Parenting support and education
There is a point in most parent's lives where they wish their child came with an instruction manual. Whether you are dealing with a toddler who is having tantrums that result in hitting, biting and screaming, or you have a school age child who is experiencing difficulties such as "selective listening", lack of follow through, fighting with siblings, problems at school, talking back or lying, I can help. As a trained Positive Parenting Educator I am passionate about working with parents who are looking for more effective ways to manage discipline, reduce family stress and create closer relationships with their children.
Positive parenting 4 session format
Perfect for parents' with children ages 2-6 years old
Materials include: customized behavior charts, reward charts and educational handouts.
Ideal for targeting behaviors such: as potty training, tantrums, shopping, hitting, biting, not listening, getting dressed, bedtime and sleeping issues, fears and mealtime issues.
positive parenting 8 session format
Perfect for parent's with teens, or those with children experiencing emotional or behavioral problems.
Materials include: customized behavior charts, reward systems, behavioral agreements and educational handouts
Ideal for targeting behaviors such as: chores, homework, talking back, aggressive behaviors, issues with peers, bullying, and outbursts.
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Behavioral problems
If your child has been experiencing emotional or behavioral problems at school or in the home, I understand how concerning this can be. I work closely with parents to develop individualized Positive Parenting plans that address concerns such as ADHD/ADD, anxiety, anger outbursts, tantrums, not listening, bed wetting, hitting, biting, and bullying.
I work with parents to address concerns about their child's behavior, identify causes of behavioral issues and develop effective behavioral interventions that result in a closer connection in the family.
Much of my work is informed by Positive Parenting, Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I am trained in Triple P Positive Parenting level 2 and 3, and Teen Triple P and have been working with parent's in Sonoma County since 2013.
I provide in-office visits for parents and children, with a flexible schedule that allows for evening and weekend appointments.
issues with school & homework
If your child is having a problem completing daily tasks such as homework and chores, I provide a 4 session format for addressing these common (but frustrating) parenting concerns. Over the course of 4 sessions, I work with parents to identify the problem, establish goals for change and develop an effective approach to correcting the behaviors. Commonly this includes the use of Positive Parenting strategies, Behavioral Therapy and Psychoeducation. This work heavily relies positive praise and increased connection with your children, in addition to the use of rewards and logical consequences.
Included in the service are customized materials such as laminated chore and homework charts, reward charts, behavior contracts (for teens), and printed materials.
creating a closer connection with your child