Ep 166: My Child Won’t Open Up to the Therapist… Now what?

You worked SO hard to find a therapist for your child and getting consent from your ex was no easy feat.  And now your child isn’t talking.If your child isn’t talking in therapy — or worse, tells you it’s “boring” or “pointless” — you’re not alone. Many parents feel discouraged or even panicked when therapy doesn’t look the way they expected. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the common reasons children (especially those navigating trauma or high-conflict family dynamics) may shut down in therapy — and what you can do to support the process without getting in the way.We’ll talk about:Why silence in therapy isn’t necessarily a bad signWhat NOT to do when your child seems disengagedSimple ways to support trust-building between your child and their therapistWhen (and how) to check in with the therapistWhy patience and presence are your superpowers as a parentYou’ll leave with practical ideas and a deeper understanding of how healing actually starts for kids — even when they’re not saying much.Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.If you want to chat more about this topic, I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpcIf you want to support the show, you may do so here at Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/Wondering where to start? Check out our top free resources - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/resources.htmlIf you're interested in guesting on the show, please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7Where to find more from Rising Beyond:Rising Beyond FacebookRising Beyond LinkedInRising Beyond Pinterest