At Blossom Valley Therapy Centre, we are aware of just how difficult it can be to get the parents to make a decision regarding what kind of assistance the child really requires. Most of the families pose a question to us, deciding whether the child would be better served through behavioral therapy or through counseling.
It is good news that both methods are useful; the only thing to do is to understand which one would suit your child best. We are determined to support you in this decision and help you with compassion, expertise, and care.
Surviving the Difference
The basis of behavioral therapy is the modification of certain actions and habits, based on systematic methods. It assists children in practicing good behavior, impulse control, and developing improved socialization skills. Such issues as the following are well addressed using this approach:
- Frequent tantrums or defiance
- Attention deficit conditions and hyperactivity.
- Problem in following rules or routines.
- Problem with controlling anger or frustration.
Counseling (or talk therapy or psychotherapy), on the other hand, enables children to understand and express their feelings. It is more of an introspective process, which promotes mental and emotional well-being as it promotes free communication and self-awareness. The most useful in counseling children include:
- Anxiety or sadness
- Low self-esteem
- Stress in the case of friendship or school.
- Divorce or bereavement in the family.
How We Decide What’s Best
Once the families start visiting our special education centre, we would begin with a thorough process of assessing the child in order to gain an insight into his or her behavior, emotions, and learning requirements.
We have a team of skilled therapists and psychologists with whom we collaborate in order to develop the individual plan. In other cases, a combination of behavioral therapy and counseling can be the most effective.
Here’s how we determine the right path:
Evaluation: We watch your child and collect the opinions of parents, educators, and guardians.
Goal Setting: During the session, we discuss concrete behavior and emotional well-being goals that are sure to be attained.
Therapy Plan: We select the choice of strategies of both approaches when necessary so that therapy will be practical and interesting.
Review and Feedback: We keep track of the progress and modify the processes to achieve improvement on an ongoing basis.
Benefits of Each Approach
Behavioral Therapy: Teaches problem-solving, enhances concentration, and eliminates undesirable behaviors.
Counseling: Development of emotional awareness, confidence, and improved communication skills.
Combinative Strategy: Not only focuses on why people behave the way they do, but also how to reorient such behaviors, which makes your child fully supported.
Our team also provides hyperactivity therapy to children with the problem of staying focused or calm. The sessions are based on both behavioral strategies and relaxation and attention exercises to enhance self-control and functioning in my everyday life.
Final Thoughts
Blossom Valley Therapy Centre shares the view that all children should have an opportunity to achieve their full potential, socially, emotionally, and academically. Whether your child needs a child behavioral therapist, counseling sessions, or a mix of both, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Our special education centre’s caring professionals are ready to assist your child to grow as a confident and happy child.
