Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show Therapy Shopping Is Exhausting
Apr 21, 2025
A mother grapples with her daughter's ADHD behavior and the daunting task of finding the right therapist. The hosts offer compassionate advice and discuss the emotional toll on families navigating such challenges. They emphasize the importance of persistence, support groups, and adapting therapeutic approaches. Personal check-ins reveal insights from parenting adventures, including CPR training and the impact of public media like PBS on childhood learning. It’s a heartfelt exploration of resilience and the complexities of modern parenting.
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Research Therapy Types First
- Do extensive research on therapy types like CBT or DBT before contacting providers to find the best fit for your child's needs.
- Email therapists with clear information about past therapies, what worked or didn't, and ask if they think they'd be a good fit.
Medication May Need Adjustment
- If medication isn't reducing meltdowns at home, it might not be effective enough, even if school behavior improves.
- Consider consulting the prescribing doctor to adjust the medication or try alternatives.
Use Support Groups for Therapist Leads
- Join ADHD or parenting support groups online to find therapist recommendations and learn from parents with similar experiences.
- Use these groups to gather names, availability, and feedback before reaching out to potential therapists.
