Kids are being pushed to a level of distress while racing down this fast-paced, dangerous lane to achieving “success”. This never-ending race is leading to a rapidly increasing deterioration of our kids’ physical and mental health which has finally been declared a mental health epidemic. One reason mental health conditions are on the rise in young people is because they don’t have healthy coping skills. Without healthy coping skills or a diagnosis of what is at the basis of our pain, we, as humans, will do whatever we can to “feel better” and this may lead to unhealthy coping skills which include self-harm such as drug use/abuse/addictions, eating disorders. My specialty as a parent coach is getting to the bottom of stress and normalizing a mental health diagnosis so proper care and treatment can be sought. I provide parents effective tools to manage their own wellbeing while supporting their child’s health challenge.

We draw on a child’s strengths & family values while incorporating positive coping skills to navigate life’s challenges. Healthy communication skills, emotional intelligence and tactics to calm nervous systems are gained to raise resilient kids. Once a mental illness is viewed as any other physical malady, appropriate strategies can be implememeted. We focus on family values, individual strengths and building positive coping tools to instill resilience. If you recognize you can no longer do this on your own, sign up and Move FORWARD with my 6 week parent coach program.