Research-Based Interventions
Recommended for children ages 0-5 who have experienced trauma. Includes collateral sessions initially then primarily dyadic sessions. Key components include creating a shared narrative to support dyadic meaning-making (“speaking the unspeakable”), increasing a sense of security, repairing ruptured trust, supporting a secure attachment, and creating a safe environment for the child to “play out” the trauma until it has been sufficiently witnessed and trauma symptoms/behaviors subside.
Recommended for parents/caregivers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (who can have significant behavior issues related to their exposure). Includes primarily collateral sessions, one school support session, and one observation session of child and parent interaction. Key components include reframing negative behaviors, creating accommodations to increase functioning, and utilizing positive behavior plans.
The Gottman Method is an extensively research-based intervention used to strengthen relationships. It uses concrete tools such as the Sound Relationship House and the Four Horsemen to identify factors common to relationship “Masters” and also relationship “Disasters.” I am not certified in the Gottman method, however in completing Level 1 of their training discovered many useful tools in working with parents and for relationships in general.