Are you or someone you know struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting difficulties, child behavior issues, problems at school, life transitions, work challenges, or other mental health issues?

Our highly trained licensed and pre-licensed counselors provide individual and group psychotherapy, child play therapy, and school counseling. This program is affordable, bilingual and MediCal is accepted.

Trauma Recovery Services and Community Education Programs are also available.

Comprehensive services are provided in southern Marin at offices located in Sausalito. For further information, click on Southern Marin Services.

A special program, AgeSong, is offered for older adults (65 years and over). Groups for men and women provide a forum to share concerns and desires, enlivening the search for deeper joy in later years. Participants are inspired to “enjoy the privileged gift of a long life.” Click on AgeSong for more information.

For help, call 415-491-5700

HELPFUL TIPS: TALK AND LISTEN TO YOUR CHILD Don't wait until your child has a problem. Begin early to talk about issues related to school, sexual behavior, and alcohol and other drugs. Keep the lines of communication open. Be a good listener. Make sure your child feels comfortable bringing problems or questions to you. Don't allow anger or discomfort about what you are hearing to disrupt the discussion. If necessary, take a break to calm down before continuing. Also take note of what your child is not saying. If he or she is not telling you about problems, take the initiative to ask questions. Be available to discuss even sensitive subjects. Young people need to know they can rely on their parents for accurate information. Stay informed. Give lots of praise. "Catch your child being good." Emphasize the things your child is doing right instead of focusing on what is wrong. This helps them develop self-confidence and trust their own judgment. Give clear messages about your beliefs. For example, regarding alcohol and drugs, "In our family we don't allow the use of illegal drugs, and children are not allowed to drink." Model good behavior. Children learn by example as well as by teaching. Make sure that your own actions reflect the standards of honesty, integrity, and fair play that you expect of your child. If you find yourself at an impasse with your child, consider seeking professional help to facilitate better communication.

 

 

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Family Service Agency of Marin
555 Northgate Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903-3680
(415) 491-5700