Therapy for children is tailored to age and developmental level. Our therapists primarily use aspects of play, art, and music therapy when working with children. For children who are experiencing anxiety, stress-relieving techniques, including relaxation and yoga, also may be incorporated into the treatment plan. Through this multi-dimensional approach — which may involve more than one team member — your child will learn new ways to express feelings and needs.

BCCCAA also believes that effective treatment should involve the family and other members of a child’s community. Parents, caretakers, and siblings may be asked to participate in the therapeutic process so that skills learned in therapy may be better maintained in real-life situations. To this end, clinicians may use behavioral charts in session and at home to practice and reinforce these new behaviors.

For adolescents, therapy focuses on gaining an understating of their thoughts, expressing their feelings, and learning new ways to cope with problematic situations. Parents learn skills to manage interactions to develop more trust, openness, and positive behaviors.