Parent Counselling and Support
Parents and caregivers often meet with Dr. Kendra when they’re worried about their child’s emotions, behavior, or overall well-being. Or when parenting is hard, stressful, and overwhelming. Whether you’re feeling unsure of what your child needs, stuck in patterns that aren’t working, or exhausted trying to manage day-to-day challenges, support is available.
Common reasons families reach out include:
Big feelings
Challenging or concerning behaviors
Parent-child tension or conflict
Low parental self-esteem and confidence
Parental anxiety, stress, or emotional sensitivity
ADHD-related challenges (focus, regulation, routines)
Impact of chronic illness on family life
Grief and loss affecting children or parents
Adjustment to adoption, separation, divorce, or foster care
Dr. Kendra’s parent support helps you understand what’s driving your child’s emotions and behaviors and what they need from you. To feel supported, secure, and connected. Alongside Dr. Kendra, you’ll discuss practical, realistic strategies that will strengthen your child’s well-being, development, and relationships. You’ll also gain support to feel less overwhelmed and more equipped to navigate parenting challenges
Guided by research that highlights how to optimize a child’s development, Dr. Kendra’s interventions focus on caregiver strategies that target a child’s needs, abilities, and development. Dr. Kendra is a Registered Circle of Security Parenting™ Educator and her sessions often include attachment-based information like what is presented in the following videos: video1 and video2.
