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Scenario

How to explain therapy to your young child

I have been in therapy for years but my 7-year-old asked me why I go talk to a stranger every week and I realized I have no idea how to explain it.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children's concrete thinking meets the abstract work of mental health care in ways that require new language for healing.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting through your own mental health challenges?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.