Once your child is in therapy, it is
important to make sure that you maintain a good relationship with the therapist
while also respecting your child. While is it important to check in with the
child’s therapist separately to discuss any potential concerns or insight, you
should not pester your child immediately after therapy. Immediately pushing
your child to tell you what they discussed after they leave the session will
cause the child to feel that therapy is not a safe space and may cause them to
feel that they cannot fully express how they feel.
It is also crucial that you do not
refer to the therapist when your child is acting up. For example, when your
child is being difficult do not say, “Should I call your therapist?”. Therapy
should not be associated with punishment and in anger, it should be about
progress and opportunity.
When a patient comes to Michigan
Psychological Care, we work with them to create an individual care plan that
will address their substance abuse issues in a comprehensive way. Our treatment
plans include a combination of individual and group counseling, medication, and
follow-up care. Our expert staff is ready to stay with you and your loved ones
through every step of the recovery process.
If you’re seeking help with addiction
in the Midland County area, please call us today at 1-989-510-7626 or visit our
website at
www.michiganpsychologicalcare.com