RESOURCES FOR PARENTING
WORKING WITH PARENTS
Parenting is singlehandedly one of the most significant and joyous experiences that we will have in our lifetimes. It also happens to be one of the most challenging jobs we will ever encounter. It's a constant test of patience and energy, while keeping in mind the lasting, far-reaching consequences of how we handle these responsibilities in our everyday lives. With parenting comes stress, worry about whether we're doing it 'right,' heightened emotions, moments of self-doubt, and many more memorable moments to come. Everyday I remind myself of the adage "Children learn what they live."
As a therapist and a parent, I work with parents and kids because it is precisely these everyday moments that count. The stance I take is that as parents, we first take care of ourselves and engage in our own self-care if we are to lovingly give of ourselves, teach, and play with the very people we most want to become well-adjusted, socially responsible, and self-sufficient people as they venture out into the world on their own. I work with parents of young people I see in individual therapy to support the therapy process, as well as parents who have concerns about their child and their child may be reluctant to come in. Please feel free to call or email me about your unique concerns and situation.