Frequently Asked Questions

How long do parents usually work with you?

Generally we work together on a weekly basis for about 4 months followed by monthly sessions if needed. We use a flexible approach to meet families needs on an individual basis; some families work with us to address a temporary concern and others work with us on a long-term basis. 

How long are sessions?

Sessions are usually 75 minutes.

What will we do during a session?

• We meet parents where they are. Sessions are opportunities for parents to talk about their experience of parenting their individual child and the specific concerns they are facing.
• We support parents to understand their child’s behavior patterns, learn new skills and strategies to address concerns, and build the resilience to face the inevitable challenges. 
• Sessions are an opportunity for parents to talk through struggles, problem solve, and make meaningful goals.

What diagnoses do you treat?

• We don’t treat specific diagnostic labels. Behavior is behavior and we can make positive change regardless of what diagnosis your child has or doesn’t yet have. We are cautious about assuming a diagnosis ’causes’ a particular behavior or behavior patterns.
• We have experience supporting parents with children who have been diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delays, Intellectual Delays, Emotional Behavioral Disorders, Anxiety, OCD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, traumatic stress disorders, congenital physical impairments and rare diseases/chromosomal differences.

Does my child need to be present during sessions?

No. We meet with parents and caregivers. Sometimes children are present, but we do not provide direct treatment to children.

My child doesn’t have major behavioral issues, but I feel stressed out about parenting. Can you help?

Yes, everyone raising children deserves support. You don’t have to wait until things get hard; prevention is better than finding yourself in a crisis.

Do you take insurance?

What if my child’s behavior doesn’t get better?

When facing difficult circumstances, it’s important to focus on what is within your control and what is outside your control. Sometimes as a parent, you can be doing everything within your power to help your child and they still struggle. CBS helps parents develop skills to be flexible and resilient. We help parents identify ways to help themselves and ways to connect to what motivates them. The aim is to practice accepting what is, while continuing to take actions towards what is important to you even in the face of struggles.