When participating in parent-child counselling, Surrey parents and their children can gain a number of important benefits. Like, feeling supported and gaining insight into various behaviours and triggers. They also learn different ways to address problems, build coping skills, and develop tools that will help strengthen bonds.
Parent-child counselling benefits
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Feel safe/supported
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Gain insight
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Build coping skills
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Learn communication skills
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Develop resolution skills
Raising children does not come with a manual. Which means at times the relationship with your child becomes strained. Sometimes this is just a temporary hiccup. But sometimes it persists. In either case, parent-child counselling can help.
By the time someone reaches out for help, there are likely distressing feelings between the parent and the child already present. Both may by dealing with feelings of resentment, rejection, being misunderstood or disrespected. Behaviours resulting from this kind of conflict can include anger, depression, detachment, acting out, violence and complete family breakdown.
Talking to a counsellor together is a good step toward addressing problems and finding solutions. (Studies show better outcomes for parents and children when attending therapy together as opposed to a child attending by themselves.)
Families will find a safe and supportive environment where they can share their thoughts, feelings and frustrations. From there each member can gain insight into the ongoing conflicts and each other. They can learn what’s behind certain behaviours and how to handle them in a more constructive way.
Additionally, communication is key to healthy relationships. Therefore, learning communication skills and resolution skills helps to reduce future conflicts and keep them manageable.
Parent-child counselling for Surrey families is about repairing damaged relationships and building stronger connections between parents and their children. Due to the diversity and complexity of families, specialised knowledge, experience, and skills are required. So it’s vital to find professional counsellors with training in effective therapeutic approaches.
Alison Bell & Associates offers professional counselling in parent-child counselling, child counselling/play therapy and parent counselling. Take a step toward more fulfilling family relationships and call 604-372-1545.
