We also collaborate with other professionals to ensure a holistic solution for the child. That's why we employ a child educator who is exclusively available to look after the child's interests. Together they create a safe space where the child can put into words the things that are difficult. This can be through 'sandplay' where the child and the child educator play out the experiences, giving both the conscious and subconscious mind a voice in an informal game.
It is often the children who are the big losers in this upheaval, as they may not yet have the language to express what they have been exposed to or witnessed.
We also offer psychological counseling for children of all ages. This will often be a weekly session where a licensed psychologist will assess the next steps for the child based on the interviews. The process with the psychologist can be initiated during the stay or immediately afterwards.