Bringing up a child on your own is one of the most emotionally and physically challenging life transitions you may experience. It does not matter if you choose to remain a single parent or you find yourself without a partner due to separation, divorce, or death.
You are completely and happily invested in your role as a parent, yet you feel permanently stressed and exhausted, because you push yourself too hard. Juggling child care, a career, household chores and paying bills all at once can be daunting.
Having a close relationship with your child comes naturally, but you feel a disconnect from your authentic self, because single parenting has become overwhelming.
Take the first step towards your self care without losing sight of your triumphs and trials as a single parent. Learn how to nurture your self-esteem and let go of guilt and overprotectiveness. In my work with single parents, my focus lies on developing your resilience, communication, and time management skills.
The sooner we address your tendency to be a codependent parent and build up your self-esteem, the better your chances are to identify and change your parenting style.
A single parent family can manifest in different ways in your parent-child attachment. Overall, the absence of the other parent presence in your household can contribute to attachment issues and emotional struggles for both parents and children.
Perhaps you grew up with a single parent, or your parents separated during your childhood or teenage years. This may be one reason you worry your child might be too attached to you.
You would like to boost their independence and confidence, but you are afraid they may feel you are not being there for them enough.
By developing your coping skills and finding the right balance between your responsibilities and your own self-care, you can create a positive and nurturing environment for yourself and your children, ensuring enduring well-being.
I can help you explore your attachment history and how it influences your parenting style. Creating a secure attachment involves developing a mindset and sensitivity to the emotions of both you and your children, which can be learned over time.
A positive parent-child relationship filled with love, acceptance and mutual trust will have lasting effects beyond your children’s early adulthood years and will enhance your overall mental well being as well.
Having no other adult in your household and being with your children most of the time on your own is incredibly demanding. The moment you arrive at your doorstep after a challenging day at work, your children expect your undivided attention.
You may want to explain or ask them to wait, depending on their age. Your instinct might be to encourage them to find whatever they need on their own.
However, you often find yourself switching into single-parent mode, making yourself available while still trying to put away the groceries you picked up on your way home. This can lead to burnout. Counselling can help.
A substantial part of my counselling session for single parents focuses on developing healthy boundaries, learning to dedicate time for yourself, and building personal resilience.
The most valuable gift you can give yourself is to show love by valuing your time enough to know when to protect it and when to share it with your children.
My goal is to help you achieve greater balance and ease in navigating the challenges of single parenting. By ensuring your needs are met, the joys and milestones of your fulfilling parent-child relationship will outweigh the difficulties of being a single parent.
TRUST
Gaining and honoring your trust is my highest priority, which is why my counselling services are always confidential and customized to your specific needs.
COLLABORATION
I foster caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental relationships with my clients, creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.
EXPERTISE
I embrace the latest research and best practices, delivering high-quality, body-centered holistic counseling to facilitate transformative change.
HOPE
I am here to help you live your best life. Whatever challenges you or your family may be facing, there is always hope.
Use the form below to get in touch. You’ll receive a short guide on how counselling can help, plus a link to book a free call if you’d like.
I’ll be in touch soon — whether you have a question or just want to explore counselling together.
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