Deeper Purpose Collective

For Caregivers

I know that seeking external support can be challenging, and I commend you for taking the next step. I believe caregivers play an important role in any work I do with teens and young adults, and I am excited to work with you!

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Therapeutic Services and Caregivers

If your child is under 18-years-old, we will collaborate. There may be times when I invite you to sessions, or times when your child wants to have a joint session. Also, I will want your perspective on your child’s current functioning, and will most likely ask you to complete questionnaires so I can better understand how to support your child.

With that being said, in order for me to do meaningful work with your child, they have to trust me. If they believe I will tell you every detail of our session, they will not be honest with me. This is not a negative reflection on you as a parent; it is developmentally appropriate for teenagers to want privacy. Therapy works because I am not a close family member; I am an external person who can be impartial. Of course, if I feel your child is in danger in any way, I will share that with you immediately.

The balance between supporting your child through therapy and allowing them privacy can often feel like tension. But if we can sit in that tension together, it will lead to the best outcome for your child.

College and Career Guidance and Caregivers

When working with your child on College and Career Guidance, your child’s goals, passions, and wants come first. This can be challenging for caregivers who have an expectation that their child takes a certain path in life. By empowering your child to make the decisions that are aligned with their deeper purpose, you allow them to thrive. Your child will lead how much involvement they would like from you in their process. Some want caregivers part of every meeting, while others only want them part of the last few minutes of the session.

Of course, the college application process does necessitate some adult involvement. When it comes to logistics, tasks, and next steps, you will have all the information you need to support your child outside of sessions.

School Services and Caregivers

If you are reaching out to me to get some support with navigating the school system, we will work closely together. While I will speak with your child about their experiences, successes, and frustrations, a bulk of the work I will do will be directly with the caregiver. I want you to feel confident advocating for your student, so I will walk you through 504s, IEPs, and other ways to get your child support. We will also work together with your child to teach them advocacy skills.

Over 18

If you are over 18, then your caregiver’s do not have legal claim to therapy notes. How much caregivers are involved will depend on your unique situation.

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