Psychotherapy Sessions

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

We are pleased to inform you that AlBaqir Academy is seeking the assistance of a licensed Shi’a psychotherapist to provide support to our students. As part of our commitment to the well-being of all students, we highly encourage your child to attend these sessions. 

Details of the Program:

Initial Session: During the week of November 25th, 2024, your child will attend group sessions where a Shi’i psychotherapist will provide guidance and support to some students as a group. Various topics will be discussed that will be age, gender, and religiously appropriate. Some of the topics that will be discussed are as follows: 

• Mental wellbeing (anxiety, stress, anorexia, self-harm, body-image, etc.)

• Friendships (developing and maintaining healthy friendships)

• Bullying

• Social Media

Continued Support: Should the therapist recommend additional sessions, they will be conducted virtually to ensure ongoing support in a convenient and flexible manner.

Consent for Participation: By signing this form, you acknowledge the following:

1. You give consent for your child to participate in group psychotherapy sessions with a licensed psychotherapist. 

2. You understand that these sessions will be in person, and any necessary follow-up sessions conducted virtually.

3. You recognize the importance of these sessions for your child’s mental health and agree to collaborate with the psychotherapist to ensure your child receives the best possible support.

If you have any questions or concerns about the therapy services or the session structure, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at AlBaqir Academy.

We look forward to working together to support your child’s well-being.

What is psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy (also called talk therapy) refers to a variety of treatments that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Most psychotherapy takes place one-on-one with a licensed mental health professional or with other patients in a group setting. In general, the goals of psychotherapy are to gain relief from symptoms, maintain or enhance daily functioning, and improve quality of life.

You or someone you know might seek out psychotherapy for many reasons, including:

• Dealing with severe or long-term stress from a job or family situation, the loss of a loved one, or relationship or family problems

• Having symptoms with no physical explanation, such as changes in sleep or appetite, low energy, lack of interest or pleasure in activities you once enjoyed, persistent irritability, excessive worry, or a sense of discouragement or hopelessness that won’t go away

• Supporting a child or family member who has been diagnosed with a condition affecting their mental health. 

  nimh.nih.gov

Psychotherapy Session Permission Form

Please provide your consent below for your child to participate in the psychotherapy session. Permission form is due on Friday, November 1, 2024.