Parental fatigue:
and/or frustration, limited time due to both parents working, single
parents,
conflicting parenting styles, family crises, family structure and
routine issues,
grieving a loss or death in the family
Child
Bonding:
with foster or adopted children, step families, divorce, or joint
custody
Children
with disorders:
such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiance/Conduct, Depression, Anxiety
Disorders, Learning Disorders, Autism/ Aspergers
Defiant
children:
temper tantrums, problems going to bed, aggression, lying, stealing,
property destruction, poor school performance
Children
with poor social skills:
peer or sibling conflicts, bullying, poor manners, disruptive or
dysfunctional public behavior, sexual acting out
Children
and adolescents dealing with life stressors:
bullying, teasing, peer pressure, substance use, parents divorce,
sibling rivalry, dating issues
Statistics have shown that
children are more compliant if there is consistency and structure in the
home. We work from an approach modeled after Attachment based theories. These models
empower parents to have
authority over their children while viewing their children with value. The parents set predictable consistent
limits but allow children to have control over their own choices. This is
important to develop the ability to problem solve, and experience natural and
logical consequence. The models also emphasize maintaining a nurturing bond
with the child in order to foster healthy emotional and physical development
in order for the child to become self-reliant, socially competent, and
confident in today’s world.
We will come into your
home to evaluate from a third person perspective through observation and
assessment and assist as you develop a plan to address your children’s
behavioral issues and regain parental authority. We will help you to gain
expertise over your own children to create self-reliant, compliant,
confident, and responsible children as you develop an emotional stable,
resilient, and nurturing family environment.
Some issues may be better addressed
through Individual Child or Family Therapy Services. This option is also
provided at a local office in Orange County. April Thompson is a Licensed
Marriage Family Therapist and works from an attachment and client centered
approach.
