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Play Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Play Therapy for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | 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...
How to Communicate with a Defensive Partner

How to Communicate with a Defensive Partner

by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Nov 22, 2022 | Couples Counseling, Divorce Mediation, Therapy

You are probably aware if you have a defensive partner. A defensive person reacts badly to any perceived criticism. They feel the need to protect themselves for some reason. These reasons could be hiding something, such as an affair, or they suffer from childhood...
Things to Keep in Mind When Your Child Learns of Your Divorce

Things to Keep in Mind When Your Child Learns of Your Divorce

by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | 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...
How to Respond to Feelings of Contempt in a Relationship

How to Respond to Feelings of Contempt in a Relationship

by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Nov 8, 2022 | Couples Counseling, Divorce Mediation, Therapy

Contempt in a relationship can be one of the most significant predictors of divorce. Dr. John Gottman, a renowned relationship therapist, identified it as one of the negative communication patterns couples fall into that can predicate divorce. Coining them the Four...
Play Therapy to Teach Empathy to Children

Play Therapy to Teach Empathy to Children

by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | 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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