“When do we get to sleep again?”
-new MOM
New Parents
What just happened? New parents go through a roller coaster of emotions and transitions. All the planning in the world cannot prepare you for the ups and downs. And while parenting advice can be useful, it helps to have a safe place to explore this new identity and make sense of the changes babies bring.
Common issues include:
difficulties sleeping
clashing parenting styles
carving out “us” time
learning to juggle
“I don’t want to go!”
-kindergartener
Kindergarten
Transitions abound and new battles begin as young children enter the world of school, friendships, social expectations, and learning to learn.
Common concerns include:
separation anxiety
emotional regulation
bed wetting
impulsivity
nightmares
difficulty with peers
siblings conflicts
meltdowns & tantrums
“bad” language & meanness
hitting
“But I can’t…”
-2nd grader
Elementary years
Family and school life is now in full swing. And the little tree you are growing is starting to develop in ways you never saw coming. Routines that once worked now need rethinking. It can be helpful for everyone to adopt a flexible mindset. But how?
Common concerns include:
anxiety
emotional regulation
friendships
academic / school difficulties
learning differences
over-scheduling
sibling issues
bullying
internet safety
healthy eating
“Then she called me a…”
-10th grader
Tweens & teens
Middle and high school are where the rubber meets the road and kids are trying to put it all together. Identity development becomes key and self-esteem, bullying, sexuality, risk taking and school-related issues can become overwhelming.
Common concerns include:
anxiety
depression
defiance
self-harm
navigating friendships & social media
puberty & sexual development
perfectionism
withdrawal
This is an especially exciting time of growth. But life is moving fast! Child-parent conflicts can become parent-parent conflicts, and vice-versa. And everything can be compounded by issues like anxiety, grief, divorce, or trauma.
“We used to be so…”
-dad
navigating Transitions
It’s said that change is inevitable, but growth is a choice. Whether a family is growing together or apart, it can be painful. This is a time to breathe, accept new resources, and learn to ride the wave to shore.
Common issues include:
leaving for college
new adulthood
adoption
separation / divorce
co-parenting
creating a blended family
single parenting
loss / grief
“Don’t give me that look.”
- MOM
Parenting in the Digital Age
Yikes! Managing screen time, video game addiction, social media drama. Do we “lean in” or lean way out? Every family and every child is different, but one thing is for sure: this takes parenting to a new level!
common issues include:
bullying / meanness
compulsive behaviors
isolation
unauthorized purchases
loss of physical activity
consumption vs. creativity
“What does it mean to thrive?”
Nurturing you / individual adult therapy
We manage all kinds of relationships each day. Family, friends, work, school, food, sex, money, self. We are multidimensional and our intersecting identities and relationships can be a source of health and heartache. If you are struggling, it can help to get some “you time” for outside perspective and support. Learn to move past “should” and “must,” and find the optimal-holistic-healthy you.
common issues include:
self image
anxiety
depression
work / life balance
social issues
healthy eating
financial strains
grief & loss
chronic pain
