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Parent-Child Support Sessions

“All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember it.”

Have you noticed your child not paying attention to you?

Are you concerned about your child’s physical and emotional well-being?

Do concerns about your child’s future frustrate you due to difficulty in connecting with them?

If your child is throwing tantrums or struggling academically due to stress or lack of attention, you might experience anxiety, upset, and frustration.

I am here to help through Parent-Child Support Sessions aimed at assisting you and your child in overcoming these challenges and more.

With several years of experience working with high school children and teenagers, I understand the difficulties they face in today’s world.

The overwhelming influx of information from cell phones and social media can leave them feeling lost. This is why I employ a holistic approach in my therapy sessions, considering the entire family and collaboratively fostering positive changes.

Why choose Parent-Child Support Sessions?

During our sessions, we will work together as a team of three: you, me, and your child.

I will help your child develop healthy ways to deal with stress and manage their emotions. We will also work on developing strategies to improve their success at home, school, and with their peers. And during the parent sessions, I will provide you with the support and resources you need to better connect with your child and enjoy each other’s company.

What I Offer in Parent-Child Support Sessions

  • Reflect: I will help you reflect on the overwhelming emotions you are experiencing due to various reasons.
  • Understand: Together, we will understand that certain unhealthy behaviours, such as lying, becoming quiet, or bursting into a fit of anger, do not necessarily mean there is something wrong with your child. These behaviours are often a way for the child to seek help and express themselves when they are not able to do so in a healthy way.
  • Empathize: These moments often occur when you are tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, and you may blame yourself and feel guilty. You may wonder, “Is there something wrong with my parenting?” or “Am I a bad parent?” During the sessions, I will create a safe and supportive environment where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and learn healthy ways to cope with them.
  • Act: In the sessions, I will introduce emotional intelligence and help you understand that children experience big emotions in small bodies, which can lead to outbursts when the emotions become too much to handle. We will work together to develop strategies that promote emotional regulation and positive communication, both within your family and in your child’s interactions with others.

Remember, children experience big emotions in small bodies, and sometimes it’s hard for them to articulate what they’re feeling. But with my help, you and your child can learn to communicate more effectively and build a stronger relationship.

During our Parent-Child Support Sessions, I will share with you the skills and techniques of mindful parenting that can help you better connect with your child, understand their needs and emotions, and build a healthy and loving relationship.

So, what does it mean to be mindful as a parent?

Mindfulness involves regulating yourself by first understanding your own emotions and feelings. This awareness can help you deal with any overwhelming emotions you may be experiencing as a parent. When you regulate yourself in this way, you can positively impact your child’s emotional development and help them grow into a healthy adult who is able to express their needs and emotions. Remember, as a parent, you are a role model for your child.

It’s important to understand that stopping or avoiding your emotions does not work. Repressing unhealthy emotions will only lead to other unhealthy emotions and won’t help you handle the situations you may be facing.

Mindful parenting approach can help you:

  • Become more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
  • Increase your awareness of and responsiveness to your child’s thoughts, feelings, and needs.
  • Improve your ability to regulate your emotions.
  • Prioritize your own needs and work toward self-care practices.
  • Learn to strike a balance between self-care and your child’s academics and extracurricular activities.

 

You can sign up for the sessions by clicking here.