Group Therapy is a Viable Option to Consider If Your Child is suffering with any form of Neurological Disorders. It Can be a Source of Support for Kids as it Improves Child's ability to Communicate & Connect with Others. Group Therapy helps Kids Feel Heard and Known. It also Help Kids Learn to talk openly about their Struggles and Learn from Peer Modelling.
Children have limited understanding of emotions. Guided interactions with peers helps in increasing emotional intelligence and develop social skills that are essential development goals for children. Child struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Poor/Limited Socialization may benefit greatly from Group Therapy.
In individual therapy, the child will work on specific goals to address these skills. An example might be making one new friend by initiating a conversation and using active listening skills. This helps the child practice a specific skill set. In a group setting, however, the child has the opportunity to work on these skills with other kids in the room.
Children in Group Therapy Learn from Each other about themselves and others
