Two generations
Parents and adult children, each in their own language
For a mother or father and an adult son or daughter who want to understand each other better, without anyone having to translate.
In some families the parents think in Spanish and the children, even if they understand it, talk in English. Sometimes that weighs more than any topic. These sessions are set up so that neither person has to speak in the language that sits farther from them.
You can talk about
How to look after each other as parents age
What each generation expects of the other
Family decisions: money, the house, moving
Things that haven't been said in years
Three ways to begin
Together, apart, or both
None is required, and you can move from one to another whenever you like.
First, a session each
Each person has a session of their own, in their language, with their own therapist. What is said there is not shared with the other person.
Then, a session together
If you both want to, you sit in the same room with a therapist who speaks Spanish and English. Each of you speaks in the language you prefer.
Or only together
You can also start with an 80-minute joint session, with no separate sessions, if that feels more comfortable.
Who sees you
Sessions are built with two therapists from the team
Cesia Zúñiga
Sees adult sons and daughters in English and joins the joint session when the family asks.
Meet Cesia
Questions
Three questions about two generations
What if my mother or father doesn't want to come?
You can come on your own, without them. Nobody has to bring anybody, and what you say in your session is private.
What language is used when we come together?
Whichever each of you prefers. The therapist speaks Spanish and English, so nobody translates and nobody is left out.
Is what I say in my session shared with my family?
No. What you say is private, with the legal limits we explain in the first session. Only what you choose to share in a joint session is shared.
How are two-generation sessions paid for?
Each session is paid for separately, and we give you the fee in writing before you start. It is all in How fees work.