Parent & Family
Guidance for parents and family members supporting a loved one in DBT or CBT treatment.
10 articles
Teen Anger Management: A Parent's Guide to What Actually Works
Explosive anger in teenagers is usually a skills problem, not a character problem. What's underneath teen anger, which approaches …
Summer Anxiety in Teens (CBT)
Summer break can spike teen anxiety — less structure, more pressure, looming transitions. A parent's CBT toolkit you can use at ho…
What to Do When Your Child Refuses Therapy
Your child needs help but won't go to therapy. Here are practical strategies from Denver DBT therapists for navigating refusal.
School Refusal: A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Go Back
School refusal is usually anxiety, not defiance. A parent's guide to why it happens, the avoidance trap to avoid, and how to help …
Parent Coaching for ADHD: How It Helps Your Child
Parent coaching is one of the most effective approaches for childhood ADHD. Here's what it changes — transitions, homework, follow…
Parent Coaching vs. Therapy for Your Child: Which Does Your Family Need?
Parent coaching or individual child therapy? A clear comparison of how each works, when each fits, and why coaching is often the s…
Tantrums and Meltdowns: A Parent's Guide to What's Really Going On
Why children have tantrums and meltdowns, the difference between them, and how to respond in the moment — plus how to have fewer o…
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: A Parent's Guide
What oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) really is, why it develops, and how parent-led treatment helps. A clear, practical guide …
Setting Boundaries With BPD
Loving someone with BPD means learning to hold boundaries with compassion. Practical guidance from Denver DBT therapists.
How to Talk to Your Teen About Therapy
Bringing up therapy with your teenager can feel daunting. Here are practical tips from Denver DBT therapists for starting the conv…