Parent Training & Support

Secure attachment changes the world, by hard-wiring children's brains for connectedness, curiosity and compassion between themself and others. Attachment parenting is not a skillset - it is the establishment of a relational foundation that is disciplined, consistent and deeply loving, that changes dynamically as kids grow and develop, and that influences all future relationships in the child’s life.

Research has demonstrated that a child’s capacity for healthy long-term relationships with others is largely dependent on their parents’ mental health! Regular struggles in parent-child relationships can gradually squeeze the joy out of childhood, and out of the challenge/adventure we call parenting. Seeking help with their parent-child relationship is a brave step forward, which parents never regret.

Secure attachment can be intentionally developed. Research shows that parents who receive Adlerian parent training are equipped to raise competent, kind and clear-thinking kids who lean into their own lives with confidence. Since parenting is arguably the most impactful job we will ever do, learning how to provide kids with models and methods for mental health and resilience is foundational - that’s what Parent Training is about!

In my practice, Adlerian Parent Training is provided in ASD-Informed and non-ASD-Informed  formats, because ASD poses unique challenges for the parent-child relationship. What does YOUR family need? Let’s talk!

Parent Training (Non-ASD)

Parenting is supposed to be fun (remember?!) I provide group-based Adlerian Parent Training. This model teaches parents how to understand what motivates their kid’s behaviour, how to respond with love and consistency and how to establish democracy within their homes and families. It provides insights into our own parenting experiences, why certain behaviours make us feel like our heads might pop off, and how to lean in and learn from those messy, sticky moments!

Families experience decreased stress and increased understanding and enjoyment of each other, after Parent Training. I offer this course “on demand” and reduced rates are available for groups of 6 or more (friends, school-based or faith communities, Parent Groups etc.) Parents/foster-parents/grandparents/kinship parents…all are welcome reach out!

Parent Training (ASD/NEURODIVERGENCE)

Parenting is Big Work even when parents and kids are wired-up similarly - it is additionally complicated by neurodiversity in the child or parent. However, neurodivergent kids need secure attachment relationships like any other kid; their mental health and social/emotional development depends on it. Parent Training helps parents of autistic kids learn how to adapt established Adlerian parenting techniques to make them accessible to, and successful for neurodivergent kids.

Participants have shared that ASD-Informed Parent Training significantly improves their understanding of their child’s needs, behaviour and motivation. This training supports secure attachment, promotes developmental gains in autistic kids, and allows parents to reclaim the delight of parenting from the heart! Are you in?

ASD-Informed Parent Training is available in flexible formats. Parents, grandparents and pre-formed groups (E.g. ASD Parent Support groups) are welcome to contact me with their specific needs.