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Parents of kids with special mental, emotional, or developmental needs can experience overwhelm, depression, and burnout without proper self-care. At Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy, parenting support services are available for moms, dads, family members, and other caregivers involved in your child’s day-to-day life. The experienced therapists understand how conditions like autism can impact the family unit. They take a patient-focused, integrative approach to improving your physical, mental, and emotional well-being with psychotherapy and other supportive resources. Call the Davie, Florida, office today to schedule a parenting support consultation or book an appointment online.
Parenting Support Q&A
What is parenting support?
Parenting support includes services that support the well-being of parents who have a child with a mental, emotional, or behavioral condition.
The goal of parenting support is to optimize your overall wellness, so you can better cope with the challenges your child and family face when dealing with conditions like:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Learning disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy provides personalized parenting support resources for parents and other adults caring for a child with special needs.
The therapy team designs a plan to enhance your emotional, mental, and physical wellness so you are better able to care for yourself, your child, and your family as a whole.
When should I seek out parenting support resources?
Schedule a parenting support consultation at Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy if you experience negative thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that interfere with your quality of life, such as:
- Anger
- Overwhelm
- Intrusive thoughts
- Anxiousness
- Hopelessness
- Chronic fatigue
- Difficulties making decisions
The therapists can assess your needs during a one-on-one conversation. The more open and honest you are about your thoughts and emotions, the more customized support resources the team can offer.
What parenting support services are available?
The parenting support services available at Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy focus on the treatment and prevention strategies parents and family members need when caring for a child with special needs.
Prevention
Prevention strategies may include therapy sessions to help you address anxieties you face about caring for your child before problems arise.
Treatment
If you’re already struggling with depression or other mental or emotional issues because of the challenges you experience, the team customizes a care plan to your needs. Treatment may include strategies like psychotherapy and medications to stabilize your emotions and optimize your mental health.
Through individual therapy and group therapy sessions, the providers continue to assess your family’s needs and make recommendations that strengthen the family dynamics. They also ensure that your child’s teachers and other caregivers have the resources needed to support your child academically and socially.
Call Avant-Garde Behavioral Therapy today to schedule a parenting support consultation or book an appointment online.