Parenting and Co-Parenting Therapy

Very little in this world weighs heavier than when things are not feeling right with our kids. Parents need a strong support system to deal with even the ordinary ups and downs of child-rearing. Some parents need some focused attention and guidance when they are feeling unsure or stuck in the type of leadership they should be providing for their family.

My role with parents in therapy is to help translate their child’s behaviors and communications and to distill down what they are truly saying and what action is needed. Additionally, parents may need a space to explore their own reactions to their kids and to be unfiltered about frustrations and fears. Parents need to portray confidence, even in moments of feeling lost or not knowing, in order for their children to feel secure. 

For other families, a parent may feel clear on what needs to happen with their children but they are not in agreement with their co-parent. This is stressful not just for the parents themselves but for the children, too, as there can be a trickle down effect which increases anxiety and stress. Co-parents are allowed to have a difference of opinions and even different values but if this causes unconstructive conflict and stalls decision making, therapy can be a bridge to bring more harmony and direct communication to the benefit of the entire family unit.