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What does therapy look like?

PLaying!

A child's primary occupation is play so this means we can make the most lasting developmental growth and change when a child is engaged and motivated through play activities. This also fosters the relationship of trust and connection with their therapist to create a safe place for trying new things!

A collaboration with the child

Our therapists utilize a child-led approach which means that a child's interests and choices play a primary role in driving the activities within a session.  While the therapist guides and tailors the activity to support skill growth and development, we never force children to participate and avoid an authoritarian approach to providing treatment.  Instead, therapists join into the child's motivations and play schemes to create opportunities for learning. 

Collaboration with family

When it comes to establishing and implementing the best treatment and care for your child, we rely on both your expertise as your child's caregiver, and our specialized knowledge in sensory integration, engagement, and skill building.  In order to ensure treatment is addressing challenges in your day to day life and the underlying, root causes, we encourage ongoing 2-way communication and feedback as part of this relationship and collaboration. 

Our Priorities in Treatment

Ensuring SUccess

finding Intrinsic Motivation

Creating a Safe Place

As therapists, our job is to create a "just right challenge" for clients. This is the space between boredom and frustration or discouragement where they can learn new skills and achieve success. 

Creating a Safe Place

finding Intrinsic Motivation

Creating a Safe Place

Finding a place of comfort and safety is foundational to be able to push the boundaries of a comfort zone and build skill. If we do not start in a safe, connected place, it is much more difficult for growth to occur.  

finding Intrinsic Motivation

finding Intrinsic Motivation

finding Intrinsic Motivation

 An activity must be meaningful and motivating to a child in order to activate the necessary areas of the brain and nervous system which allow for true progress.  

Maintaining Regulation

Supporting participation

finding Intrinsic Motivation

When our body is dysregulated or out of our optimal window, we are not free to explore the environment, learn, meet challenges, or engage in social interactions. The first priority is returning to an optimal, regulated state. 

Supporting participation

Supporting participation

Supporting participation

The therapist will be intentional with types of support and when they use them to allow your child to make mistakes and be successful. This can include verbal, tactile or physical cues.  It can also look like "holding space" for a child with little words or action until a child is ready! 

What you will not see

forcing or pressuring a child

Scolding, reprimanding, shaming, or punishing a child

"earning" gym time or "freetime" during a session

Drilling skills

Bribing

Holding expectations beyond a child's current capacity

Safety is not the absence of threat; it is the presence of safety


Dr. Gabor Mate

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7209 Creedmoor Rd. Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27613

919-844-1100

office@pediatricpossibilities.com

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