Parenting is a challenging and ever-changing job. Through psychoeducation, parenting skills can be enhanced; or, through family sessions, communication and family dynamics can be improved. Flexibility and adapting to changes and issues is critical.
My Imago training offers strong and practical guidelines for parenting in authentic, loving ways. Reading "Parenting from the Inside Out" by Dan Seigel, M.D. is a great book to understand the approach that I use with parents.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., NASW Diplomate
In private practice for 32 years. I am interested in assisting you with your emotional growth and well-being. It's normal at times in life to have conflicts, but sometimes we need guidance to discover healthier ways to navigate through these challenges to have a more healthy and rewarding life!
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs anyone will ever do. The emotional and physical energy required is relentless and can often trigger insecurities, childhood wounds, and tender areas of ourselves that haven't been worked through. Instead of focusing on the child, I focus on helping the parent access resources inside and outside of themselves so that they can be present to themselves and to their families.
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Parent coaching is frequently a focus of the work I do. I support parents in shifting out of using anger and intimidation while at the same time maintaining healthy authority and responsibility with their kids. Often I assist in developing and implementing rewards based behavior management strategies, as well as in integrating positive parenting approaches. Reunification of parents with children when their has been some kind of disruption to their parenting relationship is an area in which I have considerable experience, as is helping divorced and divorcing couples effectively co-parent.