At Curious Box Therapy, we understand the importance of nurturing strong, positive relationships between parents and their children. Our expert Parent-Child Therapy (also known as filial therapy) is designed to address the unique dynamics within families, offering targeted support to improve communication, build trust, and foster emotional bonding.
Using techniques like Filial Therapy and Theraplay® principles, we create a safe and non-judgmental environment where families can work through difficulties together. Whether you need to address specific behavioural issues, resolve family disputes or simply build a stronger bond with your child, our child-parent relationship therapy is here to help.
The benefits of filial therapy
Filial therapy offers several benefits for both children and parents. From strengthening family bonds to dealing with behavioural issues, there are countless reasons that families may choose filial therapy sessions. Some of the benefits are listed below:
For children:
- Ability to understand and express their emotions more effectively
- Improved self-esteem and confidence
- Higher levels of trust and security in the family environment
- Greater ability to manage actions and behaviours
- Develop better decision-making skills
- Stronger parent-child bond
- Increased ability to cope with stress and challenges
For parents and caregivers:
- A greater understanding of their child’s emotional needs
- Better communication between parent and child
- Improved confidence in parenting skills
- Stronger family relationships
- Better able to support a child’s emotional well-being
- Less stress and worry
How does filial therapy work?
Filial therapy sessions usually involve guided play sessions where a therapist works with children and parents together. Part of the process involves teaching parents how to conduct therapeutic play sessions that can take place at home later.
Through play, children can express themselves in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Play is a child’s natural language, therefore this approach also helps parents to understand their child’s needs.
Parents learn to respond to their children empathetically and supportively, rather than interrupting their play. Over time, this method helps build trust between children and parents, improve communication, and create a stronger connection.
Can filial therapy work for my family?
Filial therapy is proven to be effective in helping families overcome a range of challenges, including behavioural issues, emotional challenges, or strained parent-child relationships. It can also help families dealing with trauma, illness, substance abuse, anxiety and much more.
Because filial therapy takes place in our nurturing, engaging play spaces, children can express themselves freely, and parents gain a greater understanding of how to support their child’s well-being. If you’re unsure whether child-parent relationship therapy is right for you, please contact us for a more detailed discussion about your needs.
