Empathic quality in addressing the emotional needs of children
Patience and understanding when dealing with children’s emotional issues
Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate with children of different ages and from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
Problem-solving skills in arriving at conclusions from a diagnosis and recommending appropriate treatment
Willingness to attend seminars and meetings about topics relevant to child psychology
Knowledge of different therapeutic methods and ability to switch between different treatment strategies to meet each child’s needs
Ability to motivate, encourage and portray an optimistic attitude