Parenting Consultation

What to Expect from a Parenting Consultation

Parenting consultations are designed to assist parents in feeling more connected to their children and more effective in their parenting. These sessions can be more directive than psychotherapy, although collaboration is essential to identify the function of behaviors and engage in creative problem-solving. Our goal is to leave parents feeling validated and supported, recognizing that parents are the true experts on their own children. We value and normalize the needs and emotions of parents to increase confidence and self-compassion.

Who Would Benefit from a Parenting Consultation?

• Parents Wanting a Closer Relationship with Their Child(ren):

  • Those who wish to strengthen their bond with children of any age, including adult children.

  • Parents seeking to improve communication and emotional connection with their children.

  • Parents aiming to create a more supportive and nurturing home environment.

• Parents Struggling with Behavioral Issues:

  • Those dealing with challenging behaviors in children aged 18 months to 18 years.

  • Parents needing strategies to manage oppositional or disruptive behavior.

  • Families seeking to understand the underlying causes of problematic behaviors and address them effectively.

• Parents Concerned About Mental Health Symptoms:

  • Those noticing signs of anxiety, sadness, or traumatic responses in their children.

  • Parents looking for ways to support their children in processing and coping with distress.

  • Families wanting to learn how to model and teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

• Parents Facing Developmental Challenges:

  • Those navigating developmental stages and milestones with their children.

  • Parents needing guidance on creating effective routines and discipline strategies.

  • Families looking to ensure realistic expectations of child behavior based on developmental understanding.

• Parents in Transitional Situations:

  • Those supporting children through significant life changes (e.g., divorce, relocation).

  • Parents seeking advice on maintaining stability and security during transitions.

• Parents Wanting to Enhance Parenting Skills:

  • Those looking to build confidence and self-compassion in their parenting.

  • Parents interested in learning about attachment theory and its impact on child development.

  • Families seeking to support each other as parents with effective communication and mutual respect.

• Parents Needing Validation and Support:

  • Those feeling overwhelmed or stressed in their parenting role.

  • Parents seeking a supportive space to discuss their parenting challenges and receive validation.

  • Families wanting to feel understood and supported in their parenting journey.

Common Topics Covered in Consultations:

• Attachment theory and typical development of children during early childhood (birth to age 12) to ensure realistic expectations of child behavior.

• Understanding the attachment and emotional needs of children that support their optimal development.

• Techniques to support each other as parents, including effective communication and maintaining mutual respect.

• The impact of less effective discipline strategies on children’s emotional and social development.

• Recognizing signs of anxiety, traumatic responses, and sadness in young children, and ways to support them in processing distress.

• Modeling and teaching emotion regulation and distress tolerance to young children.

• How to effectively repair your relationship with your child after a mistake or attachment injury.

Expected Outcome of a Two-Hour Appointment:

You will gain an improved understanding of your child’s behavior and emotions. You will develop a plan to address identified problems, anticipate potential responses from your child, and learn methods to monitor progress over time. Additionally, you may leave with strategies to remain regulated as a parent, ensuring effective modeling and co-regulation. You will understand how attachment theory relates to your parent-child relationship and how to feel closer to your child.

Follow-Up Sessions:

Follow-up sessions can assess progress towards previously set goals, make adjustments to approaches if necessary, or address the thoughts and emotions experienced by parents in response to changing their parenting approach. Parents may also return if new or different concerns arise as their child develops.

Who Should Not Seek Our Consultations:

• Individuals seeking personal therapy for challenges with parenting.

• Those requiring immediate crisis intervention.

• Families needing parenting services covered by insurance.

• Individuals with severe mental health issues requiring clinical attention.

• Parents in active conflict or without consistent custody arrangements.

Important Note:

Our parenting consultations are educational in nature and are not covered by insurance. They are designed to provide practical advice and support for parents, not to serve as a replacement for therapeutic services or mental health treatment.

Take the first step towards a more informed and confident parenting experience. Contact us today to schedule your educational consultation.

Fees

An initial 2-hour parenting consultation is $600. Follow up appointments and parenting support sessions may be schedule for 30 to 60 minutes and range from $125 to $250.