Parenting Support

Are you struggling with what your child needs to thrive? Does having different parenting styles cause stress in your home, marriage or co-parenting relationship? Are you unsure of the best approaches to parenting for your family? Is your child experiencing issues or challenges and you are not sure how to help? If so, you might benefit from extra support through therapy focusing on parenting.

Parenting support counseling can focus on many different things including, but not limited to:

• Co-parenting strategies
• Discipline techniques
• Conflict resolution/Problem solving
• Emotional regulation
• Healthy communication
• Active listening
• Parenting roles
• Navigating blended families

parenting can be hard

We understand that parenting can be hard, especially when you and your partner/co-parent disagree or have different styles. Two individuals come into relationship and parenting with two different sets of expectations based primarily on their own experiences of how they were parented growing up. If this is not discussed or worked through, assumptions can lead to conflict.

Parenting experts and support

At West Michigan Wellness Group, we recognize the stress that parenting struggles and differences can create at home or with your co-parent. Sometimes, a neutral third party can provide the perspective needed to develop a collaborative plan for raising your children. When parents are "on the same page," it helps children feel safe, loved, and secure. And if you are a single parent, you don’t have to do it alone. Having a therapist to journey with you might be just what you need. 

Our team includes several therapists specializing in a variety of parenting strategies and tools. Couples counseling may also be helpful for fostering healthier communication between parents. In addition, we have a specialist who works primarily with co-parents, even those in high conflict separation or divorce situations. Any or all of these options might move you toward a more peaceful and enjoyable relationship with your partner and your child(ren).

Be proactive

You don’t need to wait until you, your child or your marriage is in crisis to get help. Proactive or early intervention benefits everyone when it's possible. Parenting can be enjoyable and rewarding and we can help you learn to find joy in every season of parenting.

Ready to see if counseling might be a good next step in your parenting journey? Contact us to get connected to a therapist.

Additional support available through our podcast

Through Rough Waters - Episode 26 - Parenting through trauma

Through Rough Waters - Episode 27 - Building Confidence + Resilience

Through Rough Waters - Episode 28 - Parenting Emerging Adults