Parent & Caregiver Consultation
Children do not exist in isolation. Their emotions, behaviors, relationships, and daily experiences are shaped by the environments and systems around them. Parent consultation provides caregivers with practical strategies, education, and support to better understand their child and respond effectively to their unique needs.
We take a child-centered, whole-person approach that recognizes each child within the context of their family, school, community, culture, strengths, challenges, and developmental needs. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Together, we work to understand your child's individual experiences while considering the unique dynamics and goals of your family.
We believe that behavior is communication. Rather than focusing solely on stopping challenging behaviors, we seek to understand the underlying needs, stressors, skills deficits, and experiences contributing to those behaviors. Through consultation, parents gain greater insight into their child's experiences and learn strategies to support growth and resilience.
Approach
What to Expect
Parent consultation is incorporated into individual therapy services as clinically appropriate. Collaboration with caregivers is an essential component of helping children build regulation skills and achieve meaningful progress.
For families who are not seeking therapy services, parent consultation is available as an independent service.
The process begins with a comprehensive intake session designed to develop a thorough understanding of your child, family dynamics, strengths, concerns, and goals. Following the intake, families participate in ongoing 50-minute consultation sessions, typically scheduled weekly, to address challenges, develop strategies, and monitor progress.
Areas of Focus
Parent consultation may include:
* Understanding your child's diagnosis and how it impacts daily functioning
* Understanding emotional regulation and "big feelings"
* Identifying what your child may be communicating through behavior
* Building stronger parent-child connections
* Developing effective behavioral interventions and support plans
* Creating systems and routines that promote regulation at home
* Executive functioning strategies for organization, planning, and follow-through
* Supporting children with attention, emotional, behavioral, or social challenges
* Problem-solving school-related concerns
* Increasing consistency across home, school, and community settings
*Educational consultation, including understand special education
Common Diagnoses
We frequently work with children experiencing:
* Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
* Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
* Depression
* Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
* Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
* Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
* Adjustment Disorders
Parent & Caregiver Workshops
Our Parent Workshops are designed as welcoming, supportive spaces where parents can come together to learn, reflect, and grow alongside one another. Each workshop is rooted in a strengths-based approach, honoring the knowledge and experience you already bring while offering practical tools and strategies you can immediately use at home. The goal is for you to leave feeling more confident, informed, and equipped to support your child’s unique needs.
These workshops are not about “perfect parenting,” but about learning, adapting, and growing with support. You will leave each session with concrete strategies, increased understanding, and a stronger sense of connection to a community of parents navigating similar experiences.
What to Expect
Workshops are typically offered virtually in a group format, creating an accessible and collaborative environment where parents can connect, ask questions, and learn from both the facilitator and each other. Sessions may be offered as one-time learning opportunities or as a series, depending on the topic.
Each workshop focuses on building understanding and providing actionable strategies to support your child or children in everyday life. Content is designed to be practical, relevant, and applicable across a range of home and school situations.
Areas of Focus
Understanding dysregulation and what it looks like in children
Behavior as communication
Trauma-informed strategies for home use
Supporting executive functioning skills in daily routines
Regulation strategies for children and caregivers
Managing our own emotions during moments of dysregulation
Understanding special education and how to navigate supports for your child
Building effective and meaningful incentive systems at home
And additional topics based on family needs and interests
Sunrise Children's Regulation Therapy is committed to providing a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive environment for all children and families. We honor and respect each child's unique identity, background, culture, family structure, abilities, and lived experiences.
Our goal is to create a space where children feel safe, valued, and supported as they develop the skills needed to navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive.