When a child comes to MindCareCenter for the first session, we don’t begin with questions. We start with connection – through play, drawing or a light conversation without any pressure. Dr. Daniel Reinhardt explains that unlike adults, children do not enter therapy because they understand its value. They enter it because they feel – “I am safe here.” That is why our work is built not around the problem, but around trust.
At MindCareCenter, we often meet children who are not ready to speak directly about what they feel. Some may withdraw, react emotionally or avoid contact. We begin with gentle adaptation – allowing the child to choose the pace of interaction. Using play-based methods, creativity and free-form activities, they gradually start to express what words cannot yet convey.
When working with children, specialists at MindCareCenter focus on emotions rather than behavior. We don’t judge or aim to “teach them how to act correctly.” Instead, we help them understand what stands behind their reactions – anxiety, fear of rejection, emotional overload or a need for protection. This approach reduces resistance and creates conditions for true inner healing.
An important part of our work is supporting parents. At MindCareCenter, we help them recognize how their reactions influence the child and provide guidance on how to maintain emotional stability at home. Parents learn not only how to respond to behavior, but also how to notice the child’s emotional state, react gently and support their development without pressure.
When therapy begins at the right time, we often observe at MindCareCenter how children gradually become calmer, more emotionally expressive and more willing to interact with others. We see how emotional resilience is restored, anxiety decreases and the child starts to feel that they are not alone – that there are adults who can be trusted.
If you notice that your child withdraws, reacts very strongly or avoids conversation – this may be a signal to seek support. At Mind Care Center, we create conditions for safe therapy, where children learn to recognize their emotions and slowly restore their inner balance.
Previously, we wrote about how to reclaim the right to make personal choices and stop living through others’ expectations.