Parent-Child Play Sessions

Parent-Child Play Sessions are an opportunity to deepen your connection with your child or adolescent, while also practicing effective ways of communicating, problem solving and limit setting. Unlike play therapy where the primary focus is the child, in these sessions the primary focus is the parent-child relationship. As I guide you and your child in playfully engaging in a variety of activities, games or discussions (depending on the age of your child), I assist you in deepening your connection, as well as clarifying and resolving past or current misunderstandings, 

misperceptions, or relational challenges. You will find that sessions also increase your capacity to be present, compassionate and responsive in previously charged and argumentative situations.

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Prior to a play session, we meet for a 50-minute parent consultation to specifically identify your goals, as well as any challenges you are currently experiencing with your child. We will discuss various parenting strategies, as well as different play activities specifically selected to address your goals for the parent-child session.

 

During the parent-child session, I actively support you in facilitating the play experience. At the conclusion of the play session, you and your child will choose one or two activities to use at home. Further play or consultation sessions are scheduled as needed.