Parenting can be one of life’s most rewarding roles, but it also comes with its share of challenges. At CNS Behavioral Health, we offer Parent Support and Mediation Services to empower parents with the tools and strategies needed to foster healthy family dynamics, strengthen parent-child relationships, and address specific challenges effectively.

What is Parent Support and Mediation?

Parent support focuses on helping caregivers navigate the emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges of raising children, while mediation provides a structured and neutral space for resolving parenting disagreements. Whether you’re facing everyday parenting stress or more complex family issues, Dr. Bishay offers compassionate, evidence-based guidance tailored to your family’s unique needs.

Stressed out mom in need of parenting support

Concerns Addressed in Parent Support and Mediation

  • Behavioral issues in children and adolescents, such as defiance, emotional outbursts, or difficulty following rules.
  • Co-parenting challenges, particularly for parents navigating divorce, separation, or blended family dynamics.
  • Parenting children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, or executive functioning difficulties.
  • Stress and burnout related to parenting responsibilities.
  • Strengthening the parent-child relationship through improved communication and understanding.
  • Mediation for disagreements on parenting styles, discipline strategies, or other family matters.

What to Expect in Parent Support and Mediation

Initial Assessment

The process begins with a thorough assessment to understand your family’s specific challenges, dynamics, and goals. This may include individual meetings with parents and discussions with children when appropriate.

Skill Building and Support

Dr. Bishay provides actionable strategies and tools to help parents manage common challenges, such as:

  • Setting boundaries and consistent discipline.
  • Improving communication and reducing conflict within the family.
  • Managing stress and fostering emotional regulation for both parents and children.

Mediation Sessions

For parents experiencing conflict, mediation sessions provide a neutral, supportive space to:

  • Resolve disagreements about parenting approaches.
  • Develop a unified parenting plan that aligns with the family’s values and goals.
  • Foster a collaborative and respectful co-parenting relationship.

Ongoing Guidance

Sessions are tailored to your family’s evolving needs, ensuring continued progress and growth in navigating parenting challenges.

Initial Assessment

The process begins with a thorough assessment to understand your family’s specific challenges, dynamics, and goals. This may include individual meetings with parents and discussions with children when appropriate.

Skill Building and Support

Dr. Bishay provides actionable strategies and tools to help parents manage common challenges, such as:

  • Setting boundaries and consistent discipline.
  • Improving communication and reducing conflict within the family.
  • Managing stress and fostering emotional regulation for both parents and children.

Mediation Sessions

For parents experiencing conflict, mediation sessions provide a neutral, supportive space to:

  • Resolve disagreements about parenting approaches.
  • Develop a unified parenting plan that aligns with the family’s values and goals.
  • Foster a collaborative and respectful co-parenting relationship.

Ongoing Guidance

Sessions are tailored to your family’s evolving needs, ensuring continued progress and growth in navigating parenting challenges.

Benefits of Parent Support and Mediation

  • Gain a deeper understanding of your child’s emotional and developmental needs.
  • Build stronger, more effective communication with your child and co-parent.
  • Learn practical tools to address challenging behaviors and promote positive change.
  • Reduce stress and conflict in parenting dynamics.
  • Create a unified, consistent approach to parenting that fosters a stable and nurturing environment for your children.

Dr. Bishay’s approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based strategies, ensuring that parents feel supported and empowered every step of the way. By addressing challenges in a compassionate and structured manner, parent support and mediation can lead to healthier family relationships and greater harmony at home.

Asian family with children in need of parenting support

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Contact CNS Behavioral Health today to learn more about how parent support and mediation can help your family thrive.