Children

Prepare your kids for Child’s Therapy

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: Preparing your child for therapy means explaining why they’re going, how it can help them manage strong emotions, and that therapy benefits the whole family. Be honest, reassure them they’re not in trouble, and describe what will happen at the session. To ease resistance, normalize counseling and consider pairing sessions with a fun activity to create a positive association. Preparing your kids for children's therapy in Calgary simply means letting them know how much you love them and want them to be happy. Explain how much better they will feel better about themselves by talking to someone who can… Read More Here!

 

Enriching your family with family counselling in Calgary

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR:Insight’s Calgary family counselling helps families improve communication and resolve conflicts. Techniques like the “person in the center” allow each member to be heard, fostering understanding, harmony, and stronger family relationships. Family counselling with Insight in our Calgary location can help families who are having difficulty communicating with each other. Generally, this is one of the main reasons that families suffer problems intense enough to force them to seek assistance in the first place. With counselling, family members learn about each other in ways that they could not learn without the assistance of Insights team. Our counselors act as a… Read More Here!

 

Can My Child Benefit From Therapy?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Insight’s Edmonton child psychologists help kids with emotional or behavioral challenges, supporting healthier coping and well-being. Parenting is a difficult and complicated process that predominantly involves understanding the emotional and intellectual needs of your child. Some children present more problems than others, especially in areas of impulse control and anger management. Common Issues Common issues which may warrant considering children's therapy with a professional therapist include: frequent fighting with peers bed-wetting extreme shyness anger issues appearing sad and depressed for no reason difficulty completing school work showing no respect for teachers or other authority figures exhibiting obsessive-compulsive characteristics. Insight's… Read More Here!

 

Choosing the Right Child Psychologist in Calgary

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: Choosing the right child psychologist is key—both you and your child should feel comfortable. Insight Calgary offers experienced psychologists and supportive services. Choosing the right child psychologist is important to both you and your child. A troubled child who does not like their therapist will not respond well to treatment and may even develop worsening symptoms. Additionally, you want to feel comfortable around your child's psychologist and feel like he or she understands and empathizes with the problems you and your child are experiencing. Where to Start An excellent way to begin the process of choosing the right child… Read More Here!

 

Why Siblings Fight

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Sibling fights are common and can stem from jealousy, changing needs, perceived unequal treatment, individual temperaments, or exposure to role models. Parents should avoid stepping in unless there’s danger, coach children to use words instead of aggression, and guide them toward compromise. Over time, with patience and modeling healthy conflict resolution, sibling disputes often decrease in frequency and intensity. “Ahh, the sweet sound of siblings fighting” said no parent ever! Siblings who argue, tease each other mercilessly, even resort to fighting physically are a cause of major frustration for parents who are constantly acting as referee. Although jealousy is… Read More Here!

 

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