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The Unseen Client

As clinicians, we often have specific assessments to evaluate a child's challenges and create a support plan, but we rarely take the time to evaluate where the parents are emotionally. Navigating a child's need for therapy involves a complex emotional landscape, and practitioners must look beyond the child’s diagnosis to truly understand the family’s unique culture and expectations. In this session, we explored the varying responses parents have to developmental challenges, which can range from grief and denial to defensive or passive behaviors. We discussed how these reactions are frequently fueled by the stress of comparison, a fear of judgment from others, or mourning the loss of the "perfect" child they originally envisioned. To successfully bridge the gap between therapist and caregiver, we introduce a three questions designed to uncover a parent's true perspective: 1. The 3-Word Description: Ask parents to describe their child in three words. This simple tool provides immediate insight into their current mindset, showing whether they are operating from a place of high anxiety or focused on their child's positive traits. 2. The 1-Sentence Challenge: Help parents identify the core problem or root challenge in a single, simple sentence to keep them from feeling overwhelmed. 3. The "Graduation" Vision: Ask parents to define what "graduating" from therapy would look like for their child. This helps establish that therapy is a temporary support and gives you a window into the family's ultimate goals and dreams. Ultimately, this session serves as your guide to fostering highly collaborative relationships. Learn how to honor parental dreams while providing the practical, customized support needed to achieve meaningful progress for the entire family. For more information about how to collaborate with Parents go to: https://www.theairplanespoon.com/trai... The Parent Partnership Framework Workshop A hands-on framework for SLPs, OTs, and PTs to partner with parents - building meaningful progress through Hope, Joy, Trust, and Accountability. Coming up on: March 28 April 25 May 30 At a Glance​ Who SLPs, OTs, PTs Location Menlo Park, CA Duration 1 day (9 hours) Cost $250 Limited space for 12 clinicians IN PERSON