Parent Support and Check In
I offer dedicated parent sessions for caregivers to provide support, feedback, and parent coaching to discuss effective parental strategies to assist your child in therapy.
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Why Parent Support and Check In?
These sessions are designed exclusively for parents and provide a dedicated opportunity to address questions and concerns separately from your child. Parents can benefit from research-backed strategies and find a supportive space to express freely thoughts, feelings and actions. Receive parent coaching designed to promote your emotional safety, support and empowerment.
What to Expect in Parent Support and Check In?
This is where you have the opportunity to provide an update on your child's progress and receive valuable parent coaching. This is an essential part of the session as it allows you to share any changes or developments in your child's behavior, emotions, or challenges. We also may work to formulate strategies for supporting your child, outside of the therapy office. This can include discussing techniques, behavioral interventions, and communication strategies that can be applied at home to complement the therapeutic process. The first Parent Support and Check-In session, exclusively for parents, is scheduled 4-6 weeks after the initial intake.
I will reach out to arrange this appointment.
Following this, these sessions are typically spaced every 4-6 sessions spent with your child, ensuring ongoing and timely support for your family.
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Can My Child Attend Parent Support and Check In?
During Parent Support and Check-In sessions, it's important to note that these are exclusively for parents, and your child should not attend. These sessions are an additional appointment just for parents and are designed to complement the therapeutic process. They will not disrupt your child's ongoing treatment. If necessary, for your convenience, we may schedule your child on the same day following the parent session, provided it aligns with both of our schedules. This ensures that your child's needs and progress continue to be addressed effectively, with parent coaching supporting your role in their development.
What If I Need to Meet Before My Parent Support and Check In Session?
If you find the need to meet with me before your scheduled Parent Support & Check-In session for more than a brief 5-minute discussion between sessions, your questions and concerns, including those related to parent coaching, are important and you are welcome to contact me to explore scheduling an additional appointment. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or head directly to the nearest hospital. Your safety and your child's well-being are my priority and it is important that you take immediate action.
Benefits of Parents Support and Check In Sessions
Parent Support and Check-In sessions offer parents a dedicated space to discuss their child's progress with the therapist, including dedicated parent coaching. It's an opportunity for you to receive guidance, support, and learn effective parenting techniques, as needed. Caregivers play a crucial role in a child's life, and maintaining open communication with the therapist ensures that you are an active participant in your child's treatment. It is the hope that these sessions empower you with knowledge and the support needed to foster your child's emotional and developmental well-being.