Family Therapy and Parenting

Parenting and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

Like all people, parents are doing the best they can with the tools they have.  And sometimes that can feel like it isn't enough, like something isn't working, or that whatever their loved one/child is going through is beyond their capabilities.  Parents often feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or lost in trying to support their child (at whatever age) through struggles like anxiety, depression, life transitions (what to do after high school, divorce, moving) or other challenges like bullying or grief and loss.  If you are a parent, you might wonder if your family life could be more connected and resilient and might worry about your child meeting their potential.  Now more than ever,  especially with all the parent-shaming out there, parents are feeling anxious and uncertain about how to effectively support their kids through life's challenges and it is hard to know where to turn to with so many differing views and approaches. 

A starting place I recommend for parents and caregivers is to watch these free webinars that outline the main strategies of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). EFFT empowers caregivers to take an active role in their loved one’s emotional healing, helping them to interrupt maladaptive behaviors, support emotional processing, facilitate healing conversations, and overcome personal fears that may interfere with their caregiving efforts. Through EFFT, parents and caregivers can learn vital skills to navigate these challenges and foster a supportive, healing family environment. 

If you’re looking for family therapy in Vancouver, I offer in-person and virtual parenting sessions  to provide direct support to parents struggling to support their loved ones and implement these skills effectively. With family therapy in Vancouver, I provide specialized support for parents and families using Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) that helps strengthen the emotional bonds within families. By focusing on understanding and processing emotions, EFFT helps families navigate challenges such as behavioral issues, anxiety, grief, and communication breakdowns. My goal is to create a supportive environment where each family member feels heard and understood, fostering resilience and deeper connections within the family unit.