We encourage a team approach to working with children and teens. Therapy with young people is most effective if their parents or caregivers are actively involved. At Spark Psychology, parents and family members can access parenting strategies, behavioural management techniques, and emotional support for their own needs in parenting a child with specific challenges.
Topics that are often explored with parents include the following:
- Emotional Communication: how to talk about emotions with your kids, manage your own emotions, and express yourself in an effective way
- How to read your child: identify your child’s strengths and needs, and figure out the best way to communicate with your child
- Routines and Rituals: how to create consistent routines and positive family rituals
- Shifting to a strength-based approach