Starting something new can feel big for anyone, child, teen, or adult.
However, kids are often more naturally responsive to new experiences, like EMDR therapy, than adults.
A little preparation and trust will go a long way. You don’t need to explain the science; your therapist will do that in a child-friendly, age-appropriate way.
You could try saying something like this to your child:
- “Your Feelings Helper is going to help your brain feel better about some big feelings, kind of like cleaning up the inside of a messy drawer,” or
- “This is a special kind of therapy that helps your body and brain feel safer about things that are scary or confusing.”
Our team’s Rita Motta, Marggie Marks, Keisha Arshad and Marcella Galizia are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapists.
Rita recently wrote this blog post with tips to help parents prepare their child before EMDR therapy.
Ready to book an EMDR appointment for your child or adolescent kiddo – or for you?
Call our friendly Intake Team at 403-815-0271 to get started with an EMDR Therapy appointment for you, your child, or adolescent kiddo.
