Family Counseling & Psychological Support
A holistic family support program that gives guidance and psychological strength to families of children with special needs.
Family Counseling and Psychological Support program is a comprehensive service offering professional support for emotional, relational, and practical difficulties experienced by families of children with special needs. Being the family of a child with special needs can cause stress and uncertainty in many areas, from the diagnosis process to education planning, daily care, and future anxiety. As Önce Special Education, our experienced psychologists at our center in Pendik, Istanbul, offer professional support to ensure families remain strong and resilient in this process.
Our family counseling program offered at our Pendik center adopts a multi-faceted approach aiming to strengthen the family as a whole. Individual parent counseling, couple counseling, sibling support, family system intervention, and psychoeducation are the core components of our program. Families are informed about their child's diagnosis and education process, supported in processing their emotional responses, and taught effective communication and behavior management strategies they can apply at home. Parents' own psychological health is also among the priority areas of the program.
At our center serving in the Pendik district of Istanbul, family counseling is run parallel to the child's education process. It is ensured that families establish regular communication with the education team, follow the child's development process closely, and offer a consistent support in the home environment. In addition, families are encouraged to come together to share experiences and emotions through family support groups. Our sibling support programs support the siblings of children with special needs in adapting to the process.
Who Is It For?
- Mothers and fathers who have children with special needs
- Families seeking emotional support during the diagnosis process
- Parents who want guidance on their child's education planning and rights advocacy
- Parents experiencing family communication and relationship difficulties
- Siblings of children with special needs
- Caregivers experiencing stress, burnout, or anxiety
How Does It Work?
In the first meeting, the family's needs, concerns, and expectations are determined in detail.
The counseling format (individual, couple, or family) suitable for the family's situation is planned.
Emotional support, information, and strategy teaching are done in regular counseling sessions.
Family-education team communication is regulated in coordination with the child's education process.
Participation in psychoeducation seminars and family support groups is provided.
Sibling support program and crisis intervention are offered when necessary.
Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is family counseling important?
Research shows that family support directly affects the child's educational success. Emotionally strong and informed families can contribute more effectively to their children's development. Family counseling offers a professional ground to build and maintain this strength.
Are family counseling sessions confidential?
Yes, all counseling sessions are conducted in accordance with the principle of confidentiality. Shared information is not shared with third parties except for legal obligations. We have private counseling rooms where families can feel safe and comfortable in our Pendik center.
Do both parents need to participate?
While participation of both parents is ideal, it is not mandatory. Individual parent sessions, couple sessions, or whole family sessions can be planned depending on the situation. The important thing is to determine the most effective format suitable for the family's needs.
How do family support groups work?
Family support groups are guided group meetings where 6-10 families experiencing similar experiences come together at regular intervals to share their experiences, emotions, and strategies. Groups offer a safe sharing environment moderated by an expert psychologist.
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