Are you concerned by some of the behaviors your child displays? Would you like to have a more positive relationship, for a longer period of time, with your child?
Joyful Journeys Counseling offers two options for parents who recognize their role in the recovery and health of their teen. Individual counseling is one option for those who would like high-touch and individualized support. Parents processing family-of-origin, trauma, and attachment issues may be better candidates for individual counseling as well as those who have immediate needs and/or strict scheduling limitations. Typically, this arrangement would include feedback and guidance from the client about the direction and scope of counseling. Please let your clinician know if you prefer a more directive and structured plan for working through specific goals. The more clarity a client has in identifying and communicating needs, the easier it is for a counselor clinician to provide the desired outcome.
Individual counseling is a suitable choice for people who want to explore their childhood issues, have time constraints, or prefer personalized or non-directive support. Alternatively, parent support groups are held at least once a year. This approach offers structured psychoeducation and includes homework with pre-determined group goals.
Tired of negotiating and wish your child would obey?
Desperate for a meaningful exchange instead of two-syllable responses?
Sessions will include the following topics:
Connection
Connection with our children is the best part of parenting. It’s the answer to the question, why. Why do we work hard? Why do we persevere when the proverbial fruit is sparse or bitter? Enjoying the company of our offspring and genuinely knowing our sons and daughters is a beautiful experience. I believe all parents deeply desire this lifelong relationship.
Communication
Communication is a skill that every individual benefits from studying. In a technology-driven world, communication bespeaks finesse and refinement. It’s challenging to navigate eye-contact expectations and ideas about respectful table talk between digital natives and digital immigrants. These exercises and tools are a gift to develop improved relationships overall—what a return on investment.
Cooperation
Lastly, when our communication and connection have increased, cooperation yields. Often, parents stamp around for cooperation (i.e. yelling, demands, nagging.) Cultivate partnership through refined communication and strengthened bonds. Eliciting cooperation is what empowered individuals do naturally. This program aims to develop and encourage that empowerment.
