Parent Coaching
"Instead of questioning the way we handle things (and feeling guilty), what if we looked at those moments as our children showing us where we need to grow—raising us up. What a gift that would be."
- Ashley Soderlund, Ph.D.
Often, we leave the doctor, hospital, or adoption agency with directions on feeding, sleep, and hygiene for our child. But what about everything else? How do we help them develop the emotional intelligence required to learn and become healthy, happy, independent adults? And what even IS emotional intelligence?
Many parents ask themselves these questions and more, which our parent training seeks to answer! We work one-on-one with you and your family to fully understand your family's culture and your child's needs. Once we understand your family's culture and needs, we will coach you to...
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Understand your child's skill level
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Hold developmentally appropriate expectations
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Identify the why of the behavior
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Teach your child emotional intelligence through behavior management
You don’t have to be perfect. We’re all going to mess up at times. We’re all going to be fearful; we’re going to be grumpy. Just repair and move on.
- Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
Children learn first by imitating those around them. Yep, that also includes their guardians! Through our parent coaching, not only do I work with you to help teach your child skills, but I will also work with you to help you model the skills your child is learning! You will...
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Meet individually with your clinician to understand your emotional experiences and skill set
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Meet as a family to discuss the family dynamic, and it's influence on the individuals in the family
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Receive one-on-one services to problem-solve and practice new skills improving the family dynamic