PARENTAL SUPPORT

At LiveWell Psychology, we recognize that parents and caregivers play a crucial role in supporting their children’s mental health and overall well-being. Parental support is about understanding your child’s needs, learning strategies to foster resilience, and creating a home environment that promotes healthy growth—even when your child may not be actively in therapy themselves.

Parents often wonder how to help their child navigate challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, depression, or behavioral changes. Parental support sessions provide a space to:

  • Learn Evidence-Based Strategies: Discover practical tools and techniques to support your child’s emotional and behavioral development at home.

  • Promote Positive Change Without Direct Therapy: Even if your child is not in therapy, parents can implement strategies to encourage growth, reduce stress, and improve family dynamics.

  • Understand Child Development and Mental Health: Gain insights into what is typical at different ages, and learn how to respond effectively to behaviors, moods, and challenges.

  • Collaborate With the Therapist: Work closely with Dr. Jessica Tomasula to align strategies used at home with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, enhancing your child’s overall progress.

Depending on your child’s unique needs, parental support may focus on topics such as:

  • Supporting Children with Anxiety: Learn how small, manageable changes at home can reduce stress and encourage independence. Parents can implement strategies informed by SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) to help their child cope more effectively.

  • Embracing Healthy Habits: Guidance for establishing routines around nutrition, movement, sleep, and self-care that reinforce a positive relationship with the body and overall well-being.

  • Supporting Children with ADHD: Techniques for creating structure, improving focus, and fostering responsibility at home. Practical strategies can help children thrive even outside of therapy sessions.

  • Navigating Life Transitions: Support for parents in guiding children through changes like school transitions, family adjustments, or developmental milestones.

Parents who engage in dedicated support sessions often experience:

  • Greater confidence in their ability to respond effectively to their child’s needs

  • Reduced family conflict and improved communication

  • Increased understanding of mental health conditions and developmental challenges

  • Enhanced consistency between home and therapy strategies, improving overall outcomes for the child

Contact LiveWell Psychology today to learn more about parental support services and how we can partner with you to help your child thrive, even outside of therapy sessions. Together, we can build a strong foundation for your child’s mental health, growth, and long-term resilience.

Additional Resources

Alongside therapy, trusted resources can be a valuable part of the journey toward emotional well-being. We recommend exploring: