Counseling About General Wellbeing And Diseases Of Children

Family counseling is a type of psychological therapy (psychotherapy) that can help family members improve communication and resolve conflicts around their children’s ill health. Family therapy is usually provided by a psychologist, clinical social worker or licensed therapist. Family therapy is often short term. It may include all family members or just those able or willing to participate. 

Your specific treatment plan will depend on your family’s situation. Family therapy sessions can teach you skills to deal with your children’s medical conditions and get through stressful times, even after you’re done going to therapy sessions. St Andrew’s Children’s Hospital has dedicated and trained counselors that provide health information for families that help them cope with their children’s ill health.