Having a child usually brings a lot of joy to the whole family. However, many parents, especially first timers, may have trouble adjusting to life post-baby. New moms may feel that they are not getting enough help/support from their partners. New fathers may become easily irritable or frustrated because of the new situation. Lack of sleep, constant stress, and the scarce of intimacy at home can put the relationship in danger. There are several ways to seek help though! While couple/marriage therapy can be useful, they are not covered by the public insurance and simply too expensive for most couples to pay out of pocket. The public insurance pays fully for individual therapy though but it’s not easy to find a therapist who speaks your native language. Therapy in English with some luck can be possible in Berlin. You can find therapists in Berlin who accept public insurance here. It’s recommended to call/email several of them to increase your chances! Luckily, there is another possibility for parents in Berlin: Family Counseling (Elternberatung). They are totally FREE and available in many languages (English is the most common foreign language). Due to the Corona pandemic, counseling sessions are widely available now per phone or online as well. There are private (Freie Träger) and public (Kommunale Träger) counseling providers. They are BOTH free of charge. Unlike public providers, private ones don’t require you to live in their area (Bezirk) so you have more freedom to choose the one you like. You can also switch to another provider anytime if you don’t like the service. According to their web site: “Family problems from mild to severe can manifest themselves in the healthiest of families. They sometimes result in challenging interactions among family members. Counselling may help. Our counsellors understand what’s going on in family lives and can help you deal with the challenges of family dynamics. Counselling can support families on various issues such as:
Our Counselling Services primarily advise:
Children and young adults may seek and attend counselling on their own without their parents. We also provide advice, guidance and information to people concerned about the well-being of children and young adults, such as grandparents, professionals, caretakers and teachers.” CategoriesAll Family Finance SELF DEVELOPMENT SHOPPING Archives October 2020 Related ArticlesComments are closed.
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