What I Do

Topics I Discuss

Effective Communication

Relationships are only as healthy as the communication between individuals. Authentic listening is learned.

Connection Before Correction

Best known from the work of Dr. Karyn Purvis et al for groundbreaking trauma informed TBRI research.

Attachment Styles

Childhood attachment to caretakers impacts future relationships and long term health and development. Attachment can be improved.

Childhood Development

Many families go into parenting without having realistic expectations around developmental stages. Understanding stages is key.

Seven Core Issues of Adoption

The issues explored are Loss, Rejection, Shame/Guilt, Grief, Identity, Intimacy, Mastery/Control.

Strengths Based Growth

Negative correction is common parental practice and like hoping for guilt based growth. I help parents change the narrative.

Transracial Adoption

Children who grow up with parents of a different race must navigate many issues parents may not understand. Let’s take a look.

Identity Formation

The great quest for all teens but adopted adolescents have more to traverse than others. They need support and understanding.

Main Services

Individual Coaching

Working with one member of the adoption triad to improve functioning or relationships.

Family Coaching

Working with more than one member of an adoption triad to improve relationship and communication.

Adoption Education

Curriculum and classes provided in a variety of delivery methods and subject matter.

Support Groups

Support groups are available in person, in my area of residence or via video conferencing.

What Clients Are Saying

This training was extremely informative and eye opening! Many first time adoptive parents (including myself) are wrapped up in the excitement of adding to our families, but many of the topics reviewed and discussed during this training provided amazing insight into the responsibilities that come with being a parent.

LESLIE

My family and I are so grateful for the passion you have for the kids, and so grateful for your part in our adoption journey. Thank you. It is not enough, but it is so very heartfelt.

MARGARET

This training was incredibly informative and insightful. One of the greatest take aways is the life-long need for sensitivity as an adopted child’s development can be influenced by factors experienced even before birth.

ABBY

This training was both eye-opening and empowering. It has not only made us more prepared, but it has also highlighted the need for a supportive community of family and friends who can relate and encourage us throughout the journey.

STEVE