Individual Sessions - Psychomotor Therapy
Individual sessions aim to support children from 2 to 10 years old who present emotional, relational, behavioral or motor challenges.
Psychomotor therapy works through the BODY:
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The body expresses: Emotions are communicated through the body. The psychomotrician notices.
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The body receives: The body becomes the access to the emotional and behavioral world of the child. Through physical experiences and interventions, the psychomotrician helps the child overcome developmental difficulties.
The uniqueness of each individual is honored and individual goals are set for each child. We acknowledge the challenges and most importantly the strengths of every children. We believe that the best way to navigate difficulties is by recognizing first the possibilities of the child, strengthening their potential and accompanying them to build the tools needed to face challenges.
Who benefits?
Psychomotor therapy can be beneficial for children who present:
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Neurodevelopment disorders (ASD, ADHD, tics, specific learning disability such as dyslexia or dyscalculia)
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Anxiety, anger, stress (troubles at school, big or little fears that interfere with joyful activities, separations, friendship troubles, anger and explosive outbursts).
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Psychomotor disorders (instability, inhibition, dyspraxia, dysgraphia)
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Psychomotor signs secondary to a disease of origin such as asthma, obesity, genetic diseases, cardiac pathologies, motor, mental or sensory disabilities, disorders of neurological origin and of the nervous maturation and the tonic regulation.
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Psychosomatic disorders.
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Relationship problems.
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Body schema and body image disorder, which includes eating disorders
Group Sessions - Psychomotor Therapy
Group sessions are designed to support children, from 2 to 10 years old, who present challenges in relating with peers.
Over the course of multiple sessions, the psychomotrician accompanies and supports the child through her/his journey of growth and developing social skills.
This process begins with individual sessions. The psychomotrician builds a trustful relationship with the child and assesses their unique possibilities and needs. As the child is ready, the psychomotrician will assign him/her to a small group or a duo, mutually beneficial and complimentary for all participants.
In this safe, supported and focused environment the child builds awareness, confidence, empathy and communication skills to then naturally assimilate what they learn into their daily lives at home and in school.
Who benefits?
Group sessions can be beneficial for children who:
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Have difficulty understanding social cues.
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Do not initiate social interactions with others.
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Want to interact with others but can not find ways to do it.
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Have explosive temper outburst.
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Do not know how to express his/her emotions in a safe way.
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Have difficulty understanding other people limits and physical boundaries.
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Have trouble taking turns when talking or playing games.
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Do not know how or when to join a game or conversation.
How does it look like?
Sessions are organized in 4 sections:
1. Welcoming ritual
Play Group - Educational Psychomotricity
Group sessions are designed to enrich the development of every child from 2 to 8 years old.
These sessions are organized into 4 sections:
Goals
Group sessions are designed to encourage children to:
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Identify, express and manage their emotions.
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Expand their learning process and develop attention.
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Practice different ways of communicating and relating with others.
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Explore the physical possibilities of their bodies.
- Cultivate self-confidence and self-esteem.
- Foster self-awareness and resilience.
- Embolden communication and creativity.
- Nurture relationships and empathy.
The space
All props are infinitely transformable according
to the children's imagination
