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Your Child May Need Therapy If...
They are defiant, disobedient, or angry. Verbally or physically aggressive or throwing temper tantrums. Hyperactive, impulsive, unable to concentrate or disruptive at school. Worried, fearful, excessively sad, suffering from low self esteem or having problems making friends.
You Might Want a Support Session If...
Your children frustrate you. You are struggling to find effective discipline methods. You need some support and guidance in gaining confidence in your parenting
Possible Solution: Parent/Caregiver Support Session
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If bedtime in your house feels like a nightly battle: tears, stalling, and meltdowns. Don’t worry. Many families are facing this too. Maybe your child suddenly “needs one more thing”…Maybe they can’t fall asleep without you lying next to them…Or maybe, the second you...
5 Ways to Help Your Child With Sports Anxiety
As a parent, watching your child struggle with sports anxiety can be heart-wrenching. What used to be fun now brings stress, tears, and self-doubt. You might be asking: “Why is my child so anxious before every game?” or“How can I help them enjoy their sport again?”...
3 Unique Challenges Third Culture Kids Face, and How Therapy Can Help
Living between cultures can enrich a child’s life, but it can also quietly weigh them down. Whether your family is overseas for military service, international business, humanitarian work, or faith-based missions, your child may be growing up as a Third Culture Kid...
3 Ways Family Therapy Can Help Your Family Thrive Again
Navigating family relationships can be incredibly difficult and discouraging. You may love each other deeply, but daily interactions feel strained, disconnected, or even chaotic. Patterns of behavior repeat themselves, and no matter how hard you try, things don’t seem...
3 Ways To Help Your Child During a Meltdown
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably been there: your child is screaming, throwing things, or maybe shutting down completely. You try to talk, reason, and stay calm, but nothing seems to work. Meltdowns can leave everyone in the family feeling helpless, exhausted, and...
5 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Become More Independent
As a parent or caregiver, you want to raise a confident, capable child, but sometimes, it can feel like you’re doing everything for them. Whether your child is struggling to get ready on their own, complete tasks at school, or navigate social situations, it’s easy to...
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