Parenting Consults/Coaching 

Parenting can be difficult and sometimes it is beneficial to speak with a licensed professional about problems you are encountering in your home.

A parenting consult can be beneficial for the following reasons:

•You have questions related to whether troubling behaviors is developmentally appropriate and if treatment would be beneficial. 

•You have had an unexpected stressor, disruption, or traumatic event in the home and would like to develop a plan to help your child move forward in a supportive manner. 

•You are concerned about the best ways to talk to your child about upcoming changes in the home including separation, divorce, terminal illness with a family member, or a parent’s absence due to substance abuse issues or recovery process.

•You have questions about how to support your child socially.

•You have fears related to your relationship with your child and you wonder if you have caused irreparable damage to your bond.

•You hope to learn ways to support your child with learning more positive methods of coping, communication, and self-expression.

A Nurture Nest clinician will be happy to listen to your concerns, ask questions, and provide you with adequate feedback. This could include reassurance that your child is developmentally on track, is going through a phase, or could benefit from changes in your parenting approach. During this assessment it could be necessary for your child to be referred for individual counseling services and you will be a valuable part of that decision making process.