Filial Therapy is a proven method designed to fortify parent-child relationships, equipping parents with the essential skills to navigate their children’s social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. This relationship-enhancement family play therapy empowers parents to become therapeutic agents, fostering strong and constructive connections with their children. Through developmentally appropriate language, including play, Filial Therapy serves as a valuable tool in improving family mental health.
Filial Therapy operates as a relationship-enhancement family play therapy designed to strengthen the bond between parents and their children. The process involves teaching parents specific skills to actively engage with their children in a therapeutic manner. Here’s an overview of how Filial Therapy works:
Training Parents: Parents undergo specialised training in Filial Therapy.
Play Sessions: Parents engage in structured play sessions with their children.
Therapeutic Play: The play is non-directive, allowing children to express themselves and addressing social and behavioural challenges.
Supervision and Coaching: Ongoing sessions with a therapist provide guidance and support for parents implementing Filial Therapy at home.
Parent-Child Connection: Consistent play sessions strengthen the parent-child relationship, enhancing understanding and communication.
Adaptability: Filial Therapy is versatile, tailored to meet the unique needs of each family for addressing behavioural and emotional concerns.
Trained parents gain essential principles, by conducting 30-minute play sessions at home, with ongoing supervision ensuring success. Tailored for families with children aged 3 to 12 facing emotional or interpersonal challenges, Filial Therapy succeeds in addressing oppositional behaviours, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Beyond the parent-child relationship, Filial Therapy contributes to the family’s well-being, enhancing parental understanding, warmth, and effective limit-setting. By comprehensively addressing worries and feelings, it builds trust and open communication. For children, it provides tools to express emotions, develop problem-solving skills, and boost self-esteem.
In essence, Filial Therapy transforms, strengthening parent-child bonds and fostering a positive family environment.
Choosing Tidda Counselling for Filial Therapy offers a unique and transformative experience for families. Our commitment to enhancing parent-child relationships through Filial Therapy stems from a deep understanding of its proven effectiveness in addressing children’s behavioural challenges and promoting overall family well-being. Here’s why Tidda Counselling stands out:
Expertise and Experience
Research-Backed Approach
Tailored for Your Family
Comprehensive Training
Ongoing Support
Proven Success
Choosing Tidda Counselling for Filial Therapy means choosing a dedicated and experienced team that is passionate about supporting families in building stronger, healthier relationships.
Filial Therapy can also be delivered Online via Zoom.
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