Sitting in on a kid's therapy session

[@Jokercard2009]

Mom’s presence has a chilling effect

[@realdirtbagOG]

I noticed the young girl didn't get the chance to really talk until 3.5 minutes into the video. I think the therapist talked with the mother too much to describe her daughter's feelings.

[@lauren-qb9cf]

I agree. I don't know why anyone should be speaking too much for their own families. especially if they're telling the doctor that their got problems that they might not have t all.

[@josephking7694]

I believe that no parent should ever be a part of a therapy session because parents or any sort of higher presence will cause a child to feel like they need to be a certain way. They don’t feel like going there going to be definitely not a free spirit during a therapy session if a parent is with them.

[@leighuh]

I completely agree with you.

[@sebastian_goat]

I’m in school to be a therapist and agree with this as well. Parents WILL want to be part of it, and if parent is needed to enact a plan and keep that plan up they should be there-and they are more likely to stop therapy if they’re NEVER included (plus most of the time its the parents who have to “do the work” so to speak). But kids need their one-on-one confidential time to build that trust w the therapist.

[@kennedy4527]

It’s true it got to the point where I would lie to my therapist cause she will tell my mom everything

[@lauren-qb9cf]

I so totally agree. I may not be that child. but I have exact same problem. I got older family members telling these so called therapist. about my problems that might not even be true.

[@lauren-qb9cf]

​​@@sebastian_goatwhy would a parent be needed when they might not always be telling the truth about their own child. sometimes. when people speak for other people. they should becareful not to spread gossip. rumors. even if they are looking out for that person. maybe it's Not usually good to have other or family to look out for you.

[@Nerdvpnpro]

I dont think parents should be involved in kids therapy sessions, the only reason kids talk to therapists in the first place is because the kids cant talk to their parents or their parents dont beleive them

[@JellyKittenszs]

Late, but I definitely agree I don’t think their parents should know if children don’t want to, it should be totally up to them

[@Itzurfavvvv]

Okay so basically I just went to my first therapy session today and I was with my mom! And that was completely fine because I am 14 and I had already told my mom everything bc I am very open to everything. So unlike this video, my mom was in the room but she wasn’t really talking. I was totally comfortable with my mom being there but i feel like in this video the mom was talking for the kid a lot when the kid should be speaking for themselves. In the last few minutes of my therapy session she did make my mom leave the room and asked me if anything was happening at home. Also on the video this room makes it look like a doctors room, my room is very comfortable good coursed and I got fidgets to play with . And instead of talking we played a few games and watched a clip

[@GypsyGirl317]

​@@Itzurfavvvv it sounds like you have an excellent therapist, and a great relationship with your Mum. ❤️ As a therapist I'm thinking your process will be effective and helpful. 😊

[@Itzurfavvvv]

@@GypsyGirl317 thank you this makes me so much more happy!

[@ILOVEFRIES-q2y]

normally parents have to be present during the first session because that's when they go over treatment plans. after that the parents are no longer required to be in the room, but they can if the child wants. I think here we can assume that the child wanted her mom to be with her.

[@maureenhargrave3568]

Mom is talking too much. Daughter seems uncomfortable in her chair and not as much of the process.

[@Sam11747]

You can see the mom and therapist really love being on this show. Both are applying a lot of overt impression management techniques during this "therapy session".

[@umbertoverbita6653]

I think the problem is THE MOM... not the girls. PERIOD !!!

[@tahlia4114]

I like that this session has the parent involed. Like couples therapy this therapist can see the issues of both parties.

[@abbytamrat1662]

Why can’t the daughter talk to her mother exactly like she is talking to the therapist? Very respectfully.

[@edyann]

Just careful with those prescription drugs, please.

[@B_Bodziak]

Yes, 11yo is a bit young to prescribe medication to have the brain produce chemicals it should be producing and learning to regulate in sufficient quantities on its own. It seems that this session is focused more on cognitive behavioral changes and not on medicated-therapeutic type changes.

[@marshallstarr9558]

therapists dont prescribe drugs so educate yourself, regardless i agree

[@nothingbutthetruth3227]

Sounds like a great girl. Mom unless there’s an obvious problem, don’t make one. Much love!! I was a helicopter mom and I KNOW I WAS WRONG!

[@t.w.8174]

So, basically mom received therapy. Ok.

[@Itsvioletttt]

Okay. So I go to thearpy. And obviously I talk to my therapist about personal things. If I were that girl I would not feel comfortable have a camera in the same room talking about personal things

[@lauramason4403]

Highly unethical to film and air a child's (or any person's) therapy session. This is extremely wrong.

[@JustMeeee369]

Written permission.

[@lauramason4403]

@@JustMeeee369 I understand that they can have permission from the child's parent/s and there's informed consent and everything, but I still think the whole concept of filming someone's actual therapy session should just be a big no-no. And her child may say that she is okay with it but she might feel differently in future, and it could possibly change her willingness to seek out therapy in future.

[@JustMeeee369]

@@lauramason4403 - Your opinion doesn't make it unethical. Each family gets to make choices for themselves.

[@RachelReaper]

Instead of stating that it is highly unethical, perhaps you should consider that it might be highly helpful. They gave permission to shows others what a therapy session might look like. They may have helped many parents and children move into therapy. Kudos to all three of them for sharing.

[@macrent2]

@@lauramason4403 I had to have 25 sessions filmed and evaluated during my MA program In Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Drama Therapy (Fine Arts Therapy). It had to be viewed by three clinical supervisors.

[@tanyaperez2151]

every other word coming from the couselor is "like".. sounds unprofessional honestly like I dont respect that. also, her questions are not open ended, they are leading toward a certain answer. not good counseling in my non-expert opinion.

[@catrinacelestine1013]

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[@elizabethhurtado2829]

❤👍❤

[@ShanelPierson-h7c]

I am seen therapist Monday thoughts Thursdays

[@raheemadedeji3159]

And Jesus was a carpenter

[@jaimhaas5170]

4 mins in and I still don't see a point to this..

[@xxxxMonkeyGirlxxxx]

The point to this is the increase of mental health issues among those younger than 18 years old. According to various reports kids are becoming more stressed, more anxious and more suicidal. This family allowed 60 minutes to be present and provide an example of how this family is reaching out for mental health services.

[@ofiver]

The latest victims of the CDC lockdowns? Would be interested in a follow up on story on the kids that got through this in both mandate and non mandate following states

[@AjahChanell-p7l]

Doesn't seem helpful.

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[@Thedecider1984]

Oh, stop with the masks.

[@tbctbc386]

It's a hospital.

[@Meee22222]

Stop worrying about what others are wearing.

[@sheep4521]

The woman in green needs to lose weight

[@musicfordad]

I notice you’re using a photo of someone else as your profile photo. Instead of projecting, perhaps add something useful to the conversation!

[@sheep4521]

@@musicfordad I noticed you’re using a photo of a dog. Do you need to lose weight? 🤔

[@KatzMeow268]

And you don’t think the mom does too?

[@equinesociety]

Nobody cares

[@nana-fq6rr]

@@equinesociety why are you replying to a comment that is 1 year ago.

[@Meee22222]

This is great!