Individualised educational or small group sessions for parents wanting to foster improved self-regulation for their anxious child or adolescent.

"Parents themselves are the best coaches for their children ... the parents can take responsibility for some changes in how they interact in the family (and with their child).  If they do that, with a trained, experienced coach, everyone in the family can be expected to do better."  Dr Roberta Gilbert MD

The Family Systems Institute offers an individualised education program for parents who have a child or teenager struggling with anxiety.

This program can be useful for one or both parents to attend.

Six fortnightly sessions are designed to provide parents with the opportunity to research ways that they can be a strong and loving presence for their child and to optimize the way they support their child's efforts to manage emotional symptoms.

Our clinical team are trained to collaborate with parents in exploring patterns of interaction that occur around the child's anxiety.  Parents are given resources and worksheets to assist with their learning.

The program material is based on research and application of family systems theory as developed by Dr. Murray Bowen.

Topics include:

The same as a Clinical Counselling hour with a small additional fee to cover handouts and reading materials.  Group sessions are 2 hours long and are a lower rate to the individual sessions.

Rebates may be available and these can be discussed with our intake receptionists.

Cancellation Policy:

Please note that a cancellation fee will be charged unless 24 hours notice is given within office hours (apart from emergencies).  Parents can reschedule meetings and are free to withdraw from the program at any time with advanced notice.

Locations:

This program is available at our rooms at Neutral Bay, 30 Grosvenor Street and Five Dock, 173 Great North Road.

Enquiries:

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Phone:  9904 5600    Fax:  9904 5611