Parenting, the process of raising and nurturing a child from infancy involves a range of responsibilities and tasks. This includes providing physical, emotional, psychological needs, social, and spiritual needs, setting appropriate boundaries and rules, and helping them to develop social skills and positive values.
Effective parenting involves a balance between nurturing and providing structure, setting clear expectations and boundaries, and fostering independence as children grow and develop. It also requires adapting to the changing needs of a child as they move through different developmental stages, and providing support and guidance as they navigate new challenges and experiences.
Effective parenting involves a combination of love, discipline, support, and guidance, as well as a willingness to adapt and adjust to the changing needs of a child as they grow and develop.
Parents are role models for their children, and setting a good example through positive behavior, values, and attitudes can have a lasting impact on their development.
Overall, Parent counseling is a form of therapy that focuses on providing support and guidance to parents in order to improve their parenting skills and enhance their relationships with their children. It is a process of working with parents to identify and address any challenges they may be facing in their roles as caregivers.
The goals of parent counseling may vary depending on the specific needs of the family, but typically include improving communication between parents and children, addressing behavioral issues, enhancing parent-child relationships, and developing effective parenting strategies.
Parent counseling can be beneficial for families who are experiencing a range of challenges, such as difficulties with discipline, conflicts between parents and children, or coping with a child’s mental health or behavioral issues. It can also be helpful for parents who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or other mental health concerns related to their parenting responsibilities.
The counseling process typically involves working with a trained therapist or counselor who will help parents to identify their goals and develop a plan for achieving them. This may involve individual sessions with each parent, as well as family sessions that involve both parents and their children.
Overall, parent counseling can be a valuable resource for families who are seeking to improve their relationships and create a healthier, more supportive home environment for their children.
There are situations where some Parents face unique challenges in raising their children and helping them to navigate the world. Differently-abled children may have physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities that require additional support and resources to ensure they can thrive and reach their full potential.
Despite these challenges, parents of differently-abled children also experience joy, pride, and fulfillment in raising their children and helping them to achieve their goals. By accessing appropriate support and resources, building a supportive network of family and friends, and advocating for their child’s needs, parents of differently-abled children can help their children to thrive and reach their full potential
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As Nutrimind is a multidisciplinary team, our team can guide you on what therapy or therapies are required and which order of intervention is most appropriate for your child. You can contact our team for more details.
At Nutrimind, initial assessment lasts for 45-90 minutes. Depending on the child’s presenting problems and parental concerns. Duration of assessment may sometime vary depending on child’s condition, age, ability to follow instructions, attention span etc. In some cases, assessment may be ongoing due to various factors and therapy program is initiated after discussion with parents.
The child psychologist in their training and knowledge is equipped to work with a vast array of child related issues. They would help your child learn useful strategies for coping in areas where they struggle.
Some psychologists rely on historical background and explore your kid's past, while some believe in changing your kid’s current routine to bring in desirable changes in their emotional and mental state.
The therapists can help you find answers to all child psychology questions and help your kids communicate better, train their minds to think of situations from a different perspective, to learn to manage anger, frustration, and other negative emotions, etc.
Some psychologists rely on historical background and explore your kid's past, while some believe in changing your kid’s current routine to bring in desirable changes in their emotional and mental state.
The therapists can help you find answers to all child psychology questions and help your kids communicate better, train their minds to think of situations from a different perspective, to learn to manage anger, frustration, and other negative emotions, etc.
From communicating better, to be able think of situations from different perspective, to learn to manage anger, frustration and other negative emotions, etc. Along with working with the child they would also work with parents, to help them effectively support their child and even help them with parenting their children in difficult situations.
Ideally yes, child psychologists collaboratively work with parents. Working in collaboration with the child psychologists helps coming up with ideas best suited in order to help your child. With young children parents end up being more actively involved where as with older children parent’s input is vital. It also helps with keeping the parent’s in loop about the progress and the areas of development. There could even be family sessions depending on the problem.
Not every kid is people-friendly and if your kid is one, he/she might get nervous about the prospect of meeting a psychologist. However, you can try encouraging your child to be friends with them, and share their thoughts/feelings with them freely even if you aren’t there.
In case, your child is a teen, you can try convincing them to try out 1-2 sessions and if they feel it’s working for them, to continue and if not, feel free to step out. You can also state how sharing the problem with the therapist can lessen their mental stress alongside helping them deal with life situations such as school pressure, bullying, self image and more.
Seeking therapy or counselling for your child does not mean that you are not a bad parent but in fact you are a parent that recognizes that your child requires help to reduce their suffering and improve their overall wellbeing.
