Overview

Parent coaching is different from therapy in that it is directive and brief with mutually agreed upon goals.  Parent coaching is useful for any parent, step-parent or caregiver who needs support to navigate their child’s specialized mental health and developmental needs. It can occur in-person, online, or over the phone, including one or both parents (separately or together). During a session, coaching provides psychoeducation about the child’s needs and/or diagnosis, offers strategies and support, and fosters communication and coping/parenting skills. Colleen’s parent coaching includes the systematic process of identifying, understanding and finding solutions for the most common childhood behavior challenges.  She will work with you to understand your parenting style and how this is connected to your kids’ behavior and their primary emotional needs.  Colleen worked as a PPS School Counselor for over 25 years, therefore, her parent coaching can help parents identify support groups and navigate school accommodations (504 plans) or individualized education plans (IEPs)

In some cases, parents will be connected with support groups or resources for long-term assistance in parenting programs located online or in the community.