Child psychologist explains how kids' therapy works - and if your child needs it

There’s a lot of talk these days — on social media and in parenting circles — about kids and therapy. But with all the noise, it can be hard to know what’s true and what actually applies to your child. Psychologist (and friend of the pod) Dr. Andy Kahn joins us today to clear up any confusion. He unpacks common questions and offers honest, stigma-free insights into how therapy for kids really works.

For more on this topic:

• 5 steps to take if you  think your child is depressed
• What is CBT?
• Questions to ask a therapist

Timestamps:

(04:42) How do you decide if therapy is necessary?

(11:30) How do you talk to your child about starting therapy?

(15:16) What if my child doesn’t want to go to therapy?

(18:20) Will I know what’s happening in the sessions?

For a transcript and more resources, visit the In It page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at init@understood.org.

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