PARENT COACHING & FILIAL THERAPY
Filial Therapy is a well-researched and evidence based model. It is the art of teaching parents how to use Play Therapy techniques at home. The goal is to utilize the special relationship that already exists between parent and child to bring about growth, healing and positive change.
How can Filial Therapy help?
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Strengthen Bonds
Improve Listening Skills
Increase Communication
Grow Confidence
Promote Cooperation
Encourage Peacefulness
Establish Healthy Limit Setting
Diffuse Conflict and Power Struggles
Filial Therapy was developed in the 1960s by Bernard and Louise Gurney and has a long history of effectively helping children and families in a wide variety of settings and circumstances.
As a participant in Filial Therapy you will learn how to conduct special playtimes with your child for 30 minutes each week. I will guide you through the process and offer feedback and coaching along the way. These sessions may be held at my office, but doing them virtually is often a more successful approach. This method allows me to observe your playtime and then discuss it with you immediately afterwards.