- Are you having difficulty controlling your child’s behavior at home?
- Are you receiving reports from school that your child is acting out in class?
- Is your child frequently having tantrums, meltdowns, or displaying aggressive behaviors?
- Are yelling, screaming, or physical aggression common in your child’s interactions?
Disruptive Behaviors
What is Disruptive Behaviors Therapy?
Disruptive behaviors can vary widely among children, but they often interfere with their ability to function effectively at school and home, impacting their relationships and overall development. These behaviors may include tantrums, yelling, screaming, physical or verbal aggression, and property destruction. Such behaviors often stem from an inability to regulate emotions, leading to ongoing challenges as the child grows. Disruptive behavior therapy addresses these issues by teaching children to regulate emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. At Wellspring, our diverse, experienced, and licensed therapists are dedicated to helping your child and family navigate these challenges effectively.
Treatment for Disruptive Behaviors and Emotional Regulation
Wellspring offers a comprehensive approach to managing disruptive behaviors and teaching emotional regulation skills. Our therapeutic approaches are designed to meet the unique needs of each child and family. Here’s how we address these issues:
- Thorough Assessment: Our therapists conduct a detailed assessment of the problem by meeting with parents and the child over several sessions.
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with the child to address specific behaviors and teach emotional regulation and coping skills.
- Parent Sessions: Support sessions for parents to help them respond effectively to their child’s behavior and implement strategies at home.
- Educational Consultation: Collaborate with the child’s educational team to ensure consistent strategies are applied in school settings.
- In-Home/In-School Therapy: Direct support in the child’s natural environments to provide practical and immediate interventions.
- Family System Support: involves providing tools and strategies for the entire family to prevent, manage, and support emotional regulation and coping.
Our therapists work with children as young as four through the teen years, supporting them at each developmental stage to develop the skills they need to manage their emotions and behaviors effectively.
When is it Time to Seek Help?
The need for intervention varies for each child and family, depending on the severity and manageability of the behavior. Early intervention is crucial as it can prevent escalating disruptive behaviors into more significant issues. Even if your child is initially resistant to therapy, our therapists can provide valuable consultation to parents, offering strategies to cope with and respond to the behavior effectively.
Have Questions?
Our Intake Coordinator can answer any questions you may have about our services