All therapists and the rest of the caring staff at Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center are dedicated to providing children with a safe, neutral environment wherein they can express themselves and eventually attain a trusting relationship with everyone they see at the center. While we specialize in working with children, we offer counseling for individuals, families, groups, parents and married couples.
In addition, we use play therapy, a developmentally appropriate intervention. Research shows that play therapy brings about therapeutic results. Children enjoy play therapy, and children naturally use play to understand their world and solve their problems. Play therapy involves creating a safe environment where children can express themselves.
Tender Hearts completes Prescriptive Play Therapy with children beginning at age two. Prescriptive play therapy may involve Child Centered Play Therapy, Directive Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Art Therapy, Bibliotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We also work with families who have children with severe behavior problems. Tender Hearts has expert staff in addressing problems of those who have experienced abuse sexually, physically, or emotionally. We work with grieving children, families, or individuals.
Children May Need Therapy When:
Physical Abuse has occurred They have a low self-esteem
They are underachievers They are violent with themselves or others Parents are divored They have been victims of sexual abuse They have trouble making friends They have difficulty separating from a parent Emotional or verbal abuse has occurred They have trouble staying on tasks They break boundaries and rules They are withdrawn and isolate themselves
If you feel your child is in need of counseling please contact one of our offices. The professionals at Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center have experience interacting with children in ways that facilitate openess and growth.
To learn more about play therapy, click on the link below to view this presentation from The Association for Play Therapy.
