussed getting help from someone to help him when he feels nervous or when he has a hard time with his emotions (he does not understand ‘anxiety’); however he keeps saying “no” and has asked me not to make him. According to the results of the self rating scales, he does not see any issues with social emotional and that everything is good. School social worker also suggested therapy before these results were even available.
Does anyone have any experience or advice?
Does anyone have any experience or advice?
29.03.2024
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mybabybear
Thank you for the response! How would I find someone like this? I really would like someone neuroaffirming. I don’t want anyone to try to change him, but give him tools and strategies.
As a mother or professional, should I wait until he agrees with therapy? Should I try and bribe him to “just try it one time”?
As a mother or professional, should I wait until he agrees with therapy? Should I try and bribe him to “just try it one time”?
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scruffy.nerf.herder
@mybabybear, I would start by Googling certified play therapist near you and see what comes up.
If you find someone, you can preface it with him by saying they are a safe space for kids and he wouldn’t have to talk if he doesn’t want to. So much work can happen just through play activities- that’s kids’ language, so to speak, and they work out/process whatever they need to in the metaphor of play. The play therapist will notice themes and guide them without needing to ask tons of questions. I wouldn’t bribe or try to talk him into it, just let it be 100% his decision.
If you find someone, you can preface it with him by saying they are a safe space for kids and he wouldn’t have to talk if he doesn’t want to. So much work can happen just through play activities- that’s kids’ language, so to speak, and they work out/process whatever they need to in the metaphor of play. The play therapist will notice themes and guide them without needing to ask tons of questions. I wouldn’t bribe or try to talk him into it, just let it be 100% his decision.
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*Disclaimer that this is not professional advice since I’ve never met your child, but just general ideas given what you’ve shared.
Forcing a child to do therapy generally won’t be very successful. They could be resistant to the clinician and possibly resent you for making them go to therapy, especially if he doesn’t feel like there are any problems.
Something that may work though is finding a play therapist or someone who specializes in sand tray therapy or art therapy. These modalities feel less like traditional psychotherapy “tell me your problems” and are more client-guided/child-centered. He may respond better to these.