THERAPEUTIC PARENTING SUPPORT

Therapeutic Parenting Support provides skills-focused, non-evaluative support for parents and caregivers seeking to strengthen their parenting practices in everyday family life. Strongly Kinnected provides Therapeutic Parenting Sessions informed by the evidence-based Parenting Under Pressure (PuP) program.

This service focuses on practical strategies, reflection, and support. It is not an assessment service and does not produce evaluative findings.

Purpose of This Service

Therapeutic Parenting Support is designed to assist parents to:

develop practical parenting skills
strengthen emotional regulation and routines
reflect on parenting challenges in a supported environment
build confidence in day-to-day caregiving

The focus is on support and skill development, not judgement or determination.

What This Service Involves

Therapeutic Parenting Support may include:

individual or joint parenting sessions
discussion of parenting challenges and goals
skills-based strategies tailored to the family context
reflective conversations focused on practical change

Sessions are collaborative and responsive to each family’s circumstances.

What This Service Is Not

Therapeutic Parenting Support:

is not a Parenting Capacity Assessment
is not a Family Functioning Assessment
does not assess risk, safety, or capacity
does not generate court-ready reports
does not determine outcomes in legal or statutory matters

Participation in this service does not imply progress, compliance, or capacity for parenting.

Relationship to Legal or Statutory Matters

Where families are involved in court or child protection processes, Therapeutic Parenting Support:

operates separately from assessment services
does not replace statutory requirements
does not inform formal decision-making unless explicitly ordered

Any information shared within sessions remains within the limits of confidentiality and applicable legal obligations.

When This Service May Be Helpful

Therapeutic Parenting Support may be helpful when:

parents wish to strengthen skills or confidence
families are navigating change or stress
support is sought outside of formal assessment

This service is voluntary and engagement is based on consent.

Fees

Fees for Therapeutic Parenting Support vary depending on:

session length and frequency
individual or joint sessions
support needs identified during intake

Fees are confirmed prior to commencement.

Engaging This Service

Before Therapeutic Parenting Support commences:

an intake discussion is undertaken
service purpose and limits are clarified
fees and scheduling are confirmed

This ensures the service is appropriately matched to family needs.

Important Notice

Strongly Kinnected provides Therapeutic Parenting Support as a supportive, non-evaluative service.

We do not advocate for parties, provide legal advice, or determine outcomes.
This service does not constitute assessment or evidence for legal proceedings.

Request an Intake Discussion

To discuss whether Therapeutic Parenting Support is appropriate for your circumstances, please contact us to request an intake discussion.