Tandem Family Services
The Vision
Tandem family therapy is an individualized therapeutic program, unique to the Encouragement Institute, developed by Katherine Best and Laura Dessauer. Designed for families struggling with issues surrounding divorce, behavioral problems, and poor communication patterns. Tandem therapy builds upon William Glasser’s Choice Theory and Scott Sells’ work at the Savannah Family Institute.
Our Goal
To destigmatize seeking help for mental and behavioral issues during
a time of family crisis. The Tandem Therapy model is
presented to families as a Parent/Child Coaching approach that is unique
to the state of Florida. This approach strengthens the parent/child
relationship through evidence-based strategies that focuses on the needs of both.
A Systematic Approach
Imagine having a team of two highly skilled therapists to help you and your children/teens in “tandem” sessions:
- clarify family goals
- identifying parental and child/teen stressors
- communicate better & improve understanding
- reduce the family “drama”
- decrease destructive behaviors
- create a loving respectful family atmosphere
- improve coping and relaxation techniques
- improve decision making
Understand
Unlike traditional family therapy where parents and children are treated by one therapist, tandem therapy addresses the unique needs of both parents and children.
Facing Challenges
- Divorce/Separation Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Anger/Aggression
- Grief/Loss
- Substance Abuse
- Relationship Issues
- ADD/ADHD
- Sexual Traumas
- Post Traumatic Stress
- Physical & Cognitive Disabilities
- Autism-Aspergers
Treatment Approaches
Because it may be difficult for children to understand and process information in traditional talk therapy, an Art Therapist specializing in working with children and teens will help your child understand how their behavior impacts their lives and relationships. This approach also helps teach your child self-soothing and relaxation techniques at times of anger and frustration.
Case by case decisions
For older teens with more oppositional issues, a
dialectical behavioral therapist is teamed with your
parenting coach. If psychiatric services or evaluations
are needed, these are also provided at the Institute.
Parent/child coaching helps
We are dedicated to guiding you through effective
strategies by offering personalized programs to
guide you. This therapeutic modality has shown
behavioral results and improvement in family
communication within a limited period of time.
The team at the Encouragement Institute believes
that families are resourceful and creative, that
given new skills and information families can
improve their relationships.
[ Click Here to download the Tandem Family Therapy Brochure ]
Call (941) 907-9558 for an appointment today!
Or email Katherine at encouragementinstitute@earthlink.net