Parenting Counselling
Being a parent can be quite stressful at times. A variety of issues can arise during parenthood. As a parent there may be times when you struggle to know what approach to take towards child-rearing. Thankfully, there are a variety of psychological strategies, methods and techniques that can help you work through your child-rearing issues and improve your relationship with your child. Parent counseling is a type of psychotherapy that helps parents cope with child-related challenges and difficulties.
How Can I Tell If I Need Parent Counselling?
You may need parent counseling if you experience two or more of the following emotions:
- Anxiety from constantly arguing with your child or spouse.
- Feelings that you have to “tiptoe” around your spouse or child just to avoid an argument or temper tantrum.
- Feelings of inadequacy because you cannot control your child’s destructive and/or unhealthy behaviors.
- Fears that your child’s emotional and behavioral problems will intensify as he/she ages.
- Concerns that past traumas will continue to follow your child into adulthood.
- Fears that your past experiences will affect your ability to be a good parent.