by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Jan 24, 2023 | Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Parenting
Co-parenting can be messy, awkward, and just plain complicated. Unfortunately, no one gives you instructions on how to co-parent after you and your partner separate. However, you are raising a child, and it isn’t about how uncomfortable it is for you to be in...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Jan 17, 2023 | Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy combines two major therapeutic theories – strategic therapy and family therapy. This kind of therapy differs from other family therapy strategies in that it is a highly structured method of treatment rather than free forming. The goal is to...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Dec 6, 2022 | Anger Management, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Parenting, Therapy, Trauma
Young people and teens sometimes require mental health counseling, just like adults do. Many mental health issues begin to present themselves during adolescents, so seeking help can be the best thing to do for your teen. Teens who see a therapist before they reach a...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Nov 29, 2022 | Abuse, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma
Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation uses play therapy to reach children of all ages. We often use play therapy to teach empathy or work through specific negative behaviors. Unfortunately, one of the most frequent reasons parents or guardians seek out play...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Nov 15, 2022 | Child Therapy, Couples Counseling, Divorce Mediation, Family Therapy, Parenting, Therapy
When a marriage ends, the whole family feels the effects. Children, in particular, can have a range of reactions depending on their age and personality. Overall, children need stability, safety, and love to thrive. All these things might be even easier to achieve...
by Kimanne Foraker-Koons | Nov 1, 2022 | Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting
Are you concerned your child might not be empathetic enough? Empathy is the ability to imagine how someone else feels in a particular situation and respond with care. It’s a very complex skill to develop, and some children struggle to grasp that others feel...
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