The increasing importance of parental involvement in therapy has set the stage for a
new wave of hybrid professionals...
Therapists as Parenting Coaches
Therapists, social workers, and psychiatrists that work with children understand, probably better than anyone, that what happens outside of their patients' appointments has a tremendous impact on outcomes. There is growing awareness in the professional community of mental health providers that PARENTS need support, information and coaching.
Because of licensing limitations and ethical considerations, this is why many traditional therapists are adding PARENT COACH to their professional skills.
In this series, highlighting the stories of several therapists-turned-parenting-coaches, you'll discover their motivations, insights, transformations, and the profound impact they've had on both their professional careers and personal lives. And not forgetting the children and families they've touched along the way.
If you've ever wondered about the potential of therapists to bring about a more empathetic, supportive, and understanding world for children and families, dive in, and you might just discover a new perspective on how parents and therapists can foster the growth and development of our children by giving their parents the skills of Peaceful Parenting.
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"Melissa’s motivation to integrate parent coaching into her practice extended beyond ethical considerations. She aimed to create a comprehensive, one-stop shop where families could receive support and guidance for their children and themselves as parents. By offering parent coaching alongside child therapy, this inclusive approach aligned with her vision of empowering families to thrive."
"Jessica's decision to become a parenting coach was deeply rooted in her personal and professional life. As a mother, she struggled with parenting and craved insights and tools to improve her relationship with her children. She envisioned a career shift that would allow her to scale her impact beyond one-to-one therapy sessions and help parents globally."
"Abe is a seasoned therapist with a rich background in addiction treatment, mental health, and trauma recovery. For Abe, the connection between parenting and addiction became undeniable. Recognizing parents’ critical role in shaping their children’s lives, Abe was determined to empower parents with the tools to create strong connections and prevent future trauma."
“At 37 years old I decided to pursue a masters in psychology after having started a parenting podcast in Arabic 3 years prior. Now while I have an MSc in psychology, Jai gave me the practical tools needed to help parents find peace in parenting and in themselves. Not only that but it opened my eyes to so much inside of me I had not previously thought about nor explored. It was the best investment in myself and my career after my masters that I have done so far.
Thank you Jai for helping parents find their true voice and for helping us become coaches who can spread the messages of love, light and peaceful parenting rooted in nervous system science. I am so grateful for this experience and I look forward to getting clients to do the work once I’m done with my practice client. Much love and appreciation to this institution. Especially my coach and trainer, Rebecca. She was so selfless in her insights and education.”
—Luna El Khaldi, Mishbilshibshib Podcast publisher and Jai Certified Parent Coach
“Kids are heavily embedded in a system, a family system. I couldn’t make a change for the better in the child without working with the entire system.
Adding parent coaching made sense ethically, so I am confident in the support I am offering. It also made sense for my business model. I want my practice to be a one-stop shop for families.”
—Melissa Griffing, Child Therapist and Jai Certified Parent Coach
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