Parenting for Connection

An 8 week online process for individuals, couples or groups

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What is Parenting for Connection?

Parenting for Connection is a four-session process held online and explores emotional connection with ourselves and our children. The process is based on current research and practice around attachment, social and emotional development, connection, and reciprocity between parents and children.

“I loved how it was skilfully done with sensitivity. I felt safe to share, no pressure, just invitation.”

You Are Not Alone

As a mom of two children born 14 months apart, I know the turmoil of parenting well! Our children are now 13 and 12 years old, maturing and developing into delightful human beings—they really are a joy.

But it didn’t always feel this way.

There were times when I didn’t want to be a mom because I found the early years hard. I didn’t particularly like myself as a mother at times. I sometimes wanted to give up.

Parenting is hard. Parenting is relentless.

If you would like to replace parenting guilt and shame for confidence and compassion or feeling stuck for enjoying the parenting journey, you are in the right place.

I believe parenting is all about emotional connection with ourselves and our children.

Connection helps us know we are loved. We belong. We are significant.

"We are all so busy with our lives; this course makes you stop and take the time to assess where you are instead of just pushing through."

What to Expect

Join me to:

Explore what emotional connection is,
Reflect on patterns of connection and disconnection in your own life,
Learn how to cultivate connection with your child (head’s up: it’s fun and playful!)
Recognise dis-connection and how to repair that disconnection
Receive confidence, encouragement and skills to grow in emotional connection with your child(ren)
Move from behaviour-based to connection-based parenting
Practice being more self-compassionate and kind to yourself as a parent.

This process will be:

Interactive (no lectures from me)
Non-judgmental
Supportive
Gentle
Play-ful
Reflective
Knowledge-based content explored is based on current research and practice around attachment, social and emotional development, connection and reciprocity between parents and children.

"I really enjoyed these sessions and looked forward to them every week. It was so important to talk about these struggles without being judged."

Who is it for?

Parents of children of any age, or if you are expecting a child right now!
Parents of biological children, fostered children or adopted children.
Grandparents who are looking after grandchildren.