Child Therapy Solutions, PLLC

09/12/2024

“Time For You and Me “- one year later continues to help mothers and daughters connect and bond ! ✨

08/15/2024

The powerful benefits of Child Parent Psychotherapy! Child Therapy Solutions is proud to be able to deliver this intervention to young children and parents! Reach out to learn more, there is hope after trauma and we can reduce impacts in the earliest stages of life !

A UCSF-created child-parent therapy for trauma in kids under age 5 was found to slow down biological aging, which is tied to health benefits later in life.

12/20/2023

🌟Finding time to connect with your child during the holidays can be tough amidst the hustle and bustle. For many holidays can also be a stressful time. Remember the essence of connecting during the holidays lies in the shared moments of joy, love and togetherness!

TIps for fostering connection with your child during the holiday:

1. Engage in or create new rituals- involve your child in rituals or create new traditions!
2. Include them in the process- spend time creating memories making them feel seen and heard by involving them in your prep/planning process
3. Offer praise/acknowledgment- take time to praise your child and notice when they are doing good, acknowledge what you are grateful for about them
4. Take care of yourself- set boundaries, do what feels right for you and your family during this season

Happy Holidays to You and Yours!

-Amanda

10/05/2023

Anger is an emotion like all other emotions and children need to know its ok to experience the feeling of anger. Instead of shying away from these feelings, let's embrace them and use them as opportunities for growth and connection.🧡

Here are a few tips on how to connect with your child when they're angry:

1️⃣ Regulate yourself first

2️⃣ Listen Actively: Let them express their feelings and thoughts without interrupting or judging.

3️⃣ Empathize: Show empathy by acknowledging their emotions. You can say, "I understand you're feeling angry right now."

4️⃣ Validate: It's okay for them to feel angry. Let them know their emotions are valid, even if their actions need guidance.

5️⃣ Problem-Solve Together: Once they've calmed down a bit, work together to find solutions or alternatives to the situation.

Remember, moments of anger are opportunities to teach emotional intelligence coping strategies and can strengthen your connection with your child.

💻 Are you a parent in need of parenting support or have a child in need of therapy and your reside in NC? Telehealth services are available see link in bio

📙 A Time For You and Me my journal is a great way to explore difficult feelings emotions and process conflict with your child.

09/27/2023

There are always opportunities to heal and reconnect after conflict here are some ways to repair with your child after a conflict:

✨Effective communication is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. After a conflict, it's crucial for both parents and children to engage in open and honest conversations. Here's how:

✨ Active Listening: listen to your child's feelings and perspectives without judgment. Encourage your child to express themselves and validate their emotions. Encourage "I" statements

✨Apologize Sincerely: If you were in the wrong, offer a sincere apology. Acknowledge your actions, express regret, and make a commitment to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

✨Find Solutions Together: Brainstorm solutions that are acceptable to both parties. This teaches children valuable conflict resolution skills.

✨Model Compromise: Show your child that you are willing to compromise as well. When they see you making efforts to meet them halfway, it encourages them to do the same.

✨Spend Quality Time Together:
After a conflict, it's essential to rebuild the emotional connection between you and your child. Spend quality time together doing activities you both enjoy.

Instagram is general advice for more specific advice related to conflict that is impacting you and your childs relationship or impacting their functioning seek out support from a professional

💻 Are you a parent in need of parenting support or have a child in need of therapy and your reside in NC? Telehealth services are available see link in bio

📙 A Time For You and Me my journal is a great way to explore difficult feelings emotions and process conflict with your child.

09/15/2023

Parents often ask me questions like:
"What can I do to encourage my child to open up and share their thoughts and feelings?"
How do I establish trust and strengthen the bond with my child?"
"What are some strategies to help my child express their emotions in a healthy way?"
"How can I understand and respond to my child's behavior, especially during challenging moments?"
"How do I adjust my approach to connect with children of different ages?

A positive connection is the first step to all of this. Here are 6 ways to build connection with your child:

✨Active Listening: Pay close attention to what the child is saying. Show genuine interest in their thoughts, feelings, and ideas.
🧡Ask open-ended questions to encourage them to express themselves.
✨Empathy. Let them know that it's okay to feel the way they do, and offer comfort and support when needed
🧡Respect Their Independence: When children feel that their opinions and choices are respected, it fosters a sense of autonomy.
✨Positive Reinforcement: . This builds their self-esteem and reinforces positive behavior.

📙- My book, A Time for You and Me is a great bonding and connection tool for moms and their 6-9 y/o girls.

💻- Seeking specific support in navigating your relationship with your child and are in the state of NC book a consult for telehealth services

All links in bio !

09/12/2023

It's officially pub day!!! 🎉

-My journal, Time for You and Me, is officially on sale!

-I am grateful, blessed, excited and so much more!

-This journal is a tool for moms and their young daughters to communicate, express emotions, bond and connect, reflect and grow, navigate challenges with support and guidance.

-It is a guide, a tool, a gift to strengthen the parent child-relationship.

-I cannot wait for the beautiful moments between moms and daughters that come from this journal!

✨Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered, shared or told someone about the journal!
🧡 Your continued support of leaving a review on Amazon would be amazing!

08/15/2023

MY BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!

I am so very excited to share my FIRST PUBLISHED BOOK !🎊

Time For You and Me! A One-Year Mother Daughter Journal to Share, Create, and Bond is a special journal for mothers to explore their daughters world and provide support and guidance, strengthening that important attachment.

A Time for You and Me includes:

✨Prompts to get insight into daughters world and moms guidance
✨Special Quotes
✨Activities for mom and daughter to do together

I am so excited I created this tool for moms and daughters to use together 🧡

Pre-order now on Amazon and everywhere books are sold!

https://www.amazon.com/Time-You-Me-One-Year-Daughter/dp/0593690400/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=MWROX5XITFBK&keywords=time+for+you+and+me+by+amanda+justice&qid=1692112322&sprefix=time+for+you+and+me+%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1

Stay tuned for some sneak peeks into the journal.

06/18/2023

✨Here are some prompts to guide parents in communicating with an anxious child that encourage your child to cope with anxiety instead of trying to avoid it.

Demanding statements: it is difficult to see your child struggling and you might just "want them to get over it" but demanding statements might make a child invalidated in their feeling that the anxiety is present and very real for them! We want children to be validated in their emotional experiences.

Supportive statements : Validates + Encourages
Acknowledges the child's feelings but instills belief in them that they can manage this anxiety producing situation.

06/16/2023

✨Here are some prompts to guide parents in communicating with an anxious child that encourage your child to cope with anxiety instead of trying to avoid it.

Protective statements: it is difficult to see your child struggling but protective statements reinforce the believe that they should avoid the difficult thing to avoid the anxiety which creates a continuous cycle.

Supportive statements : Validates + Encourages
Acknowledges the child's feelings but instills belief in them that they can manage this anxiety producing situation.

06/14/2023

✨Teaching kids to cope not avoid anxiety

No parents want to see their child struggling especially with anxiety but teaching your child to cope with and not avoid anxiety is equipping them with invaluable life skills that promote resilience, emotional well-being, problem-solving abilities, and self-confidence.

These skills can serve children throughout their lives, enabling them to face challenges, pursue their goals, and thrive in the face of adversity.

Teaching your child to cope with anxiety is an ongoing process. Be patient, supportive, and understanding throughout their journey, and celebrate their progress along the way.

* FB is not therapy. If your child's anxiety significantly interferes with their daily functioning seek help from a professional.

✨- Child Therapy Solutions offers parenting support interventions that help parents learn to help their child cope with anxious emotions. Reach out link in bio if you are in NC