Utilising Positive and Uplifting Therapeutic Approaches with Julie Bratt.
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Can you remember the last time you woke up in the morning feeling really positive about yourself? your parenting? and relationships with your toddlers, children or teenager? if the answer to any of this is no, then you are not alone.
You may have tried other approaches to building, developing or managing positive and rewarding relationship with your challenging child or teenager, but these approaches may have left your family environment feeling like a battle ground. Your child appears wilful and angry and you are more alienated from your child than when you first started, and are worried about the situation getting out of hand, or your relationships breaking down.
Have you tried to access mainstream UK services such as Social Services or the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and as a result you feel that your child and family, need something other than what these services are able to offer? or do you feel you might be intimidated by contacting these services?
You may feel like a failing parent or you may feel as though you nag your child constantly, or spend more time telling your child off, than being able to appreciate their positive qualities. In fact, you may even be at a point where you struggle to see their good traits! but you know they are there and would like your child to know them too!
You are an intelligent, loving parent, and are sometimes at a loss as to how and why your child seems to be able to bring out the worst in you. You may have even started to feel hopeless.
The approaches I offer all begin from your starting point and are specific to your needs and personal and family goals. With some tweaking and support you would be able to integrate my basic principles to quickly enhance your attunement and attachment to your child. You will see your child become more willing to rediscover positive and fun family relationships.
The approaches work with children and family members of all ages. I have successfully supported birth children, in addition to children who have been fostered, and adopted.
The approaches also work well with children or teenagers with a diagnosis such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
You and your child or teenager, will learn how to become confident in situations that previously would have been a struggle. You will have new methods to guide your child, that are exciting and enjoyable, your home environment will become less volatile, or frustrating. In addition over a short period of time your child will recognise their unique attributes, strengths and character traits and as this inner wealth grows® so will enhanced self-confidence and well being.
As your child develops they will be able to easily take on the responsibility for managing their own behaviour, be more likely to form positive relationships and to make excellent life choices. This ability and attitude will stay with your child as they develop into a teenager and adult, setting your child up for a lifetime of recognising their greatness ®. This must be the goal of every caring parent.
The methods I offer enable parents to feel confident in their parenting ability and to regain self confidence. As this may have been knocked by repeatedly trying methods that create challenging situations, rather than methods that show how to diffuse difficult times. My methods show parents how to reinforce boundary setting, so that children respect and adhere to their family rules.
My sessions are intense but they can be fun, so if you have either tried other ways, and feel you have nothing to loose, or, you want to develop your own and your child’s confidence in their abilities, what I can offer, can provide you with everything to gain for yourself, your family, and your child or teenager.
If you have specific questions or have an idea of the service you require, you can complete the contact and referral form, I offer a free initial telephone consultation from which you can outline your requirements.
My sessions comprise of an initial assessment:
Solution focused assessment for older children and teenagers.
Marshak Interaction Method™ for young children.
From this we jointly agree outcomes and a plan of support.
If you are uncertain if what I can offer is going to add value to your life, support your relationship with your child or solve some of your parenting struggles, you may find the “Testimonials and Recommendations” page useful.
I am a qualified Social Worker, with a management qualification, in addition to recently completing a postgraduate Certificate in Development Disorders and Clinical Practice at the University of York.
I am able to offer specialist adult, family and child support through the use of internationally acclaimed and recognised approaches. I am an advanced accredited practitioner and trainer in The Nurtured Heart Approach®, and Level 2 practitioner of Theraplay™ and MIM assessment®. I have also trained with Dan Hughes and am able to facilitate sessions using Attachment Focussed Family Therapy® principles.
I generally cover the North of England and the Scottish Borders, but would be happy to discuss work across the UK. If you feel I am able to help you, please complete the contact form.
I look forward to assisting you to reach your personal, family and parenting dreams.
“Many things can be achieved with a light heart, allow your soul to smile”
Thank you for visiting.
Links:
Nurtured Heart Approach
http://www.childrenssuccessfoundation.com/ http://www.childrenssuccessfoundation.com/resources/nha-trainers/
The Theraplay Institute
UPSOAR Child and Family Therapeutic Support 