Child and adolescent therapy helps young people recognise and manage feelings and behaviours they cannot yet fully put into words. In this kind of therapy the therapist usually works closely with parents as well as with the child.
Children growing up in migrant families may face a new school, a new language and distance from grandparents. A Persian-speaking therapist who understands migration can act as a bridge between the child, the family and the new environment.
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Work usually begins with a session with parents, so the therapist can learn about the child's development, the family situation and the concerns. Then the therapist gets to know the child.
With younger children, therapy often happens through play, drawing, stories and simple activities, even online. With older children and teens, conversation plays a bigger role. In many cases an important part of the work is guidance for parents.
The therapist stays in touch with parents along the way so that what is practised in sessions continues at home.
Online sessions with children are often shorter, roughly 30 to 50 minutes depending on age, and usually weekly. With young children, a parent may join for part of the session.
Parents have a big role here: preparing a calm space, helping with the connection, attending guidance sessions and using the therapist's suggestions at home. Change is usually gradual, and family patience matters.
Examples are fictional and illustrative.
Six-year-old Raha cried every morning when going to kindergarten in Sweden. Through play and drawing, the therapist helped her show her fear, and taught her mother ways to say goodbye more calmly. This example is fictional.
Nine-year-old Sam got angry quickly at school. The therapist played games with him to recognise early signs of anger and talked with his parents about consistent rules and praising good behaviour. This story is invented.
After her parents separated, Hasti became very quiet. Sessions gave her room to express her feelings through storytelling, and her parents learned how to talk with her about the change. This example is only illustrative.
These therapists list this on their profile. All sessions are online and in Persian.
For many children, especially with parental support, online sessions can work. For very young children, the focus is often more on guiding parents.
It depends on the child's age and needs. Usually a mix of child sessions and parent sessions is planned.
Many migrant children are bilingual. The therapist can use play and activities that rely less on language and can mix languages where helpful.
If a child is in immediate danger, contact the emergency services in your country or go to a hospital. An online session does not replace urgent help.
This page is general information and does not replace a professional assessment. If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, contact your local emergency services. Urgent help
