JRI's psychologists and clinical social workers provide therapeutic intervention services for children and families with a wide range of medical, developmental, behavioral and emotional needs. Children are seen either individually or in groups, depending on their specific needs. We offer a variety of treatment approaches, including:

• Play Therapy: This type of pediatric therapy offers young children the opportunity to explore and express emotions in a comfortable, non-threatening setting. Play therapy may be especially useful for children with limited verbal skills or for children who are not accessible by traditional "talk therapy."
   
• Behavioral Therapy: Parents and children benefit from sessions designed to assist parents in becoming more effective in managing their child's behavior. Children benefit from learning new, more effective strategies for controlling their emotions and behavior.
   
• Psychotherapy: This type of psychological pediatric therapy helps children to improve their self-esteem, self-awareness and ability to identify and manage emotions. Psychotherapy is especially important in assisting children with disabilities and chronic and acute illnesses in coping with the stresses inherent in their medical conditions.