https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 18:35:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605450 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:03:16 +0000 BSB 2605450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Oh, good to know. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605449 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:02:03 +0000 Mamaof2 2605449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: he started going once a week and then it went to every other week then every three weeks, etc. We are now at every 6 weeks (its been a little over 2 years) and if school starts off well we are done :grin: </p> <p>He goes Fridays at 5pm - school is done at 3:15 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605437 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:50:03 +0000 Jess1483 2605437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked as a school-based mental health professional for awhile. I was a behavior specialist who intervened with students with mental health challenges (depression, anxiety, ODD, autism, etc.) in the classroom. Managing crises when needed, but also teaching coping skills, etc. I worked in conjunction with the school counselor and school psychiatrist, as well as a therapist with my program. I think the program was invaluable for the kiddos in it, and I was also able to help teachers with concerns with other students as well. I would love to see school-based mental health programs expanded, because improvements can be made for kids, especially when they have assistance in their triggering environment.</p> <p>As a parent, I would definitely take my child to talk to someone if I felt like they needed someone else to talk to, even if I didn't feel they had a specific mental health concern. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605413 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:09:24 +0000 PawPrints 2605413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Of course! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605411 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:08:08 +0000 BSB 2605411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mama Bird: Yeah, I worry about our (DH and I) issues.</p> <p>@Andrea: That's great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605409 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:05:02 +0000 Andrea 2605409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sure! I was really pleased to see that our school added a psychologist to their staff. It's a wonderful resource to have right there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605388 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:45:00 +0000 Mama Bird 2605388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah. I worry that the kids might inherit my depression, and even more that I won't know if they do. My parents sure as anything never knew because they had bigger things on their plate, and probably the only reason I survived my teenage years is that I had a dog who looked out for me. I think the kids will need better coping skills then I had if they have this problem... which might call for therapy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605383 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:41:00 +0000 BSB 2605383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: How often do you take your LOs? Does it continue throughout school? Do they miss some school because of it. I think missing their lunch would be the best time to schedule therapy but not sure how easy it is to get that appt. Or even therapy after school or weekends, if it's available would be great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605369 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:30:12 +0000 Mamaof2 2605369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes of course and I do!</p> <p>I agree about the stigma - I had a new manager at work and told him I had to take leave to take DS to his therapist and it was a gasp and "oh wow sorry"</p> <p>I was like sorry for what? Its been amazing for him!</p> <p>Our Elementary has a huge no bullying program so I am hopeful that it actually works! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605368 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:28:14 +0000 jhd 2605368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would absolutely take LO to see a therapist if needed. I also hope that he will have other adults in his life besides DH and I that he can trust to talk to about things.</p> <p>Schools do actually have some resources, but I agree that more is needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-take-your-lo-to-see-a-therapist#post-2605366 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:24:42 +0000 BSB 2605366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With all the suicides I'm hearing about in young children, I'm seeing more and more need for therapy for children. It would be great for schools to start some type of mental health program or, at least, teach coping strategies. Especially in this day in age where social media could be making things worse. </p> <p>I'm thinking high school or middle school, but my friend who is a guidance counselor thinks it should start younger and I agree. (She said she is in charge of her whole elementary school, which is 600 students). </p> <p>I will try to limit social media to my LOs but I think coping strategies might be best. It might even be proactive if and when they are bullied at school or on social media. I think nowadays kids will find a way to create an account without my knowledge, if I were to tell they can't have one. </p> <p>I do really wish there was less stigma against therapy. </p>