Parent Consultations

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What is a consultation?

A consultation is a formal discussion with a professional - in our case, a psychologist. Consultations are targeted meetings aimed at addressing a specific concern or topic. They do not focus on diagnosing, obtaining a complete history, or treating a psychological condition. A consultation simply provides information and targeted suggestions to help provide immediate assistance with a specific parenting challenge or concern.

What can consultations help with?

Consultations can address issues such as:

Behavior Management Strategies
Parenting a Child with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
Training in Co-Parenting Techniques for Divorced or Separated Parents
How to Prepare a Child for the Birth/Adoption of Sibling
Developing Strategies to Help your Child Manage ADHD
Stress Management
Training in Relaxation Techniques
Parenting Teens/The Teen Brain
Helping your Child Manage Anxiety
How and When to Tell You Child About a Difficult Topic
Toileting Issues (e.g., bedwetting; encopresis or enuresis)
Communication or Assertiveness Training
Media Use in Childhood and Adolescence
Psycho-education on your Child's Diagnosis (e.g., Autism; ADHD; Anxiety)

What are the components of a Consultation?

First, we will talk on the phone to make sure that your topic can be adequately addressed with a consultation. If we believe that another service may be better (e.g., therapy; consultation with a medical provider; etc.) we will provide referral suggestions.
If your topic fits well with the consultation model, we will send you a personalized questionnaire that will help you to define the concern/topic. Your psychologist will read this document and conduct any necessary research and prepare any relevant resources (e.g., handouts; worksheets; book recommendations; websites) or referrals prior to your meeting. The psychologist will also create an outline of material to cover in the consultation and will suggest a length (typically 90-120 minutes) for the consultation.
When you arrive for the in-person consultation (note: consultations may also be done over the phone in some circumstances), your psychologist will discuss your problem/concern, will give you information on the topic, and will provide recommendations and suggestions or other referrals to help you address the problem from here.