Frequently Asked Questions

Through play therapy, children learn improved ways of coping with emotions, expressing themselves, and behaving. Emotional regulation skills are learned, self-esteem and social skills are improved, and anxiety and negative thoughts are reduced. Play therapy also helps children build problem-solving skills, develop communication skills, and increase creativity. Play therapy provides a safe space for children to explore their feelings and experiences.

Every child must attend an initial session with a parent(s) or caregiver to provide information on family history, and current situation and set therapeutic goals. During the initial session, all families can visit the play therapy space. For most children, bi-weekly sessions are recommended to build trust and comfort with the therapist. Sessions must be consistent to achieve therapeutic goals.

Siblings can learn cooperative play, reducing sibling rivalry and jealousy through play sessions. Practicing harmonious play in play therapy sessions helps reduce household and parenting stress. Play therapy can also help siblings develop better communication skills, allowing them to better express their feelings and needs. It can also help siblings learn how to share and appreciate each other's differences. This can help siblings build a stronger bond, creating a positive environment for the entire family.

Parenting sessions help strategize new ways of coping with unwanted behaviours and provide advice on how to manage difficult situations. One common challenge addressed in parenting sessions is managing tantrums in young children. Parents are often given techniques to de-escalate these situations and help their children express their emotions more constructively. This can lead to a more harmonious home environment and improved parent-child relationships. Parenting sessions can also help build better communication and problem-solving skills between parents and children.

Safe and Sound Protocol is a music intervention that calms the nervous system from its defense states (fight, flight, freeze). Listening to 15 mins to 30 mins of dynamic music daily sends signals to the vagus nerve and gradually reduces defenses over time. SSP users have reported feeling more calm, more focused, less reactive, less anxious, and increase emotional regulation. SSP changes how we feel, think and connect with people.

The SSP music intervention has been shown to reduce anxiety and improve focus in teens. By incorporating this music into their routine, your teen can feel less overwhelmed by social pressures and school assignments. It enhances their ability to concentrate, helps them manage stress, and provides a sense of inner calm essential for navigating these challenging years.

SSP can assist parents by reducing defensiveness and increasing stress tolerance. This music intervention can be beneficial for every parent, as it has been proven to lower reactive behaviors, such as yelling, and promote more effective communication. You can stop feeling guilty about raising your voice and start fostering a more proactive and peaceful environment in your home. Just 15 minutes of listening each day can create significant improvements in family dynamics.