Playful Pathways Child Life Counselling and Consulting
What to Expect from Child Life Services
For many people, the work for child life specialists is unfamiliar. You are not alone, and as you face the mountain of uncertainty ahead of you, let us share with you what our services might look like and how they help.
Individual Assessment
First, we take time to get to know you and your children. The goal of this is to understand your child’s stage of development, personality, how they handle stress, and what they know about the current situation. For your family, we learn about your values, beliefs, and concerns to make sure our support fits your needs. We usually do this through play with the children and talking with the adults.
Sessions with Children
Play is at the heart of all our sessions with children! Every activity we do has a purpose and is rooted in play. Using crafts, make-believe, games, and hands-on lessons, we help children learn, connect, and build trust. Through play, we discover what children understand and where there might be confusion. This allows us to create clear explanations and teach ways to handle challenges with strength and resilience.
Sessions with Adults
In the case that sessions are offered after assessment to just adults, they are highly focused counselling sessions that provide education and practical skills for adults to support the children in their life during this particular event. These could include methods for preparing a child for upcoming events, strategies to reduce anxiety, or advice on supporting a child during stressful moments.