A child psychologist knows the right questions to ask a child in therapy and portrays himself not as a parent but a guide to help your child cope and do better.
Play is a way for your child to familiarize themselves with the world while exploring and testing their own limits.Play is essential for social, emotional, and cognitive development. It enhances creativity, problem-solving, and communication skills. Providing a balance of free play and structured activities is beneficial.
The communication skills babies learn in their first year set the stage for success in developing reading, writing, and social skills later in life.
Along with the 5 senses (smell, taste, hearing, touch sight), there are also the vestibular sense and proprioception sense.
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a form of communication used instead of or along with talking. AAC can help children who have difficulties hearing and/or speaking.
If you suspect your child might have a developmental delay it is important that your child is evaluated to see if they would benefit from early therapy services, which includes behavior therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy.
Early intervention involves providing support and services to children who may be at risk for developmental delays or disabilities. It is crucial to start as early as possible for the best outcomes.
Developmental milestones are key skills or abilities that most children achieve by a certain age. They include physical, cognitive, social, and emotional milestones.
You can track your child's milestones by observing their behavior, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and referring to developmental checklists. Regular pediatric check-ups also include developmental assessments.
While there is a general timeline for milestones, each child is unique. If you have concerns about your child's development, consult with a pediatrician or child development specialist for guidance. Individual differences are normal, but consistent delays in multiple areas may warrant professional evaluation.
Physical milestones in infants include lifting the head, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, and eventually walking.
Most children start walking between 9 and 15 months. However, a wide range is considered normal.
Cognitive milestones include language development, object permanence, problem-solving skills, and the ability to focus attention.
Speech development varies, but most children say their first words around 12 months. A range of language development is typical.
Social milestones include playing with others, sharing, and expressing emotions appropriately.
Encourage playdates, teach empathy, and provide a secure and loving environment. Model healthy emotional expression.
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of conditions that affect the development of the nervous system, including the brain. These conditions typically manifest early in life and can impact various aspects of functioning.
Common examples include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability, and Specific Learning Disorders.
ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social communication and behavior. It is a spectrum, meaning it affects individuals differently, ranging from mild to severe.
Diagnosis involves comprehensive assessments by healthcare professionals, including developmental history, behavioral observations, and standardized tests.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can impact daily functioning and development.
Treatment may involve behavioral interventions, psychoeducation, and, in some cases, medication. A comprehensive approach is often most effective.
Intellectual Disability involves limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviors. It manifests before the age of 18 and affects everyday social and practical skills.
Assessment includes standardized intelligence testing and evaluation of adaptive functioning in areas such as communication, self-care, and social skills.
SLD involves difficulties in acquiring and using academic skills, such as reading, writing, or mathematics, despite having average or above-average intelligence.
Support may include individualized education plans (IEPs), accommodations, and specialized teaching methods to address the specific learning needs of the child
Parents can seek information, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and create a supportive and structured environment tailored to the child's needs.
Interventions vary depending on the specific disorder but may include behavioral therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and educational support.
At Nutrimind, all professionals are qualified and experienced in their fields and will be using standardised tests to evaluate your child. A comprehensive evaluation may be needed if your child is slow or not meeting age appropriate developmental milestones such as crawling, sitting, standing etc.
At Nutrimind, children receive a 45 minutes therapy session which may vary from 1- 5 sessions a week.
Yes. We provide online therapy.
If you are settled abroad and cannot visit Nutrimind, we provide regular online therapy programs with periodical online reviews.
We also provide short-term online therapy programs which may be combined with intermittent in-house therapy sessions and in-person reviews. If you would like to know more about our online program, do not hesitate to contact our friendly team at +91 9745 005400
All our therapists are highly qualified in their respective disciplines. Many of them have additional qualification and training in specific areas. Minimum qualifications of professionals at Nutrimind are listed for ready reference.
Clinical Psychologist – M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology, licensed from Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Psychologist – Have a minimum of Master’s degree in Psychology
Speech therapist – Have a minimum of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology and registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Occupational therapist – Have a minimum of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Special Educator – Have a minimum of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education with specialisation in Mental Retardation (MR), Learning disability or Autism, and registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Yes. We provide family counselling sessions.
Speech therapy is a training to help children with speech and language problems to speak more clearly. The professionals deal with disorders in communication, and provide rehabilitation in the speech therapy sessions.
Speech therapy is an intervention service that focuses on improving a child’s speech abilities to understand and express language, including nonverbal languages. Speech therapist helps in Coordinating the mouth to produce sound, to form words and sentences as well as understanding and expressing language. The role of SLPs also includes swallowing disorders and all aspects of feeding.
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