Parent Sessions
Being a parent is one of life’s most pivotal and rewarding roles. Parent coaching sessions are designed to equip parents with effective strategies to nurture healthy, happy children who will grow into well-adjusted adults. Here are the key aspects covered in these coaching sessions:
Building Effective Communication: Develop techniques that foster an open dialogue with children, creating a nurturing environment that promotes honest communication.
Understanding Emotional Development: Gain insights into the different ages and stages of a child's emotional development to tailor parenting approaches effectively.
Fostering Independence and Motivation: Learn strategies to raise independent, self-motivated children who feel confident in their ability to navigate life's challenges.
Enhancing Self-Esteem: Implement approaches that build positive self-esteem, crucial for healthy social development and the ability to form strong, positive relationships.
Shani Prideaux - Positive Parenting and Clinical ADHD Coach
Coaching sessions with Shani provide essential psycho-education and support for parents in these areas:
Psycho-Education: Understand your young person’s mental health to better manage and support them, especially if they are in therapy themselves.
Parenting Plans: Create effective parenting plans that amplify therapeutic benefits, with strategies that can be implemented at home and school.
Navigating Transitions: Specialised support for significant life changes such as puberty and the transition to young adulthood, focusing on adapting strategies to evolving needs and challenges during these critical periods. For parents of children with ADHD, incorporating ADHD coaching can greatly enhance parenting effectiveness:
ADHD Coaching for Parents: Receive specialised support for managing the unique challenges of raising a child with ADHD, including behavior management, enhancing concentration, and fostering an environment that supports their needs without stifling their potential.
Self-Care and Stress Management for Parents: Techniques to help parents manage the physical and emotional demands of raising a child with ADHD, anxiety, and/or other issues.
Session Formats:
Single Sessions: 90-minute single sessions are available for focused, intensive support.
Semi-Regular Sessions: For families with a child or young person in our service, 50-minute sessions are offered on a semi-regular basis to provide ongoing support and development.
Parent Coaching Programs: 6-week individual programs are tailored to offer comprehensive coaching in specific parenting skills and strategies. For example a new ADHD diagnosis.
These personalised coaching sessions provide a robust framework for parents and carers, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed as nurturing, informed guardians.
Read about the benefits of emotion coaching and support for parents on the blog.
Please note this is not a therapy session summary. Young people have the right to confidentiality and privacy and unless it has been discussed and consented to, no information about their sessions will be shared.
NDIS self or plan-managed pathway for young people and carers.
Private health fund rebates available.
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