I know it feels very frustrating when you find a therapist, arrange your schedule, and find a way to pay for therapy only for your child to not participate. Often parents ask me how to get their child to participate or what to do if their child won’t participate.

But actually what we really need to talk about is what does it look like to participate- or not- in therapy. Especially as a child.

In this episode, we’ll talk about

  • What therapy really is
  • What the right pace is for your child
  • How it’s not possible for your child to not participate (if the therapist is prioritizing safety)

Over on my website you can find:

Masterclass and eBook on What Behavior Really Is (FREE)

eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)

Ongoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The Club

Year Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: Being With


The Club is a virtual community for the families of kids with big, baffling behaviors and the professionals who support them. https://robyngobbel.com/theclub

Applications for the 2023 cohort of Being With ~ a year-long immersive and holistic program for parenting professionals ~ will open summer 2022. https://robyngobbel.com/beingwith