Therapeutic Parenting
Individual & Group Learning, Coaching & Support
Do you find yourself spending a lot of time and energy arguing with your child, preteen or teen about homework, personal hygiene, or chores? Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to respond to their struggles with anxiety, OCD, explosive behaviors, self-harm or suicidal ideation?
I get it! These are just some of the challenges facing the families I work with. If you're curious about how to get out of the argument cycle and into a more collaborative daily experience, my workshops, learning cohorts, and individual therapeutic parenting sessions can help.
I won't tell you to be more consistent in your discipline or bedtime routines, or to use tough love to make them push through. Most families have already tried all these things and more, with little to no success in the long term. It turns out, there is no chart, reward, punishment, or any amount of pushing through that will change their ability to do better.
We're going to look at challenges in a new way, and learn how and why to do things differently.
While all young people's brains and bodies are still growing, some need specific help from us in order for life to feel more manageable as they learn and grow.
Learn how relational neuroscience and understanding developmental needs across the lifespan can help you experience more ease in your relationships and everyday life at home. Join a workshop or cohort, or email me if you're interested in working with me privately: amy@WildChildCounseling.com
Parent Workshops
Therapeutic parenting workshops are for families who are unable to join a cohort, or who want to revisit a cohort discussion.
- 90-minutes on zoom
- Small group (up to 10 families)
- Discussions + Q&A
Recordings available; written synopsis provided for group discussions and Q&A for privacy reasons.
Email me for more information: amy@WildChildCounseling.com
Parent Coaching Groups
The parent coaching groups are designed to provide flexible, ongoing support to families who have attended a talk or workshop with me, or have worked with me privately. Join us whether you need community support, collaborative problem solving, or both!
- 1-hour zoom meetings
- Small group (up to 6 families)
- Group discussion & support
This is an open group. Enroll for sessions convenient to your schedule. Dates are subject to change based on interest and availability.
Email me for more information: amy@WildChildCounseling.com
Learning Cohort
A Group for Learning, Coaching & Support
Wednesdays @ 10-11:30a EST
Sept 11, 18, 25; Oct 2, 9
This group aims to EMPOWER adults and kids, and end the power-over approach that fails to build healthy relationships skills and life skills.
Each week includes a learning session followed by real-life application and discussion.
Learning Objectives
- Create a guide for responding to daily challenges based on your goals.
- Respond to challenges in ways that build relationships, regulation and skills.
- Understand how brain development and stress impact behavior.
- Recognize what to do during different kinds of challenging moments.
- Build self-regulation and communication skills.
- Learn tools to strengthen your parent-child relationship.
Next cohort begins this Fall.
- 5 x 1-hour zoom meetings
- Small group (up to 8 families)
- Recordings available for didactic portion, but not discussions.
For adults with kids ages 6-17 because regulation, communication, and life skills are built in the same ways at every age. Group discussions allow for age specific information.
Email me to join the waiting list or for more information: amy@WildChildCounseling.com
While I try to plan around school and religious holidays, I sometimes miss something. Please let me know if you have a conflict so we can discuss options.
Additional Services
- On-Demand Workshops for Parents Reducing Suicidal ideation, Talking to teens, Bedtime struggles, and more.
- Treating Kids with Challenging Behavior
a 3-CEU workshop for clinicians, parents, educators, and parent coaches.
