My Truth, My Voice is a structured therapeutic activity designed to help pre-teens safely and confidently share difficult or vulnerable experiences—such as hallucinations—with a trusted caregiver. The focus is on building emotional safety, practicing clear communication, and reducing fear around disclosure while ensuring the child feels supported and believed.
Age Group:
10–13 years
How It Works:
In a supportive therapeutic setting, the child is guided to explore what they want to share, how they want to say it, and what support they need in the moment. Through role-play and gentle coaching, the child practices using their voice while learning grounding and regulation strategies to manage anxiety before, during, and after the conversation.
Therapist Role:
The therapist acts as a guide and emotional regulator—helping the child organize thoughts, name feelings, and rehearse communication. The therapist also serves as a bridge between the child and caregiver, ensuring the disclosure process prioritizes safety, clarity, and trust.
Therapeutic Focus:
Encouraging honest self-expression
Building confidence and communication skills
Supporting emotional regulation
Strengthening caregiver-child connection
This activity empowers pre-teens to speak their truth while reinforcing that they are not alone and that their experiences deserve care, understanding, and support.
My Truth, My Voice is a structured therapeutic activity designed to help pre-teens safely and confidently share difficult or vulnerable experiences—such as hallucinations—with a trusted caregiver. The focus is on building emotional safety, practicing clear communication, and reducing fear around disclosure while ensuring the child feels supported and believed.
Age Group:
10–13 years
How It Works:
In a supportive therapeutic setting, the child is guided to explore what they want to share, how they want to say it, and what support they need in the moment. Through role-play and gentle coaching, the child practices using their voice while learning grounding and regulation strategies to manage anxiety before, during, and after the conversation.
Therapist Role:
The therapist acts as a guide and emotional regulator—helping the child organize thoughts, name feelings, and rehearse communication. The therapist also serves as a bridge between the child and caregiver, ensuring the disclosure process prioritizes safety, clarity, and trust.
Therapeutic Focus:
Encouraging honest self-expression
Building confidence and communication skills
Supporting emotional regulation
Strengthening caregiver-child connection
This activity empowers pre-teens to speak their truth while reinforcing that they are not alone and that their experiences deserve care, understanding, and support.