SEEKING CLARITY ABOUT THE CHILD'S PROBLEM
Childhood problems may include struggles at school, tantrums at home, sleep difficulties, stomach upset, aggression, fear, and more. These sorts of issues are quite common in childhood. When the problems reach a threshold, because of their intensity or regularity, and especially if those problems are causing distress within the child or in others - it is important to first understand the source of the problem(s).
In the treatment process, I make contact with patients’ pediatricians to ensure that physical health issues such as sleep disorders and genetic abnormalities and have been ruled out as the cause for psychological concerns. Such communication between health service providers can make an enormous difference in the treatment outcomes for children. In addition to looking into medical causes for childhood problems, my work with parents and schools often uncover and address environmental causes of a child’s symptoms or psychological issues. Sometimes small shifts in the environment can change a child’s perspective and experience, ultimately fueling a fantastic transformation. Then, there is the strength-focused aspect of my work. I enjoy discovering the treasures within children. Like a treasure hunter, I discover assets, reserves, and resources within the child’s personality, which were previously hidden from view. From my perspective, no treatment can be successful if this element of the treatment is ignored.
In the treatment process, I make contact with patients’ pediatricians to ensure that physical health issues such as sleep disorders and genetic abnormalities and have been ruled out as the cause for psychological concerns. Such communication between health service providers can make an enormous difference in the treatment outcomes for children. In addition to looking into medical causes for childhood problems, my work with parents and schools often uncover and address environmental causes of a child’s symptoms or psychological issues. Sometimes small shifts in the environment can change a child’s perspective and experience, ultimately fueling a fantastic transformation. Then, there is the strength-focused aspect of my work. I enjoy discovering the treasures within children. Like a treasure hunter, I discover assets, reserves, and resources within the child’s personality, which were previously hidden from view. From my perspective, no treatment can be successful if this element of the treatment is ignored.
