VAN FRANK PRACTICE
My services
With You Every Step of the Way
As a psychologist I first study the request for help, the sources, the wishes and goals and together we build a trajectory to help your child and the family. By actively listening and empathizing with the situation, concrete steps can often be taken in a relatively short time. This allows the child (and/or the parent) to continue on their own.
As a therapist I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which involves changes in mindset and behavior, focusing and sensing, play and movement therapy and craft.
Parents guidance
Struggling with setting boundaries, coping with emotional or cognitive change and their influence on their behavior, power struggles and much more.
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The Adlerian parental guidance is a therapeutic counseling tool that allows parents to discuss the issues they or their children face and develop practical skills to help them improve their role as parents and the many challenges of parenting.
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Family relocation guidance
There is no denying that expatriate children have certain valuable opportunities. But being put into a new environment can also be overwhelming and challenging for both children and parents, leading to changes in behavior, anxiety, and difficulties adjusting to a new environment, culture and language.
For me, as a third culture child moving from and to The Nederlands and repeating it as a grown woman with my own family, I can empathize and truly understand the meaning and impact of such an overwhelming step on both children and parents and provide you the professional support and guidance you need, develop strategies for emotional well-being, navigate language acquisition, connect with peers, and foster a sense of belonging.