As parents, sometimes we don’t have the answers and that can evoke an emotional response within us. Not knowing what to do, for the most important people in our lives, can be highly stressful, distressing and frustrating. But it is a position we will all find ourselves in at some point.
I offer one-off consultations, or ongoing bespoke coaching sessions to identify needs and areas which could be supported to:
Develop emotional regulation
Improve communication
Build resilience and a growth mindset
I work alongside families supporting them in learning and developing new strategies and approaches that reduce conflict and create a positive and empathetic environment. This enables both children and parents to thrive.
Parenting isn’t easy. There’s no ‘How To’ guide and sometimes it can be a challenge!
What is ACORN Parent Coaching?
Who am I?
I have been working with schools and families within Surrey, Hampshire and beyond for over 15 years. My journey has taken me from class teacher to various senior leadership roles within schools, to working for the local authority supporting schools in meeting the diverse needs of their learners.
During this time, I developed a passion for supporting the emotional wellbeing of the children and families I worked with. I became aware that many families were in survival mode, struggling with day-to-day conflict or heightened emotions and the impact this had on the family unit was significant. This led me to seek further study of therapeutic arts, and become a registered foster carer offering respite care to families with children who had significant needs.
Within my personal life, I am a proud mum of two fantastic boys who have taught me just as much about parenting and childhood development as all of my years of study and work put together!
