Reality Check Counseling

Oppositional and defiant behaviors can be especially challenging to parents. A variety of problems can manifest in your child’s “attitude” toward discipline, school, peers, siblings...just about anyone and anything.  In many cases, a child’s “bad” attitude can disrupt the family to such an extent that parents lose hope of ever experiencing another peaceful moment in their home.

I can help. Understanding what a child is communicating by their behavior is the first step in adjusting that attitude. Learning how to communicate with your child in a healthy, productive manner is the second.

Reality Check Counseling is a strength based approach to counseling that focuses on your abilities as opposed to your shortcomings. Parents may need intervention for an immediate crisis, but the goal of this counseling is to learn skills that will change how problems are communicated and resolved, in the future.

Not interested in therapy? No problem! This website offers short-term, even ONE time counseling sessions through on-line chat, e-mail, web based video or phone. Click on The Web Store link to learn more about immediate behavioral interventions starting at just $5! You can also browse the "On the Couch" blog for free, to see if a specific is posted there.

Don’t wait for the point of no return. Get a reality check, today. CONTACT ME for more information.

All of the parenting information and advice on this website was inspired by my work with emotionally disturbed children. Many of these children have been seriously traumatized and struggle with intense fears related to abandonment and their loyalty to biological families. While it may seem irrational that an abused child would refuse to betray the very people who hurt him, it is a natural process and not a reflection of your parenting skills. However, these children require very specific interventions, in order to help them recover from past experiences and the loss of their family.

I have 12 years experience with foster and adoptive children/parents and I am a former foster parent for severely emotionally disturbed children. If you are looking at this website, you are probably in the market for answers. I can help. CONTACT ME for more information or visit The Web Store for answers to common issues starting as low as $5.