Family Counseling
Family counseling draws on the combined cognitive, relational, and emotional resources of the whole family.
The objectives of psychotherapy involving the family are:
Family therapy is an approach that has been proven effective for the treatment of many individual issues and challenges, such as:
Family therapy can expand the benefits achieved in other therapies. There is no form of therapy that can take the place of working out issues directly with the people to whom you are closest. Family therapy can help you achieve a more peaceful home and family life.
The objectives of psychotherapy involving the family are:
- To discover and enhance the hidden strengths of all members of the family during transitions in the family life cycle (i.e. from adolescence to adulthood, old age).
- To assist the family or an individual family member to regain agency over their lives and heal relational trauma.
- To restore relationships, individual well-being and emotional communication among family members.
- To assist the process of reconciliation or recovery when a family faces conflict, chronic illness, or death.
- To improve communication and/or heal old wounds in families of adults.
Family therapy is an approach that has been proven effective for the treatment of many individual issues and challenges, such as:
- A child with developmental or school issues.
- An adolescent or young adult with behavioral, emotional, or substance abuse difficulties, who is isolated or acts psychotic.
- An adult family member with a medical illness or addiction.
Family therapy can expand the benefits achieved in other therapies. There is no form of therapy that can take the place of working out issues directly with the people to whom you are closest. Family therapy can help you achieve a more peaceful home and family life.
Parenting Sessions
Are you struggling with your children?Through video, phone, email or face-to-face parenting sessions, you will learn to:
Effective for children from toddlers through teens 
Parenting is the most important and toughest job out there and we typically have very little training for it. The parenting tools and techniques that I use are from the powerful parenting program, Redirecting Children's Behavior (RCB). You will learn practical skills such as how to set limits and boundaries for the parent and the child; how to enhance children's self-esteem, encourage cooperation and develop a sense of responsibility. All of this is accomplished through the positive use of discipline. Discipline is viewed as a positive and motivating tool to teach children self-control. Creative ideas and a specific set of techniques are demonstrated for handling everyday situations such as temper tantrums, aggression and helplessness. The course teaches the child to actively take responsibility for their own life; and how to promote cooperation and successful attitudes. The ultimate goal is to create more enjoyment and fun in the relationships between children and adults.
Learning DifferencesHas your child received a diagnosis and is struggling in school? Are you overwhelmed by the amount of information? Do you need help navigating the school system and advocating for your child? I am a parent with a child who has a learning difference (who is currently in college) and I am an experienced clinician who can help you help your child get what he or she needs to be happy and successful in school.
Diagnosis includes: ADHD, dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, dysgraphia and executive function deficits 
Spirited ChildrenDo you look at other parents with their children and ask yourself why does it look so easy for them? Spirited children can easily overwhelm parents, leaving them feeling frustrated and inadequate. Spirited children are, in fact, simply more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent and uncomfortable with change than the average child. But they are often also exceptional and incredibly rewarding to have in your life. Through two 45 minute parenting sessions, parents will learn how to come to appreciate their spirited children and will take home proven strategies for handling mealtimes, bedtimes, homework, school and many other situations. |
Sibling IssuesWhen a new baby comes into the family, sometimes the older child has a difficult time adjusting. Learn strategies to help your children develop life long bonds with their siblings. Discover how to bring peace when there's fighting and teach children the skills they need to resolve their conflicts in a peaceful manner.
Why wait? Call or email now for a free 20 minute phone consultation
609-400-2888 or info@princetoncounselingandparentingcenter.com |
