"After the first session I felt invigorated as a parent. There was so much insight I gained on what is actually going on for me in my parenting. I immediately started to integrate thinking about why I have a particular emotional response to a parenting situation prior to responding.
I realized that when my son’s behavior is challenging for me that many different things are at play inside him as well as inside myself during a challenging interaction. I would say my aha moment was learning and understanding that sometimes what my son is saying is not what he is “saying”. It has helped both my son and I be able to relate to each other on a more loving and productive level".
" Working with Lori has taught me so much about better long term parent strategies. She gave me so much knowledge of better ways to help my children to have the tools they need for themselves. Parenting is a constant evolution and Lori really broke down my struggles and gave me real answers to how to help my family better.
Lori gave me a game plan to give my kids the tools they will need to be more empowered individuals. I was attempting to give them the parent I wanted growing up. Lori really helped to teach me so much of what I needed to deal with from my childhood and how to separate it from my parenting with my kids.
I am forever grateful for the lessons and information that Lori shared with me. "
"Working with Lori definitely gave me the opportunity to reflect on not only my own parenting, but on how I was parented. I realized that so much of my own fears as a parent came from the way I was parented. I also think it helped me to see that I needed to stop thinking about tomorrow (the fears of what if my child won't...? what if my child can't...?) and just be present. What is my child going through NOW at this moment and how can I guide them and support them?
As a family, we are very tuned into what each person's needs are much more than we were before. Working with Lori has cultivated a family culture of openness and honest talk that has helped us through transitional periods in the kids' lives."
" I learned how to parent the actual child that was in front of me, rather than some idea of the appropriate child who grows at atypical speed. I remember feeling confused and panicked when I first reached out to Lori. I felt desperate and inadequate.
Lori was able to act as a calm and clear translator, interpreting my boy’s actions and explaining his point of view in language that I could understand. She is bilingual in Child and Parent! I began to have some insight that my boy was struggling with certain delayed skills rather than that he was disrespectful or oppositional.
As I was calmer, it was easier to manage with him day by day, and we had more fun together as I let go of many of my own rigid expectations for him and our day to day life was calmer. I can breathe and relax into my own life and I see he is a person who needs to learn things his way. Through it all, we have a solid and strong bond, we share a sense of humor, and that’s success ."
"Our success story started years ago with a sentence that changed the way I look at the behavior of children. Lori introduced me to the concept that children generally want to do well but not all children naturally know how to. She taught me that if they can, they will.
Lori teaches & reinforces a non traditional approach to parenting that allows parents to remain in authority while showing empathy and support. I was equipped to support/guide my son, to reflect on his behavior, to develop frustration tolerance and coping skills in a way that traditional discipline doesn’t teach.
Lori provides insight into a child’s development and parenting methods that support a deep connection with our children. As a parent, understanding our children is the key to supporting them and advocating for them. The group environment is supportive, resourceful and insightful. I recommend this program to parents, teachers and caregivers of children of all ages."
Please contact me if you cannot find an answer to your question.
ProActive Parenting Consultation & Guidance is a transformative interactive collaborative experience where we identify and move toward realistic expectations for both you and your child. We focus on what factors influence your parenting and how they contribute to how it may be very different than you expected it to be. You will learn the difference between how you see things and how your kid sees things to gain the influence you want as their parent. I will help you understand what your kid 's behavior is telling you as well as how kids think and communicate. I will introduce and guide you through strategies that really work with kids.
No. It doesn't matter if you are a new parent or a seasoned one. This is for any parent with kids of any age, from Infants to Adults and anywhere in between, who is struggling with their child , their behaviors , or their relationship.
Results can happen right away ! The time that your process will take depends on your commitment and openness. Creating lasting change is a process that is different for everyone. Each person will determine what level of support best meets their needs and how that process unfolds. There are going to be bumps along the way. Progress is the focus. Practice makes things stick. Every step forward gets us closer to where we want to be. ... Yes, Baby steps count !!
Therapy assumes there is a lack of or an impairment in social /emotional functioning and requires diagnosis and treatment of a mental health disorder. ProActive Parenting Consultation & Guidance focuses on You , your kid, and your relationship, accepting who you are, and becoming the best You you can be. Accept your kid for who they are too , not who you want them to be. We are working on building skills, not" fixing" anyone. There is nothing wrong with them, they are not broken. You will develop the skills and strategies that will give you the influence you want to be the parent your child needs.
We can discuss if a referral for medical, mental health or psychiatric treatment if it is appropriate .
What happens in our sessions stays in our sessions. Your privacy is of the utmost importance to me. I will not share your personal information. If you participate in group sessions, your confidentiality is going to be limited. What you share is at your own discretion. It is expected that group members respect each other's confidentiality and are respectful towards each other.
If you want 100% confidentiality , then Individual sessions would be what you are looking for.
Disclaimer- Any Situation in which a child or person is in harm or danger necessitates disclosure to the proper authorities or law enforcement.
No, I do not provide diagnosis for you or your child.
You don't need a diagnosis to have a problem. You just need a problem to have a problem. We are solving problems through coaching sessions that will eliminate yelling, fighting, frustrations, and meltdowns, develop lagging skills, and improve connection and communication between you and your child.
Disclaimer: The ProActive Parent Consultation & Guidance Programs are for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, psychotherapeutic healthcare, or other qualified professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Yes, ProActive Parent Consultation & Guidance can help you. A Psychological diagnosis is basically a cluster of symptoms or behaviors. While it can be helpful to have the diagnosis, it doesn't necessarily help you with how to support your child. Understanding how your child's development and behavior is impacted, which we discuss, helps you understand how you can support them and how to develop realistic expectations for their growth and behavior.
Consultation and Guidance is not covered by insurance plans .
Disclaimer: The ProActive Parent Consultation & Guidance Programs are for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, psychotherapeutic healthcare, or other qualified professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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