Why Starting Therapy in Summer Sets Kids Up for Success

Summer break often brings a much-needed break from the hectic pace and long days of the school year, making it the perfect opportunity to begin or deepen therapeutic support for your child. With fewer academic and extracurricular obligations, children have more time and mental space to focus on their emotional well-being. Whether your child is new to therapy or continuing with it, therapy during the summer months offer a valuable opportunity for personal growth and skill-building. Here are three reasons why starting therapy in the summer can be especially beneficial:

1. More Time to Practice Self-Care
With the slower pace of summer, kids and teens have more opportunities to explore what brings them joy and calm. Summer is the perfect time to start therapy so they can build and practice coping skills, self-care routines that are often difficult to prioritize during the busy school year and improve social interactions. These tools during the summer months, can help your child feel more grounded now—and can continue to support them once school resumes.

2. A Focused Space to Learn New Therapy Skills
Summer's downtime allows for more focused attention on learning therapeutic skills without the added pressures of academics. Therapy can help your child build emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills that will prepare them for challenges both now and in the future. This focused time can also help them process emotions related to the previous school year and build confidence heading into the next one.

3. Builds Resilience for the Upcoming School Year
Therapy sessions during the summer can be a proactive way to reflect on the past school year and prepare emotionally for what’s ahead. Discussing hopes, concerns, or fears about the coming school year in a supportive environment helps children feel heard and better equipped to navigate transitions and nurture their mental health. It builds emotional resilience that can make the next academic year less overwhelming and more manageable.

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