That was good advice you gave zB about how to start a counselling session. We're about to make history this Saturday - we have an appointment to see the Japanese counsellor. The kids will be there - it's a family session. I think there are some acceptance issues at stake. W feels she is not accepted in the community because she is Japanese. W also feels that DD7 is not accepted by her peers because she is half Japanese. I'm hoping the C will give her some perspective on how to gauge acceptance. I have been unable to do that.
I hope the C will suggest a meeting with just the parents. After all, there are some things you don't talk about in front of the kids. Anyway, if the C doesn't, I will.