Éislek Center for Pediatric & Family Psychology

*Please note, the practice is only reachable by email: [email protected]*

*Language: English speaking patients are welcomed. Please note, the patient themselves must speak English. Translation is not possible. At this time, appointment requests in respective languages other than English will not be accepted.

*Note: psychology appointments are unfortunately not reimbursed by CNS, but may be with certain private health insurance companies.

IMPORTANT:

- Prior to a first appointment, please email [email protected] and request a questionnaire / intake form from the psychologist. This is a requirement for the first appointment in order to better understand the needs of the patient/family prior to the first meeting with the psychologist. It must be returned by email in advance of the first appointment, otherwise the appointment may be cancelled.

- Appointments not cancelled at a minimum of 24 hours in advance will be invoiced.

- Parking: FREE, street parking.

Welcome to Éislek Center for Pediatric & Family Psychology; located along the Sauer River in the Ardennes region in the beautiful valley of seven castles in northern Luxembourg and specializing in assisting English speaking children, youth, and families with enhancing psychosocial health and wellbeing.

Open: Everyday! Including the weekend and with flexible hours to accommodate family schedules. From Luxembourg City: 30 minutes by car. Train & bus stop also close.

- Contact: Any questions or concerns? Don't hesitate to reach out! The psychologist is happy to answer any questions via email to ensure your comfort and confidence in advance of confirming an appointment. Simply email [email protected] and you will receive a reply as soon as possible.

Support Provided:

- Therapeutic Counseling
- Child Development Education
- Family Life Education
- Play Therapy
- Parental Coaching
- Youth Mentoring
- Medical Play / Preparation for healthcare experiences
- Respite Care / Child Care
- Nature encounters
- Ages: Infant / Toddler / School-age / Young adult support
- Something else? Feel free to ask!

*Please Note: ADHD testing and Autism testing are not provided services.

Mission:

Aiming to play a critical role in supporting child health and wellness by leveraging expertise in helping children, youth and their families cope with stressful experiences through providing preparation, education, distraction, play and other coping tools.

Prioritizing the coping and developmental needs of children, youth and families, interventions promote and protect emotional safety in times of duress. This minimizes both the immediate and long-term effects of stress, anxiety, and psychosocial trauma, ultimately empowering children, youth, families, and their support systems.

- Safe space for LGBTQ+

Psychologist Qualifications:

Expert in child and adolescent development and family science.
Registered Psychologist in Luxembourg - Luxembourg Society for Psychology (SLP)
Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)
Master of Science & Bachelor of Science
Experience: > 10 years

More details about the psychologist can be provided during the appointment or beforehand via email.

Approach:

What is Family Life Education?:

Family Life Education is the professional practice of equipping and empowering family members to develop knowledge and skills that enhance well-being and strengthen interpersonal relationships through an educational, preventive, and strengths-based approach.

The skills and knowledge needed for healthy family functioning are widely known:

- strong communication skills
- knowledge of typical human development
- good decision-making skills, positive self-esteem
- healthy interpersonal relationships

The goal of Family Life Education (abbreviated FLE) is to teach these skill and knowledge areas to family members across the lifespan, and foster positive individual and family development so families can function optimally.

Family Life Educators have knowledge based in the discipline of Family Science, and they are employed in a variety of settings and roles. They consider societal issues economics, education, work-family issues, parenting, sexuality, gender, and more within the context of the family. They believe that societal problems like substance abuse, domestic violence, unemployment, debt, and child abuse can be more effectively addressed from a perspective that considers individuals and families as part of larger systems.

Family Life Educators empower families themselves to apply knowledge about healthy family functioning to prevent or minimize problems.

What is a Child Life Specialist?:

Child life specialists are health care professionals who help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization. They are an integral part of the health care team, as they provide additional support resources to children and families to help process the often times stressful situation of an illness or injury.

Child life specialists are different from many other health care providers as they focus on the psychosocial needs of the patient, including mental, emotional, and social needs.