Parenting Counselling That Works

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Do you feel like your doing your best and still see no change in your child's behaviours?  Has your child already seen or is seeing a counsellor and you still see little to no change?

Parenting Counselling is designed to teach skills and techniques that help you understand your child's acting out behaviours and reduce those behaviours. at times children act out because they are unable to verbalize their emotions. They may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed or unhappy. As adults we have the ability to verbalize our emotional state and request if we need space or extra support. Many times children depend on adults to figure out what they need through their behaviours instead of their words. 

As parents, we may blame ourselves for our child's acting out behaviours, feel embarrassed when it is displayed in the public amongst others or may even make excuses as an attempt to explain their behaviours. Your child acting out behaviour isn't your fault. You just need someone that is experienced and trained in working with children with challenging behaviours to help you acquire the skills and confidence to help deescalate your child's challenging behaviours. 

What Exactly Is Parenting Counselling? 

Parenting counselling is just fancy terminology for assistance with your child's behaviours. The goal is different for every parent depending on the issues in your household with your child. Parenting counselling provides you with tools needed to help you in the parenting journey with your child. Many parents try to work through issues with their children challenging behaviour in silence, until it results in them feeling stressed out, helpless, frustrated. Parenting counselling might then be seen as a last resort or not even considered. However, parenting counselling can help in limiting your frustration, giving you a space to share and vent, meanwhile learning skills that can help your child cope better and reduce their anxiety, and challenging behaviours. 

The Perfect Parent Myth.

At times parents do not seek help because they feel that it will take away from them being a the perfect parent. There is not such thing as the perfect parent. It's a myth. Parenting is a everyday learning journey. It is one of the most difficult jobs in the world that can regularly test your patience and place you on a emotional rollercoaster. The label "perfect parent" just adds to the stress of living up to something that isn't real or attainable. Your goal as a parent is to be the best parent that you can be for your child or children, which means at times you will need help. Seeking that help shows how committed you are to your children and their needs. Parenting counselling provides a safe space to speak with a counsellor who can help you and make the journey of parenting just a little bit easier. 

How Do I Know If I Need Parenting Counselling?

There are many signs that can let you know if parenting counselling is something that will be beneficial for you and your family. 

If you are feeling frustrated,  stressed, overwhelmed with challenging behaviours your child is exhibiting, parenting counselling can help in giving you useful skills that can help in reducing and decreasing those behaviours. If you are having a difficult time communicating with your child or youth, parenting counselling can assist you in learning how to open up those lines of communication and have a better understanding of your child's needs. 

Parenting counselling is another resource for parents to access. It gives parents the opportunity to speak with a counsellor who is unbiased and has experience working with children who are exhibiting the same or similar behaviours your child is exhibiting.  

What Happens During A Parenting Counselling Session?

During a parenting counselling session the counsellor will begin by getting a strong understanding of the issues or challenges that you are currently experiencing with your child. The goal of the initial part of the session is to allow you to share your specific needs, as each family's needs are different. The counsellor will ask questions to clarify and to ensure he or she has a clear understanding of your needs. Next, you and your counsellor will discuss the changes you would like to see and your realistic desired outcome. It is essential that the changes you would like to see are realistic. Children/youth challenging behaviours, don't change overnight, it will take time and patience to see changes. 

 Common Issues That Parenting Counselling Can Help With;

• Child/Youth being verbally aggressive at home, school, public
• Child/Youth being physically aggressive at home, school, public
• Parents having difficulty communicating with Child/Youth.
• Death in the family 
• Child/Youth having problems at school with peers, teachers learning, etc.
• Child/Youth exhibiting anxiety, depression.
• Child/Youth shows significant change in eating, sleeping, emotional state, etc
• Child/Youth lets parent know that they are having a difficult time.
• Child/Youth has been diagnosed with a mental health illness.
• Parents are going through a divorce or separation.
• Parents need extra support.

How Can Virtually Calm Child & Youth Specialist Help You?

Our Child & Youth Specialists have worked several years front line and are still currently working with children with:   

· ADHD, ADD

· Autism Spectrum Disorder

· Disruptive Behavioural Disorders (OCD, ODD)

· Anxiety

· Mood Disorders (Bipolar)

· Stress Related Disorders

· Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

· Separation Anxiety Disorder

· Social Anxiety Disorder

· Phobic Disorder

· FASD

Our Child and Youth Specialists aren't just professionals sitting in an office giving out advice, they have years of hands on experience working with both parents and children in diminishing acting out behaviours. They have worked in schools, treatment centers, hospitals and privately with families. They understand the stress, frustration and helplessness parents feel at times when nothing feels like its working. 

Each child is different and what works for one child, may not work for another child. Our Child & Youth Specialist focus on the specific needs of your child, your family. Each session offers a non judgemental solution based approach to counselling for parents. We know that you are looking for techniques and solutions that actually work.  

Our Parenting Counselling is offered online allowing you to chose the date and time to fit into your already busy schedule Our costs are affordable. We know that many times parents don't reach out for help due to how expensive that help can be. Each session is only $65 per session and right now we are having a 10% discount off of our cost.

If you have been looking for help with understanding and changing your child's acting out behaviours, Virtually Calm Child & Youth Specialist can provide that help.