What is parent consultation?

Parent consultation is a service that supports parents and caregivers in better understanding their child’s needs, behaviour, emotions, and development. Sessions may focus on practical strategies, emotional regulation, communication, school concerns, family stress, or ways to support therapy goals at home.

Who can benefit from parent consultation?

Parent consultation may be helpful for parents and caregivers who are seeking support with child behaviour, anxiety, emotional regulation, school stress, family transitions, parenting challenges, neurodevelopmental concerns, or questions about how to best support their child.

Can parent consultation happen without my child attending therapy?

Yes. Parent consultation can be offered as a standalone service when parents or caregivers are looking for guidance, strategies, or support related to their child or family situation.

Are parents involved when a child is in therapy?

Parent involvement is often an important part of therapy for children and teens. The level of involvement depends on the child’s age, needs, therapy goals, and the type of support being provided.

What kinds of concerns can parent consultation help with?

Parent consultation can support concerns such as emotional outbursts, anxiety, school avoidance, behaviour challenges, sibling conflict, family stress, transitions, trauma-related concerns, neurodevelopmental needs, and helping children build coping and regulation skills.

Can parent consultation help with school concerns?

Yes. Parent consultation may include support with understanding school concerns, communicating with school teams, exploring accommodations, and helping parents advocate for their child’s needs.

Where does CARE Psychology offer parent consultation?

CARE Psychology offers parent consultation in Airdrie, Alberta, and serves families from Airdrie, Calgary, Rocky View County, and surrounding communities.

SERVICES

Parent Consultation & Support

Helping You Help Your Child

CARE Psychology provides expert services in Play Therapy for children, EMDR trauma therapy and assessment serving clients in the Airdrie area. Dr. Crystal trains registered and provisional psychologists in Play Therapy and EMDR Trauma therapy

CONSULTATION

You Are Holding A Lot, You Deserve Support Too

No child is alike and things that work with one child may not work with another. At CARE Psychology, we help parents, like you, who are interested in gaining new insights, interventions, or ideas to help your children move through their unique struggles.

Consultation is available for you as a parent or caregiver who would benefit from support and recommendations on how to best help the child in your life. Consultation support may be done through in-person or virtual meetings.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS

Guidance For You too

Consultations are also available for educators and other professionals, alongside parents and caregivers, who require support and recommendations on how to best support the child they are working with (and we are working with). Please Note - Parental consent is always required before any consultations are made.

Areas where parent consultations and/or consultation with educators & other professionals may be helpful include concerns related to:

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Behavioural challenges

Bullying and peer relationships

Divorce, Grief, and Loss

Mental health concerns and mental illness

Mood and Anxiety disorders

Parenting strategies and skills

Relationships and Attachment

Social and emotional concerns

School Stress

Stress management and self-care

Trauma and Abuse

And more

FAQ

A collaborative, insight-driven session focused on helping you better understand and support the child or youth in your care. Whether you are navigating behavioural challenges, emotional distress, developmental concerns, or system-level stress (think school, home, transitions), these sessions are a space for clarity - Not critique.
This is support designed specifically for parents and/or caregivers. It’s practical, professional guidance rooted in psychology, delivered with empathy and zero judgment.
Parents or caregivers feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support their child, foster, or kinship. Caregivers managing complex relational or developmental dynamics. Parents or caregivers who would like help navigating the systems for their children (i.e., school).
You don’t need a crisis to reach out. These sessions are for anyone who wants to better show up for the child in their life.
Yes. Some people come for a one-time consultation, others book follow-up sessions as things evolve. Some people want ongoing parent support.
Item descriptionNo, these sessions are for adults only. If therapy or assessment is recommended for your child, we will guide you through the next steps. Some sessions may include a parent consultation during the therapy process - Your therapist will support you with your child or youth.
We offer two options for parent consultation sessions:
• $120 for a 25–30 minute session
• $235 for a 50–60 minute session
Parents can choose the session length that best fits their needs. Shorter sessions may be suitable for brief updates or check-ins, while longer sessions allow for more in-depth discussion or planning. If you're unsure which option is right for you, your psychologist can help guide this decision.

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