Dr. Gregory Ramey’s 5 Things You Should Know About Child Therapy
The decision to seek mental health assistance is a tough one for many parents. Here is what you can expect.
- Therapy is work. You are seeking help because you are feeling overwhelmed and want someone to really appreciate your situation. I’m going to ask lots of questions to help me understand what’s going on. I don’t need as much detail as you want to offer, so don’t be upset if I interrupt you to focus on the information that is really essential.You and your child will likely leave my office with work to complete. Therapy is not just talking about how you feel. It’s about changing how you behave and think. If you are unable to complete these tasks because you are too busy or overwhelmed, don’t waste your time seeking help.
- Child Therapy is about change. “I’ve tried everything with her, and nothing works” is perhaps the most common comment I hear in my office. Child Therapy will be successful only if you are willing to try something different. Your child’s behavior is more likely to change when you do. If my suggestions are always met by “that