Managing Parent Counselling

United States · CE credit & talks · Psychologists

American psychologists can gain valuable strategies for parent counselling with this insightful piece. Educational Psychologist Sheryl Cohen shares expertise on skillfully managing complex family dynamics to ensure children receive optimal support within their family structures.

Parent counselling is never easy. The dynamic between the parents, child, siblings and therapist needs skilllful navigation and can often become overwhelming for all involved. In this short clip, Educational Psychologist, Sheryl Cohen discusses the various aspects to consider during parent counselling and how therapists can aim for the primary goal of ensuring the child is supported by their family dynamic. 

As an occupational therapist, parent counselling often causes various issues, outside of the child's therapy, to be brought to the surface. This short clip helped me to see the importance of dealing with one issue at a time during these parents counselling sessions and not becoming overwhelmed by too many concerns. If you have enjoyed this short clip, have a look at Sheryl Cohen's full talk about the Principles and Practices of Parent Counselling, here.

- Tegan

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