Five Tips to Help Parents Listen Safford AZ
The only way we can truly be sure that they are all right, or if something is troubling them, is if they feel they can confide in us on a person-to-person basis. But are we actually listening to them as equals, or are we listening to them with condescending ears and, in the process, inadvertently breaking these lines of communication between parent and child -- leaving them unwilling to come to us for help?
The Life Management Center
480-706-8137
3941 EAST Chandler Boulevard, Suite 267
Phoenix, AZ
The Life Management Center
480-706-8137
3941 EAST Chandler Boulevard, Suite 267
Phoenix, AZ 85048
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Psychotherapy & Organizational Development, LLC
520-519-8475
350 S Williams Blvd Ste 140
Tucson, AZ
Mr. Carlton Clark
Psychotherapy & Organizational Development, LLC
520-519-8475
350 S Williams Blvd Ste 140
Tucson, AZ 85711
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Licensed in Arizona
36 Years of Experience
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Sylvia K. Neal, MSW, LCSW
520-219-1992
7360 N. La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ
Mrs. Sylvia Neal
Sylvia K. Neal, MSW, LCSW
520-219-1992
7360 N. La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85741
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Licensed in Arizona
8 Years of Experience
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Judith McHale, M.A.Ed., LPC
602-953-5208
3420 East Shea Boulevard Suite 215
Phoenix, AZ
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Judith McHale, M.A.Ed., LPC
602-953-5208
3420 East Shea Boulevard Suite 215
Phoenix, AZ 85028
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Licensed in Arizona
22 Years of Experience
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Couple or Marital Issues, Family Dysfunction, Interpersonal Relationships
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HelpPro.com
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520-722-0190
5956 E. Pima Street, Suite 130
Tucson, AZ
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520-722-0190
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Tucson, AZ 85712
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31 Years of Experience
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HelpPro.com
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Bobette S Siegel, MSW,, LCSW
480-948-6222
15849 N. 71st Street Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Scottsdale, AZ
Bobette S Siegel, MSW,, LCSW
480-948-6222
15849 N. 71st Street Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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Licensed in Arizona
25 Years of Experience
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HelpPro.com
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Ms. Carol J. Wechsler Blatter
Carol J. Wechsler Blatter, LCSW, DCSW
520-247-1031
4560 E. Broadway, Suite #212
Tucson, AZ
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Carol J. Wechsler Blatter, LCSW, DCSW
520-247-1031
4560 E. Broadway, Suite #212
Tucson, AZ 85711
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Credentials: LCSW, DCSW
Licensed in Arizona
37 Years of Experience
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HelpPro.com
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Ms. Heidi Sonntag
Heidi Sonntag, LCSW
480-236-1432
9929 No. 95th Street, Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ
Ms. Heidi Sonntag
Heidi Sonntag, LCSW
480-236-1432
9929 No. 95th Street, Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Credentials
Credentials: MSW, LCSW
Licensed in Arizona
25 Years of Experience
Problems Served
Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Couple or Marital Issues, Depression, Family Dysfunction, Grief/Loss, Infertility, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting Issues, Phobias, Pregnancy/Childbirth, Sexual Abuse/Rape, Spiritual/Religious Concerns, St
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ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)
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HelpPro.com
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Adolescents (13-17), Young Adults (18-25), Adults (26-59), Seniors (60 +)
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Ms. Susan Daubenbis
602-550-8101
2942 N. 24th Street Suite 114
Phoenix, AZ
Ms. Susan Daubenbis
602-550-8101
2942 N. 24th Street Suite 114
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Credentials: LCSW, ACSW
Licensed in Arizona
24 Years of Experience
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ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics), Children of Divorce, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual, Military/Veterans, Step Families, Interracial Families/Couples, Biracial, Grandparents
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HelpPro.com
Age Groups Served
Young Adults (18-25), Adults (26-59)
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520-749-7073
13800 E. Deer Run Trail
Tucson, AZ
Ms. Diane Topping
520-749-7073
13800 E. Deer Run Trail
Tucson, AZ 85749
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Credentials: MSW, QCSW, DCSW, LCSW(AZ & TX)
Licensed in Arizona
30 Years of Experience
Problems Served
Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Autism/PDD, Behavioral Problems, Couple or Marital Issues, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Dysfunction, Grief/Loss, Interpersonal Relationships, Parenting Issues, Physical Illness/Im
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Children of Divorce, Disabled, Step Families, Gifted, Chronic Illness, Cancer Patients
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HelpPro.com
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Preschool (Under 6), Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-17), Young Adults (18-25), Adults (26-59), Seniors (60 +)
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Parent & Child
Parents, Are You Listening or Lecturing to Your Kids? Five Tips to Help You Listen
By Julie Scandora
Email
Feb 11, 2009, 10:44 |
Seattle, WA - The knowledge that our children are safe, happy and emotionally sound is one of our greatest concerns. If they were being traumatized by something at school or, even worse, the attentions of a predator, we would want to be the first to know.
The only way we can truly be sure that they are all right, or if something is troubling them, is if they feel they can confide in us on a person-to-person basis. But are we actually listening to them as equals, or are we listening to them with condescending ears and, in the process, inadvertently breaking these lines of communication between parent and child -- leaving them unwilling to come to us for help?
"Children don't seem to get as much respect as other members of society," says Julie Scandora, teacher and author of the book 'Rules Are Rules.' "They experience the same emotional obstacles as adults, but this is often overlooked by grown-ups. Parents need to treat children with respect and ensure a trusting relationship."
Here are five of Julie's tips to help you communicate more effectively with your children:
1. Listen. It sounds obvious, but if your children don't think they will be heard, they won't go to you with the hard questions or problems.
2. Create opportunities for interaction with your kids. Families spend so much time apart these days. Use 'car time' -- such as the 20-minute drive to school as a time to communicate with your children.
3. Lead by example. Far too many parents opt for the 'do as I say not as I do' method. But this sends mixed messages to children regarding important situations.
4. Respect the child's intuition. We all have 'gut feelings,' and if kids are encouraged to trust theirs, they will be able to heed their intuition in dicey situations when we aren't around to help.
5. Don't confuse 'respect' with 'giving in.' It is important that the parental role is not usurped. Don't give in to kids just to diffuse a problematic situation. Instead communicate with them and let them know why rules are rules.
By showing our children that we are receptive to what they have to say and that we are willing to talk with them, not just at them, we can help them gain confidence and maturity, but we need to make sure we are practicing what we preach.
"Perhaps we need to start with ourselves, don't we!" laughs Julie, "But if we give our children the respect we give our peers, they will be better prepared to deal with whatever life throws at them. And when they encounter something for which they are still too young to deal with by themselves, they'll naturally come to us for advice."
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Julie Scandora is a teacher, editor, author and mother of three. She holds a BA from Smith and an MBA from the University of Washington and has taught c...
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