Therapy for parents raising children with disabilities.
Because special needs parenting requires specialized support.
By the very nature of the situation, parents of children with disabilities experience higher stress levels that can lead to depression, anxiety, isolation and feelings of being overwhelmed.
Parenting is hard, but parenting children with disabilities is much more complex.
Children with special needs and intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) present significant and unique challenges that require their parents to navigate a complicated child-rearing path. In order to care for your family, you engage in exhausting struggles, endless problem-solving and unrelenting advocacy, stretching yourself beyond your limits to be present for all your children. Meanwhile, anxiety about the future is always present.
Parents of children with I/DD often feel like they live in an alternate universe from others because life is simply harder. The ongoing stress complicates relationships and increases risks of experiencing depression, anxiety and loneliness.
Hi, I’m Dr. Sharon Artz.
I understand that support is critical for parents raising children with disabilities.
In these most challenging times, you are doing everything possible to care for your family, but the demands are endless. The pandemic added extreme pressure to an already contentious situation for families with I/DD loved ones and the effects continue to exist.
Emotional and mental support is essential in order for parents of children with disabilities to meet the arduous demands of their parenting journey. I cannot change the fact that a child has a complex disability and that life has dealt an unfair hand. However, I am confident that therapy can help you feel understood, more organized and better equipped to deal with a difficult reality. I believe that therapy can enhance your ability to be resilient and to cope more successfully with your challenges.
Specializing in helping parents of children with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).
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Weekly sessions to address the emotional issues of parents who have children with disabilities, in addition to practical strategizing and problem-solving. Learn more.
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Transition planning to prepare for adulthood which includes learning about Medicaid, adult services, and IEP issues. Learn more.
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Feeling safe and trusting someone new with personal experiences can be daunting. Use this opportunity to schedule a free phone conversation to introduce yourself so we can both learn a little about each other. Taking this first step can lead to a significant difference in your ability to cope with your personal challenges.