Parent Consultation and Training

Empowering Parents with Expert Knowledge and Support

Parenting is challenging, and no one is meant to navigate this journey alone. Whether you are looking for parenting support for your toddler or your teen, we are here for you.

Our team of psychologists are uniquely qualified to provide expert consultation to parents due to their deep understanding of child development, extensive training in evidence-based parenting strategies, behavioural expertise, and experience working with both children and families. As parents themselves, our therapists can provide a compassionate space for you to discuss any challenges your family may be facing and share custom-tailored knowledge and strategies to enhance your skills as a parent.

Our parent consultations focus on empowering parents, strengthening family relationships, reducing caregiver stress, and providing advocacy support. The preventive approach of seeking professional guidance early can also help promote resilience, and bolster emotional and social development in children, improving long-term outcomes.

Flexible Consultation Options

At WellSpirit, we provide in-person, virtual, or hybrid parent consultation/training sessions. These sessions can be stand-alone or regularly scheduled at your convenience. Our parent consultation/training sessions can serve a variety of functions, including:

• Helping you better understand child development and distinguish between typical behaviour and areas for concern.

• Offering insights into your child’s unique needs and any formal diagnoses.

• Providing psychoeducation on various topics related to neurodiversity and mental health.

• Sharing research on preventive measures for brain health and fostering resilience in children and youth.

• Providing custom-tailored recommendations around supporting your child’s social, emotional, behaviour, and cognitive development.

• Teaching evidence-based parenting and behavioural modification strategies to assist with common challenges (e.g., tantrums, aggression).

• Teaching more effective ways to communicate, improve the parent-child relationship, and foster healthy connections within the family.

• Offering disorder-specific parenting strategies and techniques (e.g., PDA in ASD, FASD).

• Assisting in advocating for your child’s needs within the educational system (e.g., IPRC/IEP meetings) and other settings.

• Helping to develop a holistic treatment plan for your child and assist in accessing and coordinating multidisciplinary services.

• Creating a nurturing home environment that cultivates your child’s strengths and supports their unique development.