{"id":3126,"date":"2026-04-11T16:33:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/habitual-constipation-in-children-help-and-therapy-warsaw\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T17:55:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:55:28","slug":"habitual-constipation-in-children-help-and-therapy-warsaw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/habitual-constipation-in-children-help-and-therapy-warsaw\/","title":{"rendered":"Habitual constipation in children &#8211; help and therapy Warsaw"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"141\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Habitual constipation in children - help and therapy Warsaw<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What does habitual constipation therapy consist of?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"292\">Therapy for habitual constipation in children primarily involves changing the established pattern of avoidance and tension associated with defecation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"400\">This is not a one-time solution, but a gradual rebuilding of safe, predictable habits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"428\">In our work, we focus on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"630\">\n<li data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"482\">reducing tension around toilet use<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"577\">taming situations that the child avoids<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"630\">Supporting the child in responding to body signals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"748\">We tailor each plan to the child's age, experience and any additional difficulties (e.g. ASD, ADHD).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8E9A30E2-DBEF-40D9-9C3A-0FF42D9606E2.png\" alt=\"baby holding his stomach - constipation in children\" title=\"constipation\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8E9A30E2-DBEF-40D9-9C3A-0FF42D9606E2.png 1024w, https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8E9A30E2-DBEF-40D9-9C3A-0FF42D9606E2-980x1470.png 980w, https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8E9A30E2-DBEF-40D9-9C3A-0FF42D9606E2-480x720.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2698\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1000\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Who is the therapy for?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"284\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>Support for habitual constipation is for children who have difficulty with bowel movements, despite the lack of an apparent medical cause.  <\/span><span>In particular, if:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_12_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The child withholds bowel movements or avoids the toilet<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_12_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">bowel movements are infrequent, painful or stressful<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_12_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anxiety or tension related to using the toilet appears<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_12_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The child defecates only into the diaper<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_12_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1154\" style=\"text-align: center;\">underwear soiling happens<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_12_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"230\" style=\"text-align: center;\">difficulty persists despite attempts to change diet or habits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_0 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Learn more about habitual constipation therapy<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"346\">Describe the situation briefly - we will suggest whether therapy will be a good first step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Write to learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"168\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span>How does the process work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_0 et_pb_group_carousel et_pb_group et_pb_module et_pb_group_carousel_arrows_outside et_pb_group_carousel_dots_center et_pb_group_carousel_dots_below et_pb_group_carousel_slides_2\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_track\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>1. understanding the situation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"221\"><span>We ask about the course of the difficulties - when they started, what the bowel movement looks like and what the child's reactions are.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_1 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_1 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>2. mechanism analysis<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"346\"><span>We look at what sustains the problem (e.g., withholding, tension, previous experiences).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_2 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_2 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>3 Action Plan<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div>We suggest specific steps tailored to the child and the situation at home.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_slide\"><div class=\"et_pb_group_3 et_pb_group et-last-child et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_3 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf111<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>4 Implementation and support<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"555\"><span>If necessary, we continue the work, monitor changes and adjust the approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_arrow et_pb_group_carousel_arrow_prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_arrow et_pb_group_carousel_arrow_next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">5<\/span><\/span><div class=\"et_pb_group_carousel_dots\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What do the meetings look like?<\/h2>\n<p>Meetings take the form of a conversation with the parent and, depending on the age and situation, work with the child.<\/p>\n<p>We focus on specific bowel difficulties and what happens in everyday situations.<\/p>\n<p>We work practically - we analyze what works and what exacerbates the problem, and make changes that can be realistically applied at home.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is to reduce tension, stop withholding and gradually return to a natural response to physiological needs.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your needs, meetings can be a one-time consultation or a short collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jarmoluk-toilets-265278-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"toilet in the bathroom\" title=\"toilet\" width=\"1908\" height=\"2880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jarmoluk-toilets-265278-scaled.jpg 1908w, https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jarmoluk-toilets-265278-1280x1932.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jarmoluk-toilets-265278-980x1479.jpg 980w, https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jarmoluk-toilets-265278-480x725.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1908px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2691\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What do we teach?  <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_0 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_0 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue052<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">respond without holding back or avoiding\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_1 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue052<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">reduce tension associated with defecation\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_2 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue052<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">building a sense of control and security\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_3 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue052<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">Dealing with difficult toilet experiences<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_4 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue052<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">recognizing signals from the body (the need to defecate)\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"575\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why should you get a consultation with us?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_icon_list_1 et_pb_icon_list et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_5 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue077<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">focus on a specific problem rather than general recommendations\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_6 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue074<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">analyze what sustains the difficulty in everyday situations\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_7 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue061<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">we propose solutions that can be implemented immediately\n<\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"et_pb_icon_list_item_8 et_pb_icon_list_item et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf462<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_icon_list_text\">we tailor the approach to the age and profile of the child (e.g. ASD, ADHD)\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Habitual constipation in children - therapy in English<\/h2>\n<p>We provide therapy for habitual constipation in children also in English. We work with international families and children raised bilingually. <\/p>\n<p>We adjust communication and the way we work so that the child can function in a familiar language.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/readyelements-absorbent-3509508-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Diaper held while working on habitual constipation\" title=\"diaper\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/readyelements-absorbent-3509508-scaled.jpg 2880w, https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/readyelements-absorbent-3509508-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/readyelements-absorbent-3509508-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/readyelements-absorbent-3509508-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2880px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2689\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Organizational information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">duration: 50 min<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">language: PL \/ ENG<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">payment: card \/ cash \/ BLIK \/ bank transfer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">invoices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">The possibility of working with an insurer \/ foundation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Need more information?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--default_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-button--default\" href=\"\/en\/faq-en\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Our FAQs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_1 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Do you have doubts whether it's time to get help?<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>If the child withholds bowel movements, avoids the toilet, or the situation becomes stressful - it is worth reacting early, before the problem becomes entrenched.<\/p>\n<p>Write or call us. We'll briefly discuss the situation and suggest the best next step. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"\/en\/make-an-appointment\/\">Arrange your first consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What to do when a child withholds bowel movements?<\/h2>\n<p>Withholding bowel movements is one of the most common mechanisms in habitual constipation in children. Although it may look like \"stubbornness,\" it most often results from tension, anxiety or previous difficult experiences. <\/p>\n<p>In such a situation, it is not only what the child does that is important, but also how the adults react.<\/p>\n<p>Helpful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A calm approach without pressure or embarrassment<\/li>\n<li>avoiding being forced to use the toilet<\/li>\n<li>paying attention to the moments when the child pauses<\/li>\n<li>making changes gradually, at the child's pace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the difficulty persists for a longer period of time, it is worth consulting the situation - the right approach makes it possible to break the pattern and prevent its perpetuation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">See also other forms of support<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to consultations for parents in Warsaw (Mokotow), we also offer other forms of support that can be tailored to the needs of the child:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/aba-therapy-warsaw\/\">ABA therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/consultation-for-parents-warsaw-child-psychologist\/\">consultations with a psychologist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/psychotherapy-for-children-warsaw\/\">psychotherapy for children and adolescents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/physiotherapy-for-children-warsaw\/\">physiotherapy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/si-therapy-for-children-warsaw\/\">sensory integration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are not sure which form will be best, contact us - we will help you choose the right support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3126","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3126","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3126"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3126\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3397,"href":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3126\/revisions\/3397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pineappletherapy.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3126"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}