Episode 11: It’s Time For a Therapist
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Excerpt: “I need a therapist who totally understands that. If I end up with a therapist who is 100% play based therapy, where I think Mr. 7 will have a grand time playing - but he’s not going to open up. You can’t trick him. You can’t trick him with Playdoh and trucks and all of a sudden he’ll tell you…I just think it’s going to have to be an out-of-the-box approach for an out-of-the-box kid.”(More below)
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Overview: It's been a tough road in our house recently. Mr. 7 has been struggling with some out-of-control behaviors that we haven't seen in over a year. Now that he's bigger and older, we want to make sure we meet his needs in whatever way possible. At this time, this means we need a therapist for him. It's going to be an adventure to find just the right person who will truly understand our son, but we will keep on searching and loving him for who he is.
Takeaway #1: We have recognized that our son is struggling, more so than usual. His behaviors are starting to get out of control, and he’s a big kid. We need help.
Takeaway #2: Finding a therapist for him isn’t going to be easy. He’s a complicated little human with a variety of needs. We need someone to truly get on his level and understand the way he works.
Takeaway #3: The approach to therapy that we need has to have a knowledge of gifted children, and hopefully twice-exceptionality. It needs to be an out-of-the-box approach, because you can’t trick him. He’s an out-of-the-box kid.
Your turn: Have you been in this position? Have you considered therapy, or had experience with it for your child? DM me on Instagram @on.the.hard.days and share it with me! You are a rockstar, Mama!