consultation

Individualized Consultation

Our Mental Health Consultation sessions are not therapy sessions. We do not make diagnoses or treat mental health disorders. However, Sarah Harper applies her skills, and experience in Mental Health as a foundation for Consultation in many ways. Her expertise in active listening and empathy allows her to deeply understand the concerns of individuals, families, or organizations she consults with. Her refined communication skills help to clearly convey complex information, provide constructive feedback, and foster collaborative relationships. As a skilled problem-solver and goal-setter, she assists consultees in identifying challenges, developing action plans, and implementing effective solutions.

Areas of Focus :

Consultation topics can vary widely depending on the needs and goals of the clients. Some areas of consultation might include:

• Adoption competency in parenting

• Learning about race issues and how these impact parenting trans-racial adoptees

• Attachment and connection with your adoptee

• Navigating open-adoption and supporting healthy relationships with biological families

• Supporting your adoptee with identity development and a healthy view of self

• Co-parenting in adoption

• Advocating for your adoptee in their community

• Trauma-Informed Parenting

• Supporting your adult adoptee

• Preparing for and navigating reunion with biological families

• Thinking about or preparing for adoption

(This is not an exhaustive list of consultation topics. Our goal is to set up consultation goals together with our clients to best support their needs.)