Constructive Parenting offers counseling for preschool aged children in Charlotte, NC.
Your preschooler is struggling.
Maybe your little one has trouble keeping his hands to himself or getting along with friends. Maybe your child is shy and has a hard time with new situations and new routines. Even young children have big emotions and until kids learn how to share them their behaviors can be really hard for parents to manage. Therapy for preschoolers can help!
Effective counseling is possible for young children.
Whether your child is struggling with aggression or anxiety I have years of experience providing a safe and comforting environment for children to open up about their thoughts and feelings. With young children this is done through play therapy using sand trays, art, and toys specifically chosen for their therapeutic value.
Play is the easiest way for children to express what is on their minds and in their hearts. Putting words to thoughts and feelings is hard for adults, so it’s no wonder that children have trouble with this too (either because what they are feeling is too threatening or because their brains have not matured enough to process in the way that teens and adults typically do). In time work will focus on building your child’s ability to recognize what her needs are so that she is able to use words to ask for help.
Do you need extra support within your child’s preschool?
Sometimes it’s hard to identify exactly what your child is struggling with in school. After all, you don’t get to see their behaviors when your not there. With your permission I can coordinate with your child’s school to observe your child in the classroom, and develop a behavior plan with your child’s teacher and preschool director.
I will also provide parenting support to help you:
- understand what is behind your child’s behaviors
- recognize patterns so that you can help your child before he or she looses control
- be consistent while still being loving
- let your values guide your parenting choices
- create a space for your child to connect and open up to you
