Understanding Post-Restraint Collapse in Children: What It Is and How to Support Them
Post-restraint collapse refers to the emotional breakdown or outburst a child might experience after having to “hold it together” in a high-stress or overstimulating environment. During these moments—such as at school, during a doctor’s appointment, or at a family gathering—children may restrain their emotions to meet behavioral expectations. However, this takes a toll on their emotional reserves.
How to Find a Child Therapist Near Me
Finding the right therapist for your child can be a daunting task. Use these tips to help you find the best play therapist and best child therapist near you.
What Are The Benefits of Play Therapy?
As a child therapist I’m often asked by parents what play therapy even is and what the benefits are. Just like when restaurants offer a children’s menu and an adult’s menu, what children need from therapy will look different to what adults need. As adults we are used to talk therapy where maybe we come in, sit down, talk about what’s going on and leave with ideas and tools. But play therapy can be very different from that. Why? Because play is the language of children.