Therapy for my two year old?!

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Therapy for my two year old?
So I just left my fiancé about two days ago. Him and I had a very toxic relationship and he was very emotionally abusive. My daughter is two and has witnessed him yelling at me a lot as well as calling me names. She says “daddy mad” all the time as of late. I’m in therapy myself and my therapist suggested “play therapy” for my daughter since she has been through some trauma.
I didn’t know they could do therapy so young. I’m curious if any parents have experience with this? Was it beneficial to your young child? Will the trauma of our relationship go away for her? Any advice is so appreciated

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Trauma doesn’t just “go away”. Especially childhood trauma. It comes out in tantrums and acting out and toxic relationships and struggling to create a healthy family dynamic.

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I’ve never had a child in therapy, but I’m pursuing a psych degree.  A person of any age can benefit from therapy.  Trauma won’t just go away & it’s better to start addressing it sooner than later.  I started therapy when I was 10 or 11 & I still see a therapist (at 32) to deal with the shit from my childhood because it affects everything.  I do commend you for getting out of that relationship!!  I know it can be hard to leave situations like that.

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Therapist here. Play therapy has potential, but it kind of depends where your child is developmentally. It may be more appropriate at 3 or so. I would encourage you to just do a lot of talking about emotions. And do your best not to paint a bad picture of daddy. Just focus on the emotions.

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Play therapy is amazing for young kids. It gives them a safe space to express their emotions and learn new coping skills. 
I’d absolutely support my child with play therapy if they’ve experienced any kind of trauma.

Therapy for my two year old?!

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