Many caregivers come to therapy with questions, doubts, or quiet fears — wondering if seeking help is an admission of failure, or whether a therapist will simply tell them what they are doing wrong. This tip sheet addresses those concerns directly and honestly.

Partners in Healing: Separating Therapy Myths from Reality explores six of the most common misconceptions about therapy for trauma-affected children — and replaces them with a clearer, more hopeful picture. Caregivers will come away understanding their essential role in the healing process and why trauma-informed therapy is not about fixing a child, but about building a stronger family together.

 

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Author: Wisconsin Family Connections Center
Additional Author: Coalition for Children, Youth & Families