Family Counseling Archives - Atlanta Specialized Care

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Avoiding Common Parenting Mistakes When Supporting Your Adult Child with Mental Health Issues

When your adult child with mental health issues in Atlanta struggles, your natural instinct is to help however you can. However, well-intentioned behaviors can sometimes inadvertently hinder their recovery process. Understanding the difference between support and enabling is crucial for both your child’s wellbeing ...

December 22, 2025

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Should Parents Be Involved In Their Child & Teen’s Therapy?

Discover why involving parents in Child & Teen Therapy in Atlanta is crucial for success. Learn how parental participation supports treatment and reinforces progress at home. When child & teen therapy in Atlanta begins, you might wonder about your role in their treatment process. Is involving parents a good idea,...

December 8, 2025

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Child Meltdown Help: The C.A.L.M. Technique in Atlanta & Alpharetta

Child meltdowns can be overwhelming for both parents and children. The C.A.L.M. Technique in Atlanta offers a simple, structured approach to help support your child during these challenging moments while promoting emotional regulation. At Atlanta Specialized Care, our therapists teach this method to parents across Alphar...

November 10, 2025

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Parenting a Child with Anxiety

Parenting is a beautiful and joyous endeavor; however, it is not without its struggles. Every child is different, and their needs differ. In her article, experienced professional counselor Theresa Westfall touches on the subject of parenting a child with anxiety and how it can feel overwhelming. Theresa gives insightful ...

November 15, 2024

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Parents and Responsibilities: Managing Increased Responsibilities as Parents

Caring for kids can bring up complicated feelings to navigate Being a parent is not an easy feat; the responsibility is immense. Parents aim for their children to become caring, responsible, and well-adjusted adults. The parent has to be a protector, caregiver, teacher, role model, support system, and provider. It is a n...

June 7, 2024