Family Counseling Seattle:

What Is Family Therapy?

Family therapy consists of a family unit, including couples, parents, step-parents, children, extended family and in-laws seeking to build upon their current relationships with the guidance of a licensed therapist. Family Counseling looks and feels different depending on the provider you work with, the style of therapy, and the needs of the family. However, the foundation of family therapy is rooted in the belief that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts; meaning the focus is not on any one individual, but on the relationship as a whole. In family therapy, the overarching goal is to better understand each other and the ways in which your individual actions affect one another and the family as a whole. 

What Is Parent/Caregiver Coaching?

Being a parent or caregiver is not easy. The premise of parent coaching is to provide a safe space for parents and caregivers to receive the support they need, to not only care for their children, but also for themselves. Parent coaching can provide parents and caregivers with direct, immediate tools and guidance on how to foster a nurturing environment for a child’s developmental and or mental health needs.

A parent coach offers strategies and tools to address parents/caregivers goals, offer problem solving, learn healthy discipline and boundary setting, and create opportunities to build positive connections.