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Ligia

Self-knowledge, compassion and acceptance for a life with more purpose.

My main focus in services is to help children and adolescents develop their potential in different aspects of their lives (academic, emotional, social, etc.) based on their strengths (instead of focusing on only deficits). In addition to the children's potential, the quality of interaction between the family plays a fundamental role in strengthening bonds and healthy emotional development, which is why when caring for parents, I address both practical aspects (how to handle specific situations with their children) and their own emotional issues and thoughts that might influence their relationship with their children. This combination has been effective in improving families'  wellbeing, vitality and improving the emotional development for their children. 

Through the combination of sessions for children and guidance sessions for parents, it becomes possible to better understand the situations in which the family needs help and with the possibility of looking at it from both the perspective of the child/adolescent and the parents, which facilitates acceptance, choosing strategies together, communication and, in this way, strengthening the bond between parents and their children/adolescent. This process therefore allows clear objectives to be set and the duration of the therapeutic process to be predictable and reevaluated according to the family's needs. 

To carry out the work in this way, Thomas and I form a duo so that we can serve families while respecting issues of confidentiality and individuality. This means that one therapist is responsible for the child/adolescent and the other for parental guidance. All aspects brought up in the sessions are discussed first separately (each with their therapist) and with the authorization of both the parents and the child/adolescent, we carry out the analysis and joint intervention plan, always respecting the individuality and confidentiality of all people involved.

Thomas

Behavioral science at your service! With great respect, empathy, care and planning!

As a therapist, I try to look at the client and identify their abilities as well as deficits that prevent this client from reaching their potential and also being emotionally balanced. I also think it's important to understand the customer's perspective and help them in a positive and fun way. I also think it is important to constantly re-evaluate whether the service objectives are being achieved. I try to find out about effective ways to do this work.

In therapy with children or adolescents, I also believe that the involvement of parents or caregivers is extremely important, so that they are well guided and welcomed. A child's progress is greatly facilitated in a healthy family environment, and therefore it is important to empower parents as well as embrace the suffering they experience on a daily basis.

My colleague Lígia Oda and I formed a team to do this work with the family. In this way, one therapist assists the child/adolescent and the other is responsible for providing care/guidance to the parents/caregivers. Each therapist conducts and analyzes the process separately, but with great respect and care for therapeutic confidentiality and with the authorization of both the client (child/adolescent) and parents, we can help each other in the therapeutic process by discussing information that can help with the processes.