In order to have a balanced life, one needs to look at all of the relations within the family.

In COUPLES THERAPY and FAMILY THERAPY the task of the participating patients is to define their perceptions of ongoing problems and the effects of resulting behavior. The recognition of specific persistent patterns of interaction is the key to their resolution.

Developing Capable Kids is done by putting the child’s behavior in an understandble framework.  Enabling children to become responsible and independent adults results from understanding the reasons (biological and emotional) for their behavior.  As role models, parents need to explore their own expectations and behavior.  Respectful interaction and encouragement are important, as are the consequences of action.  Feelings are an important part of your child’s personality.  Recognizing and helping the expression of feelings is essential in the developmental process. Consistency along with age appropriate decision making and problem solving further the road to success. Family meetings may assist in discussing problems that are difficult to talk about on their own. Adolescence can be a bumpy experience for both parent and child. It’s an early foundation which assists emotional and intellectual growth during the most of difficult times.