Passion Project:
Heal With Me
“For children to mature emotionally and to be able to self-soothe in times of stress, they must “borrow our calm” for the first decade of their lives (or two). ”
My goal is to help parents define the kind of relationship they want with their children and provide them with the tools to create a deeper, more fulfilling connection within their family. Families deserve to be together, creating a life rhythm that works best for them—free from constant stress, worry, and frustration. Maybe you're a parent tired of chaotic mornings, constantly raising your voice before school, or feeling hurt when the first thing you do after a long day is send your child to their room. Common questions you are constantly asking yourself about your child(ren) may be: Why is she constantly acting out? Why do they constantly fight and hit? What is with this disrespectful attitude?! Panic, worry, shame, and guilt have become part of your daily routine, leaving you feeling like you're failing or regretting your reactions.
And you’re sick of it.
Many parents want to parent differently. It’s a new world, and the parenting methods of past generations simply aren’t sustainable any more—but how do you start? I offer guidance, education, and research-backed methods to help you adopt new skills for yourself and your home. These changes won’t just impact your immediate family—they’ll create a lasting effect for generations to come.
The Foundation
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The Ten Core Pillars of Transformational Parenting
Broken into three segments: the head, the hands, and the heart.
→ The definition, outcomes, and strategies of Power-Over parenting→ The definition, outcomes, and strategies of Power-Under parenting
→ The psychological functions that keep parents stuck in cycles of generational harm and inherited trauma
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Attachment Science
→ Explore your generational patterns of connection, intimacy, and relational safety.
→ Understanding the conditions that lead to the THREE insecure attachment styles (ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized) and how these attachment styles impact self-image, relational capacity, and reactivity.
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Nervous System Science
Learn the ins and outs of the nervous system so you can support children’s budding nervous systems.
→How to track your nervous system thermometer and return to calm
→ How to support children through sensory overload through co-regulation
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Emotional Intelligence
The heart of Empowered Parenting is understanding how our physiology, brain, and emotions work together, with emotional intelligence offering both parents and children the freedom to live whole, full, and vibrant lives together.
→Access “Permission to FEEL” and model this life-changing skill to children in support of their emotional development and maturation
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Empowered Conversations
Using communication framework, inspired by the work of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and Non-Violent Communication (NVC), you’ll access your greatest tool as an Empowered Parent: your voice.
→Modeling empowered communication using the ten-step framework
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The PEACE Process
The five-step PEACE process is the culmination of our methodology. This IS the effective replacement for punishments, consequences, yelling, and threats.
→You’ll gain the practical, actionable steps you need to thrive through conflict, disconnection, and parental overwhelm, even in your most challenging parenting moments
→How to set boundaries, rules, and limits that stick… Peacefully!
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Anger and Healthy Aggression
Emotional objectivity does not mean disconnecting from any emotion, even rage, aggression, and frustration.
→How to be present to children’s aggression and model healthy expressions of anger
→Generational patterns, judgments, and beliefs around anger and aggression
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Playful Parenting and Storytelling
Learn how to play (even when you don’t feel like it!). Play is the Empowered Parent’s secret sauce.
→How to transform conflict through play, role-reversal, and creativity