Children inherently push us to our limits to find out what is sacred to us. But, they also want guidance and safety. Simply keeping children healthy and safe can be a draining task, then comes a myriad daily decisions. Parents wonder, “Am I too strict or not strict enough? How can I make my child behave? How many hours of screen is healthy for my child?”.
Family dynamics may exacerbate the already complicated work of parenting. For example, single parents may feel they must perform 24/7 to compensate for an absent parent, or compete with the other parent for their child’s favor. You may find your (ex) partner entirely disagreeable in parenting matters leaving your hands tied and your heart sick.
Maybe blended family dynamics leave you feeling disempowered and without authority in a child’s life. Or, maybe you may feel that you alone must provide adequate parental guidance. This in addition to a lack of time, energy and resources leaves you annoyed and frustrated. Families can be further strained by addiction, financial stress, and children with special needs. It is no wonder many parents feel worn paper thin, wanting to escape, or even worse. Parenting at its best brings us to the edge of our limitations, while challenging us to be our best. Seeking counselling is an expression of the longing to reach our potential through sacrifice.
“I looked forward to my sessions with Steve. I knew that I would feel heard and would gain much needed insights. He would give me a new perspective for me to reflect on. I was in a very dark place and Steve helped pull me out. He painted a holistic picture for me to engage with and I could see how these perspectives were helpful in my life. I am very grateful for his services. I have been to many counsellors and he is the only one that I can recommend and would go back to. Thank you for helping me.”
~ Therapy Client
Obviously, you can feel the headwind. To discover you have wings and to learn how to use them, you may need support. With the skilled and compassionate guidance of Turning Towards Essence Counselling, resilience emerges, carving new pathways through turmoil. It is possible to free the family from the cycle of building tension, explosion, and regret.
Personally, I have lived the struggles of family life as a child, a husband and father of four. I have found investing in a healthy family the best way to serve your family for generations to come.
Fees:
Individual Counselling $135/ 50 minute session (GST included).
Couples Counselling $150/ 50 minute session (GST included).
Sessions available in person or via video conferencing.
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.”
~ Henry Ford
A larger life awaits.
Please contact me at (604) 791-2574 or at steve@turningtowardsessence.com to discuss your particular needs.