Parent Coaching For Parents of Neurodivergent Children

Mother feeling overwhelmed by the demands placed on her while her children question her. If you are struggling to make sense of your childs behaviors, parent coaching in Sacremento, CA can help you gain the skills to make it make sense!

Everything is fine until it isn’t

It’s one of the most common things I hear from parents as a therapist at my clinical practice. You start every day thinking that everything seems like it will be okay.  Always the hope in the back of your mind is maybe today is the day that doesn’t go sideways, maybe today will be smooth. Click here to read more about common experiences of parents with neurodivergent kids!

Parenting Through Your Child’s Meltdown

And then it happens. It feels the same every time. Whether it is minutes after you get out of bed or in the middle of the day.  Suddenly your child is melting down and you feel helpless and confused.  They have shut down and are refusing to do anything. Maybe they are lashing out crying and screaming. Or possibly even being aggressive to themselves or to you.  You have no idea what triggered it. It feels like forever while you are desperately trying to figure out how to fix it or how to help your child calm down. 

Walking on Eggshells

Picture of a family hoolding hands supporting each other through difficult times. If you feel like you are walking on eggshells and your child is still having melt downs parenting coaching in California can help you gain insight and understanding.

Some parents find themselves feeling like they are walking on eggshells. Never knowing when the next big breakdown will happen, or what will trigger it.  One day it’s putting their shoes on. The next day it’s brushing their teeth.  It seems like there is no consistency or if there is you still feel at a loss as to how to stop the meltdown from happening.

All you know for sure is that at some point today you will be desperately trying to comfort your child. While wondering what’s going on in their head. Wishing you knew how to help them.

Avoidance of Life Activities

It feels like you have devoted your whole life to doing everything you can to make sure that your child doesn’t have another hard day, but it just never enough.  You often just stay home and avoid new and fun activities. Even things that you know really should get done are set aside in order to avoid your child having a meltdown.  You don’t do things that you know would be good for both of you because the possibility of a meltdown seems overwhelming.  

You want to set yourself and your child up for success.

Striving for Success with Your Neurodivergent Child

Asian family finding success in parenting their neurodivergent child walking together outside. You can find success in parenting your neurodivergent child with parenting coaching in Sacremento, CA.

I know you wish that you had days with fewer or no meltdowns and that you knew how to help your child recover when they do have a meltdown.  You would also love to know how to make things easier for them instead of constantly wondering if you are making things harder.  Maybe you would love to be able to do new things and not have to worry the whole time.

You wish that you were able to approach your day with confidence, knowing that you were doing everything you can even if it isn’t always perfect. Resources for families with special needs can help you reach these goals.

Parent Coaching for Parents of Children with Autism, ADHD, and Beyond

I can help you understand what is going on for your child with resources for families with special needs. Help you learn to recognize when your child might be experiencing anxiety, sensory or social overwhelm.  Together we can learn to figure out what is triggering your child’s meltdowns. 

We will find ways that work for your family, to best help your child when they are struggling AND figure out what you can do to prevent meltdowns from happening.  This doesn’t mean that they will go away completely but hopefully we can help you to create a more peaceful household for everyone.

Begin Coaching for Parents of a Neurodivergent Child in Sacramento, CA

Coaching with a therapist who truly understands the complexities of having a neurodivergent child could be the answer you’re looking for. I want to help you be more confident in your decisions for your neurodivergent child, whether they have ADHD, autism, or another neurodivergent diagnosis. I know the worries and anxieties that you feel. You don’t have to do it alone my California based counseling practice is here to help. And we can connect with online therapy sessions for your added simplicity. Get started with these steps:

  1. Fill out a contact form to get connected with me.

  2. Read about my approach to therapy for parents of special needs and neurodivergent children.

  3. Find direction and support in parenting your child.

Other Services for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids in Sacramento, CA

Here at my Sacramento, CA-based therapy practice, I understand how complex it is to be a mother of a neurodivergent child. If you need therapy for grief as you constantly worry about your child’s future, I can support you in those feelings. If you’re feeling isolated in this experience, I offer support for that too. We also all need community, especially with the way parenting a neurodivergent child affects our relationships! So, I offer group therapy if you’re looking more specifically for a special needs parent support group or an ADHD parent support group. Please reach out so we can get you connected with the caring, specialized support you need, here.