My Clients

Children With Behavior Problems or Emotional Difficulties

Children Who Have Experienced a Stressful or Traumatic Situation or Event

Parents Who Are Overwhelmed With Their Child's Difficulties

Children With Behavior Problems or Emotional Difficulties Who May Be:

overly argumentative or oppositional
defiant or disobedient
hyperactive, impulsive, or having difficulty concentrating
disruptive in the classroom
verbally aggressive (name-calling, teasing, mocking, humiliating, threatening, intimidating, blaming, or resenting others excessively)
angry or hostile much of the time
exhibiting frequent temper tantrums or low frustration tolerance
physically aggressive (hitting, kicking, biting, hurting, or fighting with others)
damaging or destroying things
overcome with worries or fears, either general or specific
avoiding certain people, places and things because of fears or worries
having difficulties falling or staying asleep or suffering from nightmares or night terrors
having problems making or keeping friends
struggling with shyness and social anxiety
experiencing difficulties going to school or are refusing to go to school
struggling with being away from parents
excessively "clingy" to parents or other adults
exhibiting frequent headaches or stomach aches
having difficulties with toileting, or are wetting or soiling clothing or bedding
excessively sad, pessimistic, or suffering from low moods
suffering from low self-esteem or feelings of inferiority
withdrawing from people or activities previously enjoyed
making negative self-statements or exhibiting self-destructive behaviors
unable to remember certain events, unusually forgetful or confused about things, or going into a daze

Children Who Have Experienced a Stressful or Traumatic Situation or Event Such As:

a serious illness, injury or hospitalization to self or a family member
the death of a family member or friend
a motor vehicle accident
a residential fire
starting school for the first time or moving to a new school
social or academic difficulties
being bullied
moving or relocation to a new home
birth of a sibling
frequent parental conflict
parental separation or divorce
a parent's remarriage
drug or alcohol abuse in the family
witnessing or being a victim of family violence
physical or emotional abuse or neglect
sexual abuse
foster care or adoption
witnessing or being a victim of criminal activity, community violence, or terrorism
a natural disaster, such as a flood, earthquake, hurricane, forest fire, etc.

Parents Who Are Overwhelmed With Their Child's Difficulties And May Be:

worried that their child's behavioral or emotional problems may get worse
feeling powerless or that they are being controlled by their child
frustrated or distressed by their child's behaviors or emotions
confused because they can't understand their child
feeling inadequate in their role as a parent

uncertain as to how to parent more effectively after reading parenting books or hearing advice from others

discouraged by too much or too little parenting information
concerned about a report from a teacher, principal, daycare provider, doctor, coach, or other adult indicating unsatisfactory progress or inappropriate behaviors from their child
upset about constant conflict between themselves and their child and wanting to improve the parent-child relationship
anxious about the lasting effects of a stressful or traumatic experience on their child
feeling like they don't know what to do and are at their wit's end

To find out more about the services that I offer, please visit my Services page.

Kathy Eugster, MA, RCC, RPT
MA, Counselling Psychology
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Registered Play Therapist
Child and Family Counsellor

#504 - 1755 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
(604) 261-4709
keugster@telus.net