Should parents be in the therapy room with their children? The answer to this frequently asked question from parents depends on several variables that we explore in this guide, as well as why parents matter in their child's therapy treatment and how they continue to play an important supportive role in their child's development.

In a recent counselling session I was explaining a calming technique to a parent to use with their child. The mom looked at me and was silent. I asked if her if she had any questions and she said, “You must think I’m a bad parent, because I don’t do any of that. I had no idea.” Inspired by a recent article that talked about what a therapist is thinking, I thought I too might share with you what I’m really thinking during our therapy sessions with your child. I am a parent too