Play therapy helps young children deal with life changes, work through fears and improve social skills and behaviour.
Child Play Therapy
Irena understands how to work with children and their parents. She uses play therapy as a tool for addressing how children think, feel and behave. Almost all sessions are activity based and usually result in parents gaining a better understanding of how to support their child.
When a child has had something bad, sad, or scary happen to them, play helps them through the healing process. In the presence of a trained play therapist, the child is able to process the trauma, express what they are feeling, and begin to gain mastery over the things that scare them. Play is less intimidating, indirect and a more comfortable form of self-expression when compared to talking.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)is used to help older children learn how to tame fears, and boss back worries. Irena adapts CBT to fit the developmental age and unique needs of each child. Using a combination of play and talk, Irena teaches children how to be stronger than their “worry monsters" , putting the child in control of their anxious thoughts and feelings.
Details
Therapy Sessions with Children
$150 (no GST) per 50-minute session payable on the day of the session (cash or e-transfer).
Parents are welcome to communicate via email or over the phone between appointments, and will not be billed for brief contact updates. Parents should plan to attend follow up meetings periodically for which they will be charged the rate of $150 per 50 minute session.
Please give 24 hours notice by phone or email when cancelling an appointment.
You may be eligible for insurance coverage given that Irena Razanas is a Registered Social Worker with the College of Ontario Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
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