Thursday, January 29, 2009
The one where the grown ups to go counseling
Today was the day of our 1st counseling appointment. It went alright. We talked with very nice lady, for about 50 minutes, and after we were done she says "Well, I just don't think I will be able to help you." HUH? Say what?! She goes on to tell us that she is a "Family" counselor, not a "child" one. And after talking with Trav & I about the situation, our family life, our marriage, our kids. She determined that its not our parenting skills that need help. Its Alex. Which was kind of a bittersweet pill to take. Part of me just wanted her to say, jeeze parents, if you were to just do this (insert solution here) with her, she will be the perfect child. Duh. Because I can handle changing things about me, and the way I react to Alex. But the other part of me was kind of proud. You know, the whole, I'm not actually doing anything wrong, part. So, step 2. Find a Child behavioral specialist. One who can work with us in determining why Alex is so impulsive. And loud. And stubborn. Then for that person to help us, to help her. Which is the whole reason we are doing this in the 1st place. Anyways... Just thought I would give you all an update!
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Too bad you had to waste the time. (If you call it a waste). At least you know what you have to do now though. Have you found a good Child Behavioral Specialist? Did I ever tell you that I almost became one of those? Yep, when I was getting out of College. It was for an Autistic School though. Anyway, I digress. I hope you are successful with your next appointment.
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