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Common Statements

If these sound familiar, it’s time to talk.



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Early Childhood Years:

Parent:
“I’ve always had a niggling worry about my child’s development, but since starting school I really feel there may be cause for my concern.”

“My child’s temper tantrums really upset me and I don’t seem to be able to manage her behavior”

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Teacher / Carer:
“I suspect a child has a learning difficulty and think a formal assessment would really assist this child in getting the right support.”

“I would like some strategies to deal with disruptive behaviour”



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School Years:

Parent:
“My children fight constantly! I have heard about sibling rivalry but this is ridiculous”

“My child was recently excluded from a party. She has become withdrawn. How can I help her manage her friendships?”

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Teacher / Carer:
“One of my students seems very timid.  I have tried boosting her self-esteem, but wonder if she would benefit from individual counselling?”

“I would like to refer a child who has attended our Anti-bullying program but there has been no change in behavior.”



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Adolescent Years:

Parent:
“My child doesn’t talk to me, but I know something is wrong.  Maybe if she spoke to a professional….”

“My child seems to be so anxious at exams that I fear it affects her performance”

“My child just doesn’t seem to know or be interested in his future”

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Teacher / Carer:
“One of my students has come to me with a problem and I don’t feel qualified to help, so I would like to refer him to counselling.”

“We would like to supplement our current support strategies and include a stress management program for our year 10’s”



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Life Events (across the ages):

Parent:
“My husband and I are getting a divorce. We would like our kids to have someone to talk to who is not involved in our personal lives”

“My son’s grandfather recently passed away and he is taking it very badly.  How can I help him?”

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Teacher / Carer:
I would like to refer a child who has had a sudden and unexplained change in demeanor in the classroom.

 

APS Psychologist



myturn2talk Services for Parents
Counselling & Support Services for Parents
We offer counselling services to young children

There are countless self-help offerings available to parents, but unfortunately one size does not necessarily fit all. Success really depends on developing effective parenting strategies that are customised to suit your family’s need.

We offer parents strategies in the following areas :

  • Behaviour Management (Children)
  • Effective Communication (Adolescents)
  • Parenting with Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Bullying


Pregnancy Counselling

When a pregnancy is not planned, you may need independent, confidential and unbiased support to 1) come to terms with the pregnancy, 2) work through the options available to you and/or 3) cope with the outcome of your choice.

We offer non-directive pregnancy advice and support to women who have concerns regarding their current pregnancy or one that has occurred in the past 12 months. 

Counselling for Parents

Parenting can be one of the hardest jobs in the world.  Whether a grand parent, sole parent, teen parent, step parent, mum or dad, you may need support to parent in the most effective way, in the context of your individual circumstances and background.  Whatever your situation, or indeed your own mental health, children need love, boundaries and guidance. Sometimes in order to help your children you need to start by helping yourself.

We offer counselling to parents in the following areas:

  • Managing one's own Anxiety
  • Managing one's own Depression
  • Anger Management
  • Perfectionism & Parenting

Our Services



Counselling for Preshoolers, Children & Adolescents
Assessment for Preschoolers, Children & Adolescents
Counceling & Support Services for Parents
 


Contact

 

Kirsten Chalmers Psychologist
BA (Hons), M Ed & Dev Psych, MAPS

Ste 3/ 21 Ringwood St Ringwood VIC 3134
Mobile: 0425 137 375
Email: kirsten@myturn2talk.com.au