Therapy and the normal course of events
Routine?
In my clinic there is no such thing as routine therapy. Just as every baby penguin is unique to its parents in a colony of a million pengins or more, every session is a unique event.
In Possible Words Therapy, there is a standard structure. But no two sessions are remotely the same.
A course of events
Initial discussion on the phone (no charge)
Study the parents’ answers on the standard checklist (no charge)
Initial meeting and consultation (no charge for the first 30 minutes)
Bring any favoured books, toys, dolls, stuffed animals
Prepare questions
Study any information provided – previous reports
Listen to and reacting to the parents’ observations and concerns
Take a detailed case history, filling in any gaps in the information from the checklist
Carefully observe the child
As soon as the child is ready, engage with the child in informal play
Carry out a standardised assessment procedure, if appropriate
Plan and agree a course of action
Agree fees and discuss options
Report on the meeting by email
Start treatment
Review progress after some agreed period
Repeat this sequence until the issue is resolved to general agreement
Discharge with written report