Alaska, (Mental Health) Feb-18-2010 – While many memories of childhood are likely to be happy and carefree, others are not as innocent, and some can be especially traumatic or debilitating. Though parents in the past may have hesitated to seek counseling services for their children, aware of social prejudice and stigma surrounding the practice, today's parents are increasingly aware of the substantial benefits that child therapy can have for their young ones. But finding the right therapist isn't exactly a straightforward process. In fact, it can be frustrating and convoluted, sometimes leading to inadequate or potentially even damaging experiences with sub-par professionals. This week, Child-Therapists.net has been launched in an effort to address the many difficulties that parents often face as they search for the right therapist (visit http://www.child-
Parents and other interested parties who visit the site will find a wealth of information about child therapy, including how and why it is practiced, and what to expect –and not expect-- during sessions. Through being prepared for initial meetings with quality information, parents can feel more confident about their decisions and become a more meaningful and effective part of their child's healing. Hoping to serve visitors beyond intelligent discussion of issues in child therapy, however, Child-Therapists.net is also preparing to launch a sizeable directory of caring professionals. Through offering a quick yet quality-driven method for finding a child therapist locally, the site will help national and global efforts to improve access to care, while also promoting sound and proven therapy practices.
Whether facing symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), depression, developmental difficulties, or other mental, emotional, and behavioral issues, children can often benefit from meeting with a seasoned and caring therapist who understands many of the challenges faced by youth within the context of their development. Seeing a child therapist for a few sessions to determine whether any significant mental health issues are present or establishing a long-term course of therapy can have a considerably positive effect on a child's quality of life well into the future, and it is this potential that Child-Therapists.net hopes to help encourage.
Child therapy and counseling professionals interested in becoming a part of Child-Therapist.net's mission can contact the site's administration team to receive more information about the program and to apply for space within the directory itself. While the site's scope will extend only to the United States and Canada, its founders hope to add strength and integrity to the worldwide awakening in the healing power of psychotherapy when delivered in a positive, professional, and truly caring context. In the weeks and months to come, Child-Therapists.net looks forward to welcoming many new members and visitors, and to expanding its services to help the cause of therapy and counseling resources online thrive.
