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CHILD / FAMILY THERAPY
No matter how many parenting books you read, nothing prepares you for the real-life challenges of raising another human being. You trust your instincts, seek out other people's advice, and still feel that you are failing in this thing called parenting. You might have difficulties understanding your children or dealing with their behavior. You might experience guilt or shame about your perceived inability to parent effectively. You might believe that family, friends, and society, in general, expect you to get your children "under control".
You are not alone. I do not doubt that you come from a place of enormous love for your children and want what is best for them. Please take a moment to give yourself the grace you deserve. The simple fact of you exploring getting help is incredibly telling and shows your desire to provide the best care to your children. If you would like my assistance navigating parenting, I would be honored to support your family in achieving peace, connection, and mutual respect.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF SUCCESSFUL CHILD / FAMILY THERAPY MAY INCLUDE:
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Positive Behavior Changes: You will develop the skills needed to foster positive changes in your children's behavior while effectively supporting them through big emotions.
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Solid Communication: As a family, you will improve your understanding of each other and reduce conflicts.
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Family Bonding: You will cultivate closer relationships and increase joyful moments.
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Problem-Solving: You will learn effective strategies to collaboratively approach disagreements and practice making repairs.
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Healthy Dynamics: You will create a harmonious family environment where everyone feels understood, accepted, and loved.
INTENSIVE CHILD / FAMILY THERAPY
Are you seeking immediate relief from relationship tension? Inquire about intensive therapy or marathon therapy, which offers rapid change, stabilizes relationships, and promotes closeness. If you have time constraints or prefer not to wait a week between sessions, intensive therapy can provide immediate and effective results.
Intensive therapy is highly customizable, ranging from 3 hours to several days based on your unique needs. It can condense many weeks of regular sessions into just a few hours, creating new experiences that foster hope and healing in your relationship. Please reach out to discuss how intensive therapy might benefit your relationship and provide quick, promising outcomes.
MY APPROACH TO CHILD / FAMILY THERAPY
When working with children and families, I rely on the principles of Attachment Theory, Respectful/Mindful Parenting, and the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model to facilitate the improvement of family dynamics.
Attachment Theory promotes the parental ability to consistently and adequately meet a child’s needs. Research indicates that children who form secure attachments with their caregivers can develop healthy self-esteem and build strong relationships later in life. Likewise, parenting rooted in respect, gentleness, and authoritative guidance fosters favorable developmental outcomes, nurturing children to become self-reliant, empathetic, and resilient individuals. Lastly, the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model prioritizes cooperation and connection over control and obedience in order to foster collaborative problem-solving and family cohesiveness.
Simply said, I do not "fix" children. Instead, I work with the whole family and share tools that help family members better understand each other, encourage mutual respect, and improve family functioning. If interested, you can learn more about these frameworks here: Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Respectful/Mindful Parenting, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions.