Psychological rehabilitation of children is a set of measures aimed at restoring the mental health and well-being of children who are impaired for various reasons, such as:
- traumatic events in a child’s life (loss of loved ones, divorce of parents, natural disasters, etc.);1
- social problems (bullying, child abuse, etc.);
- edic problems (mental disorders, chronic diseases, etc.).
Psychological rehabilitation of children involves working with the child and his family. The goal of rehabilitation is to help the child overcome the difficulties he is experiencing and restore his ability to fully function in society.
Tasks of psychological rehabilitation of children:
- restoration of the child’s mental health;
- development of adaptive skills of the child;
- development of adaptive skills of the child;
- support of the child’s family.
Forms of psychological rehabilitation of children:
- individual work with a child;
- group work with children;
- work with the child’s family.
Methods of psychological rehabilitation of children:
- talk therapy;
- play therapy;
- art therapy;
- music therapy;
- sensory and integrative therapy.
Psychological rehabilitation of children is an important component of comprehensive assistance to children in need of support. It helps children recover from traumatic events, overcome difficulties and fully function in society.