The number of situations associated with parenting and families is endless, but common conflicts can include communication issues, erratic behavior, extended family members being critical or judgmental, differences in opinion when it comes to raising children, and even trauma, such as domestic violence, or alcohol and drug abuse. It can be challenging to watch family members struggle, and in most cases, you may not know how to resolve the problem. Seeking support from one of our mental health professionals can help parents and families develop acceptance and skills to repair relationships that may seem unsalvageable.

Other parenting and family issues may include:

• Being a single parent

• Divorce

• Infidelity

• Problems caused by divorced parents entering new relationships

• Fewer opportunities for parents and children to spend time together

• Deployment

Parenting and family issues are oftentimes intertwined. Treatment methods vary and will depend on an individual or family situation. The healing process may focus on improving communication between family members, as well as finding healthy ways of resolving a conflict. Setting clear boundaries and communicating effectively as a parental unit can set a good example for your children and/or your spouse. If a child is suffering from a genetic disorder or a mental health condition, these are topics that can be addressed with family or individual counseling. Couples counseling is effective at supporting parents in child-rearing.

Parenting and Family Support

You don’t have to face parenting and family challenges alone. Seek help from one of our qualified therapists to gain some much-needed perspective that will allow you to effectively work through the problems at hand.

Being a parent carries a lot of responsibility, and the process can be difficult at times. Whether you are married or single, you may have feelings as though you are on your own, especially if you are dealing with a difficult situation or behavior issues with your child. It’s important to address these problems, and seeking the help of a therapist can alleviate the stress.

Why is parenting support necessary?

Sometimes a parent needs guidance when reinforcing rules and setting boundaries for a child. If a person is going through a divorce, this can affect a child or children involved. Each of this issues can affect a family unit, and its important that you don’t weather the storm alone. Parent support can assist with improving parenting skills, as well as relationships between the parent and child.

What does parenting support look like?

• Therapy can be in the form of one-on-one sessions with a therapist, or may involve family counseling. Support can be helpful if you have a young child who is going through some kind of developmental or genetic disorder.

• Parenting support can also take the form of group therapy which involves meeting with other parents to discuss your child’s behaviors and offer advice to one another.