ANNA A. ARAILOUDI

“Don’t worry that your children never listen to you. Worry that you are always being watched!” — Robert Fulghum

“Each child is a different kind of flower and all together make this world a beautiful garden”

When should a child be referred for individual therapy/intervention by a school psychologist?

• When he has been diagnosed with a neuro-developmental disorder, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity, Mental Weakness, Learning Difficulties, etc.
• When the child experiences high levels of stress that interfere with their daily functioning: e.g. school refusal, psychosomatic anxiety, the onset of new phobias, attachment to adults, sleep difficulties, selective muteness, compulsions, social anxiety, etc.
• When the child has difficulty managing his anger and exhibits strong behaviors such as aggression, delinquency, as well as impulsive behavior that interferes with his school/family or learning environment.
• When the child experiences an intense change in his life, such as the loss of a family member, change of country/school, divorce, the appearance of an illness, etc.
• When the child experiences discomfort with their self-image and shows reduced self-confidence and/or sudden isolation.
• When the child has experienced social exclusion or school bullying or has suffered some kind of trauma, etc.

Individual sessions with the child or adolescent take place on a weekly basis. Indicative are some of the above topics for which children may be referred for individual intervention. The goal is always the creation of a healthy therapeutic relationship with the child, which will help him face his challenges in a safe environment, the creation of a treatment plan based primarily on the needs of the family and the ongoing and continuous support.