What is the Elementary Family Teletherapy Program?
Elementary-aged students often face common behavioral and emotional challenges typical for their age group, which can be overwhelming for parents. Our qualified clinicians provide customized guidance, support, and coaching to both students and parents.
Program Overview:
Addresses common behavioral and emotional challenges in elementary-aged students (ages 5-12).
Qualified clinicians provide customized guidance, support, and coaching to students and parents.
Targeted care for students, not therapy for parents.
Both student and parent(s) attend all teletherapy sessions
Includes up to 12 teletherapy sessions; program length is based on the intake call and family needs.
Sessions are tailored to the specific child's needs.
No cost to families.
Virtual sessions via computer or tablet, Monday-Saturday, 8:00 am-8:00 pm.
Flexible scheduling allows sessions at home, without disrupting school or work.
What age range does the program serve?
This program is designed for students 5-12.
How long is the program?
This program is up to 12 weeks, with weekly 50-minute sessions over zoom.
What symptoms does the program treat?
Anxiety & Worries • Depression & Sadness • Grief & Loss • Attention & Focus Issues • Sleep & Bedtime Routines • School Avoidance & Attendance Issues • Tantrums & Difficulty Regulating Emotions • Aggression & Conflict Resolution • Relationship Challenges • Issues with Co-Parenting, Divorce, or Blended Families
Who is this program appropriate for?
The parenting skills and child development understanding gained through this program can benefit all parents
Consider families who may currently be impacted by additional stressors (e.g. financial difficulties, divorce or adapting to a blended family, death of a loved one) and could benefit from learning positive ways to deal with the impact on both parent and child
The program can also help parents support their children through mild to moderate challenges in areas like anxiety and worries, depression and sadness, sleep and bedtime routines, attention and focus, school avoidance, tantrums, and relationship issues
Who is this program not appropriate for?
The program is not appropriate for acute situations including severe abuse, neglect or open CPS cases, active addiction / alcoholism, domestic violence, or mental health conditions that require hospitalization (i.e. suicidal attempts) or are better suited for in-person care.
What will families work on in the program?
Families will work on a custom combination of these 6 learning objectives, based on their individual needs:
Objective 1: Ground Rules and Family Communication
Objective 2: Child Development & Discipline
Objective 3: Positive Parenting Practices & Family Strengths
Objective 4: Discipline and Punishment
Objective 5: Setting Boundaries
Objective 6: Family Systems - Roles & Values
In a two-parent household do both parents need to attend the sessions?
Both parents are welcome to attend but only one is required.
Do you need consent from both parents?
In the case of shared custody consent is required from both parents.
Who should attend the intake session?
Both the child and the parent(s)/guardian(s) should attend the intake session.
Are there resources to help me share about this program with families?
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