The parenting therapy suits parents/guardians that needs help and support regarding their child/children. The provided support can vary depending on the needs. The unique family situation will affect the context of the therapy and the family members that can be included in the therapy.
What is parenting therapy
This is therapy for parents/guardians that needs support regarding their child/children. The therapy can look very different from case to case, depending on the needs and the help that is being requested. Examples on common areas to get the parenting therapy for can be conflicts, sleep-related disorders, school-related, physical illness, mental illness or other things that can worry a parent/guardian. Sometimes the adult asks for help to get more confident in the relationship to the child. The therapy also works for parents/guardians that wants to help their child to get more confident. New challenges in the family life can also be a reason to get parenting therapy.
The sessions
Information is gathered during the first sessions (normally between 2-3). The parent/guardian will be able to provide information regarding the help and support they want. The child/children can be included in some sessions after this, if this is required. The therapy will provide necessary knowledge, tools and guidance that can be used to make changes. The therapy is based on the cognitive behavioural methods and family systems theory.