The 6 most important benefits of child psychotherapy

These are the main benefits of child psychotherapy, and the reasons why it is useful.

Psychotherapy can be applied to all types of people, but its methods and objectives vary, among other things, depending on the age group to which the patient belongs.

This is especially important in the case of psychological support services for children, since in the first years of life changes occur very quickly both physically, mentally and socially, and psychological intervention must be sensitive to this reality. If we add to this the fact that childhood is a stage in which special attention and support is needed, it is not surprising that therapy for children is one of the most demanded services in the field of psychology.

In this article you will find a summary of the most important benefits of child psychotherapy, a way to know their potential.a way to know their potential.

What are the main benefits of child psychotherapy?

As its name indicates, the infantile psychotherapy is the type of psychological therapy used to take care of those who are going through the stage of the infancy.

1. It is a guide for the development of their identity

In childhood, we are especially sensitive to the labels and adjectives that others put on us.Often, we come to believe them so much that they limit us. In order to allow children to discover their potential in different areas of life, child therapy gives them tools to explore their identity and their abilities without depending on the point of view of others.

2. Offers support and advice to parents

Parenting and education is not easy, especially if you do not have experience in it. In this sense, child psychotherapy is very useful, because parents have the advice of a psychologist who gives them guidelines adapted to their case.

3. It is a place to learn to express emotions.

The little ones are not born knowing how to channel their feelings and emotions in an adequate way taking into account the context in which they are in every moment. In this sense, children's therapy is useful for them to develop their emotional intelligenceIn this sense, child therapy is useful for them to develop their emotional intelligence, so that they are better able to identify their emotions and express them in the most constructive way possible.

4. It offers them a structure to organize themselves

Compared to adults, children have a greater propensity to behave according to short-term incentives.. In child psychotherapy, they are helped to structure behavioral patterns with short-term, medium-term and long-term goals, so that they do not simply give in to their impulses.

5. It helps them to coexist and manage conflicts.

Another important area of intervention in children's therapy has to do with conflict management and taking into consideration the interests of others.. Although the degree to which they can achieve this depends a lot on their age, in these sessions we work so that, based on their level of development, they do not focus only on their desires, which will also protect them from frustration.

6. It helps them to develop resilience and coping strategies.

Especially in cases where children suffer from illnesses or psychological disorders.It is important that they can develop psychological skills linked to resilience, even if their condition is not chronic. However, it should be clear that child therapy does not only apply to cases in which there are physical or mental pathologies.

Are you looking for psychotherapeutic support for children?

If you are interested in having your son or daughter attend child and adolescent therapy, please contact us. At Avance Psychologists we have more than two decades of experience in the field of psychotherapeutic assistance, and we currently serve people of all ages. In addition to individualized psychological therapy, we offer services in neuropsychology, psychiatry, coaching, family therapy and couples therapy. You will find us in Madrid.

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