by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Nov 1, 2023 | 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...
by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Oct 6, 2023 | Family Therapy, Therapy
In the world of mental health and therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) stands out as a powerful approach for improving relationships and emotional well-being. Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson in the 1980s, EFT focuses on understanding and reshaping emotions within...
by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Jun 21, 2023 | Couples Counseling, Family Therapy
In many cases, your in-law relationship can make or break your marriage. Unless your partner’s family is toxic, your partner likely cares about their family’s opinions of you on some level. You must learn to make peace if you don’t want your in-laws...
by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Apr 11, 2023 | Child Therapy, Divorce Mediation, Family Therapy, Parenting
Co-parenting is an arrangement made by two people raising a child together but living in separate homes. You must decide about your child’s education, medical care, and other essential things with someone you may not like or agree with. Setting clear...
by Family Strategies Counseling & Mediation | Mar 14, 2023 | Abuse, Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Spiritual Wellness, Therapy, Trauma
No one wakes up and decides to go no contact with their parents. The choice to go no contact with anyone is made after you’ve tried for years to build a healthy relationship with someone. Unfortunately, when that someone is a parent, society attaches a...
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...