Therapy for Parents | Edmonton, St. Albert & Leduc Psychologists

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Parenting is HARD. It is a high-stress, 24/7 job that can lead to several concerns that can negatively impact mental health. With each developmental transition, there are new questions, new hurdles and new worries. We get it. We are parents, too. Whether you’re new to the whole parenting thing or have been doing it for decades, it’s always different because every child is different. We are a safe haven for parents seeking mental health support and guidance on their parenting journey. We understand that being a parent can be challenging, and we're here to help you navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. Our experienced psychologists are dedicated to supporting you in your quest for emotional well-being and effective parenting.

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A few common areas of parental stress include:

  • Communication,

  • Co-parenting,

  • Decision-making,

  • Behavioural concerns,

  • Attachment parenting,

  • Blended families

  • Maintaining a connected relationship with your partner

  • Managing different parenting styles

  • Divorce/separation

  • Feelings of inadequacy

  • Realizing your own adverse childhood experiences are interfering with your ability to parent the way you want

  • Grief/loss - around previous freedoms, developmental or physical diagnoses for your children, changes in relationships with family, partner and friends

  • Birth Trauma

  • Adjusting to the transition into parenthood

Why Focus on Parenting Stress?

Parenting stress is a natural part of raising children, but it can sometimes become overwhelming. We believe that no parent should have to face this alone. Our therapy sessions aim to help you:

  • Manage Stress: Learn practical techniques to manage and reduce parenting-related stressors.

  • Build Stronger Relationships: Strengthen the parent-child bond and create a positive family environment.

  • Enhance Parenting Skills: Develop effective parenting strategies that promote your child's growth and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches We Use in Parenting Counselling:

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The Psychologists at Summit can help you navigate the stressors of parenting and support you in finding the best tools for you to develop your parenting style and manage the day-to-day stresses - or the big, scary stresses of parenting.

Several of our psychologists utilize Circle of Security training when working with new parents and the tradition of parenthood. You can find more resources on Circle of Security here.

For blended families, exploring whether co-parenting or parallel parenting is the right fit for your family can also be helpful in reducing conflict between parents. Check out our blog here to learn more about the difference between co-parenting and parallel parenting.

Rediscover Joy in Parenting

At Summit Counselling Services, we believe that parenting should be a fulfilling and joyful experience. Contact us today, and let's work together to reduce parenting stress and create a nurturing, loving environment for you and your children. Your path to a more harmonious family life begins here.

Summit Counselling Therapists Who Specialize in Parental Stress Counselling:

Edmonton MSW

Edmonton and St.Albert Registered Provisional Psychologist

Edmonton and St.Albert Registered Provisional Pscyhologist

St. Albert Registered Provisional Psychologist

To learn more about our team members, click here.

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Therapy for Parents | Psychologists in Edmonton, St. Albert & Leduc

Summit Counselling Services

10328 121 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 1K8, Canada

#203 - 1 Tache St., St. Albert, AB T8N 1B4

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Summit Counselling Services is a group counselling practice located in St. Albert, Leduc and Edmonton. Our psychologists specialize in different areas with different counselling modalities to best suit each individual’s therapeutic process. Our experienced team of therapists all have different backgrounds in parenting support. Some come from social work backgrounds, some from child development backgrounds, and some from parenting support groups. Whether you are looking for support on blended families, becoming a new parent, birth trauma (which affects the non-birthing partner as well - we see you), collaborative divorce, co-parenting, attachment parent work or parenting children with special needs, we have a clinician who can support you.