This is a parenting group to enhance the parent-child relationship. Understand the "why" of your child's behaviour and learn those strategies that work for maintaining healthy brain development. It is designed for parents who may be feeling stressed by their child's behaviour or for parents who are struggling to maintain their connection to their child. The clinician guided activities and discussions reflect current attachment research principles. Four weeks with two different group choices in November -- online may be an option. Cost is $200 plus GST for the 4 sessions.
Hosted by Allius Counselling and Family Mediation Services
Counsellor, MA, RCC-ACS, CPT, BCRPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9R
We also appreciate the opportunity to work with family play therapy interventions to assess and support improved child- parent connections and behavioural difficulties.
We are accepting new clients of all ages for counselling! Here at Allius Services, we support people to connect with themselves in order to better connect with others. The more we learn about our own internal world, the more we can extend greater compassion to ourselves and to those around us. At Allius, we know the path to emotional well-being comes from those small, meaningful steps we take everyday that moves us a bit closer to what and who is most important to us. Together, we can co-create a plan that moves you forward in the direction of living a more meaningful life and one that is more connected to those you care about most.
Dad's with Compassion is a group that helps dads explore personal values, beliefs, and ethics. Other areas explored include the difference between punishment and discipline, various parenting styles, natural and logical consequences, and a segment on mindfulness such as deep breathing techniques.
Hosted by Dean Henry Laviolette
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9R
Areas of interest and treatment include: Depression/anxiety, loss/grief, gambling, men's issues, substance abuse, parent coaching, self-esteem, child and youth care counselling, suicidal ideation, and anger management.
Hello, my name is Dean Laviolette and this is a counselling practice in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. As a proud Metis, life is both precious and beautiful, just like you. Seeking counselling is an opportunity to unearth and rediscover who you really are. My approach is to build a therapeutic relationship based on trust and respect in a safe environment. Being empathetic and genuine is my commitment to quality of care to clients without being judgmental. The use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches seem to help clients self-explore, become self-aware, and learn self-care.
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Parenting Support Groups
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.