Mental Health Therapist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Your brain is busy all day long, even while you sleep! It keeps your heart beating and helps you dream.
Through history
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Long ago
People began to talk together about feelings and thoughts so that others could listen and help. Today, that kind of listening is the heart of this job.
Tools of the trade
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Drawing paper and crayons
Drawings help children show feelings that are hard to say out loud. A picture can say, 'I feel a little worried today.'
A day in the job
- MorningThe therapist makes a calm, cozy room ready and gets a cup of tea. Then they wait for the first person to come in.
Words to know
- Empathy
- Empathy means trying to understand how someone else feels. It's like putting yourself in their shoes for a little while.
Quiz time
Slow belly breaths can help a person feel calmer.
Mental health therapists help people fix broken bones.