Frequently Asked Questions
What if only one parent wants to do the program and the other parent doesn’t want to change?
There are components of the program that address this difficulty directly. It is possible to gain benefit from only one parent attending. Most commonly, one parent is more motivated and has the time to participate in the program. When the other parent sees the difference they often start to be more open to a new approach. It only takes one person in a family system to begin to calm the whole family.
Is the program suitable for single parents?
Yes. One of the benefits of the program for single parents is having a weekly space to talk about your parenting struggles and decisions.
Will the program help us with the specific difficulties in our family?
The Calm Connection program parenting plan can be applied to almost any difficulty with a teenager. If you are unsure feel free to email [email protected]
Is this program value for money?
The cost of seeing a clinical psychologist individually on average is $240. The content that is presented in the video only component of the program is more than what could be covered in 10 weekly individual appointments with Kirstin. The total value of the online only program is around $2400 if you compare it to the cost of weekly appointments with a therapist.
What are the benefits of an online program vs seeking individual face to face support?
The most valuable role of an online program is getting the content that you need to make changes. Often in one-one support the focus of the conversation is on the current crisis or concern and providing emotional support. While there is definite benefit to this, it is harder to learn the new ways of doing things from the middle of a conversation about a crisis.
- You can access online programs in your own time without any of the additional time involved in travelling to and from an appointment.
- You can access the program anywhere you have internet access. Instead if it taking extra time in your day you can do it while you exercise, clean, drive, or waiting to pick up your children from activities.