Hello helpful mommies. :-)
I have a half brother who will be 9 years old in October and he is going through some difficult issues at home. My father is going through a divorce with his mother, which is a big part of the problem. Even bigger than that, his mother is a very insecure, manipulative person and her personality is causing him to form the same issues. She is borderline crazy, to put it lightly, and she's done some horrible things in front of him during the divorce from my father. I'm not just saying these things b/c she is my stepmother, either ;-) I worry about him so much. He is now manipulative, incredibly insecure about his weight and she has him calling my father to tell him things like ,"You're not being a good dad because you don't love my mom anymore," among countless other terrible things
I say all this because my father is finally realizing that her issues are affecting her parenting and so he's asked me to find him a good child therapist to help with the situation in the HEB or North Richland Hills area. Any good referrals are VERY appreciated!
Thank you for taking the time to help, from one mom to another,
M.
I agree that I am responsible for looking out for him and I intend to do so. Thank you so much for all your valuable resources, advice and referrals. We will be looking into these leads asap!
Best wishes,
M. M
Look at the Art Station in Ft Worth for groups and individual art therapy...a very effective modality.
I would try contacting his school. I am sure there are counselors available to help him.
understanding your problem. Although I have never been to her I hear wonderful things about Dr.Audra Boxma either in Keller or Southlake ( not too far from you otherwise most of them are in arlington) Google her and see where she is now. Good luck
If your husband has an EAP program at his job call them for a counselor. Or, check with the MHMR organization. They may be your next source for help.
Good luck.
CPS needs to know about this, obviously she dosent need to be raising him, she needs help too. I encourage matter of fact BEG you to call them so you can help him. That is what you as a sister and an adult are supposed to do for a defenseless child, not trying to sound harsh but its very important that you step in and help. God bless and good luck. Let me know if you need anything I would be willing to help in any way possibel including making taht call for you.
M. M- I have worked for a family law firm for many years and would highly recommend any of the following counselors to help your brother through this difficult time- Dr. Joy McInvale, Linda Miller deBerard (both in Colleyville) Dr. William Gumm (Hurst). All of these counselors are excellent and have extensive experience counseling children dealing with their parents' separation and divorce, especially situations like the one your brother is going through. I encourage you to make sure that he gets help quick!
Hi M. -
One of the best things you can do for your little brother is to show him unconditional love no matter what is going on.
He is probably very confused and to know that nothing can take away the bond you and your father have for him would be invaluable.
As far as counseling goes, I highly recommend Anne Cummings Bridge.
When my daughter, who is now 25 was very small I thought she was the one that needed help.
Anne brought the whole family in and by the end of our sessions we realized the dynamics that we all played in creating harmony in our home!
Here is her contact information:
Anne Cummings Bridge
3925 Benbrook Highway, Fort Worth, TX 76116
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By the way my daughter is very well adjusted now and to this day we still use communication techniques we learned from Anne!
Good Luck - D.
Call Richland Hills Church of Christ. They have an amazing team of psychologists. Also, give a call to the Warm Line. They may have some advise for you. Good luck! Prayers can be answered in small ways.
