FAMILY SUPPORT
Family Support & Coaching in Guelph | True North Psychotherapy
15+ years of clinical experience
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Team of Registered Social Workers & Psychotherapists
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In-person in Guelph and virtual across Ontario
What is Family Support & Coaching?
Family support and coaching is different from family therapy. Rather than treating the family unit together as clients, this service equips parents with tools, understanding, and strategies to reinforce their child’s therapeutic progress at home — particularly when a child is working through Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) or Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) at True North Psychotherapy.
This service is for parents and caregivers looking to better understand their child’s emotional world, respond effectively to challenges like emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, anxiety, or OCD-related behaviours, and build a more consistent, supportive environment at home.
- Attachment-Focused Parenting — building and strengthening the emotional bond between parent and child, grounded in attachment theory.
- Circle of Security Parenting Program — an evidence-based program helping parents recognize and respond to their child's emotional cues.
- Parent Consultation & Coaching — practical guidance on reinforcing DBT and ERP strategies at home, tailored to your child's treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is family support and coaching, and how is it different from family therapy?
Family support and coaching focuses on equipping you — the parent or caregiver — with skills and understanding, rather than treating your whole family as the client. It’s designed to complement your child’s individual treatment.
Who is family support and coaching for?
It’s for parents and caregivers of children or teens working through emotional or behavioural challenges, especially those in DBT or ERP treatment at True North Psychotherapy.
Does my child need to be in therapy at True North for me to access family support?
This service is designed primarily to support parents alongside a child’s DBT or ERP treatment here. If your child isn’t currently a client, reach out during a consultation and we can talk through whether this is the right fit.
Do you offer virtual family coaching sessions?
Yes. Family support and coaching sessions are available virtually to clients anywhere in Ontario, in addition to in-person sessions at our Guelph offices.
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