| THE COUNSELING CONNECTION FOR ADULTS, KIDS AND FAMILIES PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS 66207 (913) 649-4905 PARENT INFORMATION |
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Remember...
...that your child will remember more of what you DO rather than what you SAY?
...that giving your child choices will teach him responsibility and increase her self esteem?
...that parenting with heart will keep the lines of communication open with your child?
...that if you change how you treat yourself, you will naturally change how you treat your
children?
...that playing with your child is a great way to 'connect' with him and understand him better?
You'll be amazed at what you will learn!
...that what you focus on you get more of?
ENJOY YOUR CHILD!!
...that your child will remember more of what you DO rather than what you SAY?
...that giving your child choices will teach him responsibility and increase her self esteem?
...that parenting with heart will keep the lines of communication open with your child?
...that if you change how you treat yourself, you will naturally change how you treat your
children?
...that playing with your child is a great way to 'connect' with him and understand him better?
You'll be amazed at what you will learn!
...that what you focus on you get more of?
ENJOY YOUR CHILD!!
After several sessions, the parent(s) will be invited occasionally by the child to stay in the playroom and
child which will facilitate a better connection and improve communication. Parenting ideas, suggestions on
how best to deal with behaviors at home, and parent/child interactions will be observed by the therapist
to determine effectiveness. Learning how to play with and understand their child on a deeper level is not
only a goal, but a delightful experience. If there are sibling concerns, brothers and/or sisters will be
asked to attend from time to time to learn how to communicate better, and learn about boundaries and
personal responsibility.
Parents love being involved in the sessions, and look forward to the next invitation. They notice that the
challenging behaviors are diminishing and things at home are running more smoothly. In general, family life
is more rewarding and all members are happier.
Increasing connection with your child and understanding them better is only one of the benefits of
therapy. Parents also report that they are more relaxed and confident about their parenting, and enjoy
their child more than ever!
It is also an option for the parent(s) to come at a separate time and work on their own parenting issues.
The more we understand ourselves, the better parent we can be.
child which will facilitate a better connection and improve communication. Parenting ideas, suggestions on
how best to deal with behaviors at home, and parent/child interactions will be observed by the therapist
to determine effectiveness. Learning how to play with and understand their child on a deeper level is not
only a goal, but a delightful experience. If there are sibling concerns, brothers and/or sisters will be
asked to attend from time to time to learn how to communicate better, and learn about boundaries and
personal responsibility.
Parents love being involved in the sessions, and look forward to the next invitation. They notice that the
challenging behaviors are diminishing and things at home are running more smoothly. In general, family life
is more rewarding and all members are happier.
Increasing connection with your child and understanding them better is only one of the benefits of
therapy. Parents also report that they are more relaxed and confident about their parenting, and enjoy
their child more than ever!
It is also an option for the parent(s) to come at a separate time and work on their own parenting issues.
The more we understand ourselves, the better parent we can be.
| "I tried to teach my child with books, he gave me only puzzled looks. "I tried to teach my child with words, "I tried to teach my child with books, he gave me only puzzled looks. "I tried to teach my child with words, they passed him by unheard. "In despair I turned aside, 'How will I teach my child?', I cried. "Into my hand he put the key, 'Come' he said, 'and play with me!' " -Author unknown |
Questions regarding insurance:
All sessions are Fee-For-Service and payment is due at time of service.
Insurance can be filed and reimbursed to you if you have "out-of-network" benefits and have met your deductible in
this category. Check with your insurance company to find out how much they will reimburse you for each session.
I am not on any insurance panels.
Money spent on mental health sessions can be added to your Medical Category on you income taxes.
Keep in mind that if you choose to use your health insurance, a diagnosis will be required for reimbursement.
Many parents choose to avoid a diagnosis or "label" at this stage of their child's development for the following
reasons:
_ Confidentiality
_ Uncertainty as to impact of diagnosis of the child in the future
_ Impact on child's self-esteem with a "label"
_ Many issues occurring with children are the challenges of "adjusting" to changes within the family or
school environment and a formal diagnosis is simply not needed. New "tools" for both child and family
can change behaviors and shift family dynamics.
All sessions are Fee-For-Service and payment is due at time of service.
Insurance can be filed and reimbursed to you if you have "out-of-network" benefits and have met your deductible in
this category. Check with your insurance company to find out how much they will reimburse you for each session.
I am not on any insurance panels.
Money spent on mental health sessions can be added to your Medical Category on you income taxes.
Keep in mind that if you choose to use your health insurance, a diagnosis will be required for reimbursement.
Many parents choose to avoid a diagnosis or "label" at this stage of their child's development for the following
reasons:
_ Confidentiality
_ Uncertainty as to impact of diagnosis of the child in the future
_ Impact on child's self-esteem with a "label"
_ Many issues occurring with children are the challenges of "adjusting" to changes within the family or
school environment and a formal diagnosis is simply not needed. New "tools" for both child and family
can change behaviors and shift family dynamics.