Therapy
Diagnosis is never the endpoint. The Child Study Center Clinical Therapy
Services promote healthy family systems that address the specific needs and
abilities of the children and families we serve. Individualized treatment
plans make use of a range of therapeutic interventions, including individual
therapy, group therapy, family therapy, parent counseling, consultation,
and/or service planning.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy helps children and adolescents in a variety of ways. They
receive emotional support, resolve conflicts with others, understand feelings
and problems, and try out new solutions to old problems. Goals for therapy may
be specific (change in behavior, improved relations with friends or family,
addressing trauma related symptoms), or more general (decreasing anxiety,
improving self-esteem). The length of therapy depends on the complexity and
severity of the problems. Our therapists utilize a variety of interventions
including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child-Centered/Play Therapy,
Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Experiential/Narrative Psychodynamic Therapy.
Family Therapy
Family Therapy focuses on helping the family function in more positive and
constructive ways by exploring patterns of communication and providing support
and education. We use an integrated treatment approach to address the needs of
the child within the family system. We also use some specialized therapeutic
models, including Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, intended for children
with histories of trauma and abuse, and Theraplay®, a short term,
therapist-directed play therapy for children and their parents.
Group Therapy
We offer group therapy programs that are specifically designed to provide
effective treatment for children and adolescents with complex issues. Our
treatment groups have a parent component, with either a concurrent group or
educational workshops including:
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To call for more information, contact Amy Groessl at 312-726-4011
