Parental alienation can be hard to notice much less treat, but the long-term effects can be devastating for the children and targeted parent.
Tag: Family
Having an adult child who is in an unhealthy relationship can leave parents feeling helpless, but with the support of a counselor, parents can learn to navigate this situation while still maintaining their own well-being.
Rules are often a point of contention for parents and teenagers, but counselors have the skills to help both parents and teens put the situation into context and find common ground.
How can counselors help clients when their mental health and coping abilities are being thwarted by the unhealthy behaviors of their loved ones?
Counselors are helping couples and families survive working, learning, playing and coexisting in their chaotically busy homes, where privacy is virtually nonexistent and conflict is easily flared.
When almost everyone is practicing isolation or experiencing its effects to some degree, how do counselors assess and respond to isolating behaviors among their clients?
Comparable to separation anxiety, parental anxiety stems from an increase in parental stress related to the reopening of states, businesses and schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quarantine-friendly engagement strategies to promote the wellness of children and families.
Even as the LGB community steadily gains wider acceptance across society, individuals who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming often struggle to find affirmation or even a safe place to be themselves.
Having a child with autism affects the entire family system, meaning counselors must take a wide-angle and long-term view when determining how best to offer guidance and encouragement.