When preparing a child for a psychologist, never tell him that he will be tested or dealt with for his bad behavior. This will only scare the child, and he will strongly resist going to a psychologist, or even refuse it altogether. Children under 7 years old can be told that you are going to an interesting place where they can play, draw, and sculpt. And this is actually true, because the work of a psychologist with children is carried out in a playful way. You can tell younger schoolchildren about who this psychologist is. For example, we can say that a psychologist teaches how to cope with a bad mood, various difficulties, and how to be good friends. It is more difficult to reach an agreement with teenagers in this regard, since they have their own opinion that going to a psychologist is bad, that only crazy people go to him. Children usually come to the first consultation not of their own free will. Because of this, the child may be silent, obstinate, and not answer the psychologist’s questions. Therefore, it is necessary to explain to him in detail why and why you need to go to a psychologist. How can you explain that going to a psychologist is very necessary now: • A psychologist helps solve problems that interfere with studies, friendships, and communication with parents. • The psychologist talks to the person, listens to him. Plays with children, draws, sculpts.• The psychologist does not make diagnoses and does not provide treatment. • A psychologist works with healthy people. • A consultation with a psychologist is a conversation in which a child or an adult can talk about their experiences, share their secrets, and the psychologist will not tell anyone about them. Confidentiality is maintained. The most important thing is do not invent anything and do not deceive the child. If he understands that you are deceiving him, hiding something, then you will lose trust.