Family

Many parents appreciate a little extra guidance and support to help them navigate the journey of parenthood. Parent coaching is not therapy but an available, as-needed way for parents to learn new positive parenting skills and strategies, set effective goals and receive guidance and emotional support from a psychologist. Our parent coaching services can also teach parents stress-reduction and relaxation techniques. The parent and psychologist may decide during parent coaching sessions that a need to address deeper issues the parent may be struggling with, via individual psychotherapy sessions, may be a more appropriate choice.

Parent consultation involves meeting with parents/caregivers to discuss any specific concerns they are experiencing with their child or as a family. The time will be spent gathering information about the needs of the child and family and creating a plan to move forward. Parent consultation topics could be related to learning/academic challenges, social and emotional problems, behavioural difficulties, managing ADHD symptoms, and addressing sleep issues, resource recommendations, and help with applying for Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) funding, and Disability Tax Credit, among others.

If your child is receiving individual therapy, regularly scheduled parent consultation sessions will be essential in order to provide your child with a complete and thorough plan for treatment. Your child’s progress will be discussed and any parent questions or concerns will be addressed as needed, so we can collaborate on how best to continue helping and supporting your child.

Parent consultation sessions can be scheduled in person or over telephone.