Psychotherapy & parent support in Montreal
Jason Phelps is a psychotherapist offering counselling and psychotherapy services to Montreal couples who are also parents. Frequently, couples will begin to experience difficulties in their relationship a few years after children are born. Children naturally shift the focus in a relationship and some relationships suffer as a result. Newer couples may not have had the time to know each other before the first child is born causing tensions in trust, attachment, and intimacy. Most couples will also have to face differences in childrearing priorities and in the application of parenting skills.
Sometimes unresolved issues involving extended family, cultural expectations, careers, or the division of responsibilities emerge more strongly when deciding on how children should be raised. As children age and become independent, couples frequently face an “empty nest” experience meaning that the void in their relationship will need some maintenance after being neglected for the years their children were young.
Jason Phelps can help couples improve their negotiation and communication skills when it comes to parenting. The goal of couple’s therapy for parents is to prevent unnecessary tension or divisions in a relationship that will detract from the family's well being.
Prevention is the key to maintaining healthy and lasting relationships. If a problem keeps popping up and there doesn’t seem to be a common solution in sight, psychotherapy for couples may be just the thing to help you get back on track.
If you or someone you know needs to talk about parenting, Jason Phelps is a psychotherapist in Montreal that can help.