There are many different types of families in today's society and they are constantly changing.  Families sometimes struggle to keep up with the demands of work, school, after school activities, social lives, etc.  The experienced psychologists at the R.E.A.D. Clinic are able to assist families with problems that may arise from time to time.

Common issues in younger children include:

• tantrums
• toileting
• sibling rivalry
• social problems such as biting, hitting, etc.
• sleeping problems
• disobedience
• phobias and fears
• school readiness
• eating problems

As a child progresses through school issues include:

• academic assessments
• social problems - including inability to make friends, inappropriate behaviours such as lying, etc.
• loss and grief issues which may include moving house, changing schools, divorce, etc.
• bullying
• whingeing

Parents and teenages often require sensitive intervention to ensure the smooth transition into adulthood.  Parents and teenages may consult with a psychologist for:

• study skills
• vocational guidance
• sexual issues such as gender confusion
• drug and alcohol issues
• peer pressure
• parent / child conflict
• communciation difficulties
• setting manageable boundaries, etc.

Families may also present with the following:

• separation, divorce and managing blended families
• same sex relationships and kids
• chronic or terminal illness within the family
• grief associated with loss of a family member
• career transition
• workplace stress and anxiety
• general stress and anxiey
• depression
• marital / relationship problems
• conflict resolution
• coping with aging parents