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Ep 166: My Child Won’t Open Up to the Therapist… Now what?

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You worked SO hard to find a therapist for your child and getting consent from your ex was no easy feat. And now your child isn’t talking.

If your child isn’t talking in therapy — or worse, tells you it’s “boring” or “pointless” — you’re not alone. Many parents feel discouraged or even panicked when therapy doesn’t look the way they expected. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the common reasons children (especially those navigating trauma or high-conflict family dynamics) may shut down in therapy — and what you can do to support the process without getting in the way.

We’ll talk about:

  • Why silence in therapy isn’t necessarily a bad sign
  • What NOT to do when your child seems disengaged
  • Simple ways to support trust-building between your child and their therapist
  • When (and how) to check in with the therapist
  • Why patience and presence are your superpowers as a parent

You’ll leave with practical ideas and a deeper understanding of how healing actually starts for kids — even when they’re not saying much.

Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.
If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc
If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.
If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/

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Manage episode 502741602 series 3604547
Content provided by Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS, Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, and ACS. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS, Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, and ACS or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

You worked SO hard to find a therapist for your child and getting consent from your ex was no easy feat. And now your child isn’t talking.

If your child isn’t talking in therapy — or worse, tells you it’s “boring” or “pointless” — you’re not alone. Many parents feel discouraged or even panicked when therapy doesn’t look the way they expected. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the common reasons children (especially those navigating trauma or high-conflict family dynamics) may shut down in therapy — and what you can do to support the process without getting in the way.

We’ll talk about:

  • Why silence in therapy isn’t necessarily a bad sign
  • What NOT to do when your child seems disengaged
  • Simple ways to support trust-building between your child and their therapist
  • When (and how) to check in with the therapist
  • Why patience and presence are your superpowers as a parent

You’ll leave with practical ideas and a deeper understanding of how healing actually starts for kids — even when they’re not saying much.

Please leave us a review or rating and follow/subscribe to the show. This helps the show get out to more people.
If you want to chat more about this topic I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @risingbeyondpc
If you want to support the show you may do so here at, Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you! We love being able to make this information accessible to you and your community.
If you've been looking for a supportive community of women going through the topics we cover, head over to our website to learn more about the Rising Beyond Community. - https://www.risingbeyondpc.com/

Where to find more from Rising Beyond:
Rising Beyond Facebook
Rising Beyond LinkedIn
Rising Beyond Pinterest
If you're interested in guesting on the show please fill out this form - https://forms.gle/CSvLWWyZxmJ8GGQu7
Enjoy some of our freebies!

  continue reading

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