4Rivers Counseling

12/09/2022

Reminder for the season: Don’t frame leaving a location (or taking a break) when a child is overstimulated, out of sorts, and dysregulated as a threat or punishment.

Threats will only further dysregulate the child, likely escalating the situation.

Leaving is an act of compassion. It’s honoring a need. It’s doing for our child what they cannot do for themselves 🤍

08/27/2022

08/23/2022

We all need our partners to comfort and soothe us in hard times but did you know fulfilling this need strengthens your relationships?

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05/20/2022

Co-regulation tips! 🥰

04/02/2022

Recovering mats have a hard time saying “NO.” Here are 10 suggestions for ways to say “NO.”

02/25/2022

Being seen and loved allows us to feel safe. Let's keep working to see our children and ourselves for who we are (not what we do).

02/13/2022

Do your children need more in their lives? Schedule a consultation with one of our therapists today & talk about play. 😋

Day #5 of National Play Therapy Week!

So how do I know if my child needs play therapy?

We’ve talked this week about all the things a child learns through play and the messages they internalize when someone plays with them. So how do I know if I should seek out a play therapist?

Usually if a child’s emotional states or behaviors are impacting their ability to thrive in one or more environments/relationships (school, home, friendships, siblings, etc) then it’s worth talking to your pediatrician about a referral for counseling! This might be due to nuerodivergence (ADHD/ Autism), grief and loss (death/moving/divorce/removal from home), trauma (abuse/neglect/life threatening incident), or brain chemistry (anxiety/depression). Talking to your doctor is a great place to start a conversation about any concerns you may have! ❤️