Welcome! I’m glad you’re here.
I understand that every family has its own challenges and dynamics, and none of us as parents are perfect.
I also believe that you know your teenager better than anyone else.
As a parenting coach and educator, my role is to support and guide you through the challenges you’re experiencing.
My goal is to empower you to embrace the essential role you have in your teenager’s life and to facilitate positive change for both you and your teen.
What to Expect
from my Coaching
Personalised Coaching
Every family is unique, and so is my coaching approach. Our sessions will be customized to address your specific needs and challenges.
Genuine Understanding
In a judgement-free space, you can openly share your concerns and feelings about yourself as a parent and your teenager.
Evidence-Based Techniques
My coaching is grounded in proven theories and methods. By applying evidence-based techniques, you can create a supportive and trusting relationship with your teen.
Practical Solutions
Parenting can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. My coaching sessions focus on practical solutions that you can implement immediately.
Family Well-Being
I believe in a holistic approach to parenting that considers the well-being of the entire family. By prioritizing your own well-being, you'll be better prepared to support your teen through their developmental journey
My Full Comittment
I will show up completely focused and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, in your journey to creating a strong, healthy, and enjoyale relationship with your teenager.
Specialised Coaching
For Parents of Teenagers
Parenting Solutions
Our proven parenting solutions address your family challenges, guiding you towards a more harmonious and connected home environment.
Behaviour Managment
Effective behavior management strategies based on understanding and attending to the causes of teen behaviour.
Adolescent Development
Informed by latest insights focused on teen’s emotional, mental, and social development during these critical years.
Decades of Experience
Benefit from the expertise of an experienced coach with over 25 years of hands-on experience helping families thrive.
Parent Coaching
Process
My coaching process is a continuous cycle of discovery, education, and action, ensuring ongoing growth and adaptation as we work together to create lasting positive change in your family’s dynamics.
Discovery
We identify the actual issues between you and your teenager – not always the same as perceived issues.
Education
You learn the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive changes in your family's dynamics.
Action
I support you implementing agreed strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and growth
Coaching
What to Expect
Book Your Session
When you are ready for your next session you can easily book through our online calendar at a time that's convenient for you.
Attend Zoom Call
We meet via Zoom to discuss what has happened since previous session and develop strategies and actions for you to work on.
Implement Actions
Between sessions, you'll work on the agreed-upon actions and strategies, applying what you've learned to create positive changes.
Parent Coaching
Frequently Asked Questions
My framework for helping parents build strong relationships with teenagers is informed by:
1. Adolescent Development: Understanding the importance of promoting autonomy and responsibility and appreciating the significant physical and social changes teenagers are managing, I guide parents in establishing an environment that supports the evolving needs of their adolescent children.
2. Positive Parenting Practices: I consistently emphasise building a nurturing relationship between parents and children through positive reinforcement, empathy, and clear communication.
3. Emotion Coaching Theory: Central to my coaching methodology are principles and practices of Emotion Coaching (based on the work of John Gottman), emphasizing the guidance of parents in recognizing, understanding, and responding to their teenager’s emotions. This nurtures emotional intelligence in both parents and teenagers, a pivotal factor for overall well-being.
4. Choice Theory: I incorporate practical insights from Choice Theory and Reality Therapy (based on the work of William Glasser). Assisting parents to comprehend the significance of personal responsibility and the important role of authentic choices in shaping behaviour. Parents are equipped to create an environment of responsibility and accountability within families.
5. Family Systems Theory: My approach to parent coaching is the recognition of the intricate interplay within familial relationships, guided by Family Systems Theory (based on the work of Murray Bowen.) I empower parents to create an environment conducive to helping their teen develop a healthy identity and exercise their autonomy while maintaining positive connections to the family unit.
6. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): My coaching methodology acknowledges the interplay of thoughts and emotions in many common challenging teen behaviours. I coach parents to cultivate positive parenting skills and equip their teens with effective self-regulation tools.
The theoretical and therapeutic influences on my process are not limited to these domains, but these 6 form the core of much of my process.
I bring to my coaching practice years of professional experience and training in working with teenagers and families. I have completed:
- Undergraduate studies in youth work,
- Postgraduate degree in Education
- Professional training as a personal counselor
- Certification as a Tuning into Teens facilitator.
And of course there is the real life training of being a husband and father of 3 brings to appreciating how families work.
Appointments are generally held once every two weeks. There needs to be time between appointments for you to follow through from the previous session. Sometimes it might be 10 days, and other times it could be three or four weeks. Ultimately it is up to you. Every family is different and each situation has its own dynamics. Often sessions are weekly – or even every few days– in the early stages, then as things progress they might spread out.
As a lot of my clients are international or interstate most appointments are conducted via an online platform (Zoom).
However, if you live in the Sydney, Illawarra, or South Coast of NSW face to face meetings can be arranged (extra travel cost may be incurred.)
Parent Coaching is open to anyone who is caring for teenagers on a permanent basis. That means, parents, foster parents, grandparents, and married or single parents.
You may attend alone, or you may attend with your partner or another adult who cares for your children.
No. Parent coaching is about you becoming a better parent and implementing positive change in your family.
The cost of coaching depends on your requirement.
I offer various coaching packages, from a single session through to 6 months of intensive support.
As part of the Discovery Session you will have visibility of all coaching packages and costs. You are free to choose what suits your needs and budget.
Subsidy’s are available in certain instances.
If your teen is getting specialist care I will work with you to help you support your teen.
My coaching aims to establish a unified support system for teens who are working with welfare professionals in the school environment or with other mental health practitioners.
Whenever possible I seek to equip and encourage parents to develop consistency between the home environment and the school environment or other therapeutic programs. This includes recommending or referring parents to relevant professional support services when required.
Got More Questions About Parent Coaching?
How To Get Started
The First Step to Finding Support
Complete Discovery Call Pre Assessment
The first step is to arrange your free Discovery Call with Chris. In this first meeting Chris will help you more clearly define what it is you want to change about your situation and formulate a plan of how to go about it. Then you are free to decide if you wish to continue or go your own way.
Book Your Free Discovery Call
The first step is to arrange your free Discovery Call with Chris. In this first meeting Chris will help you more clearly define what it is you want to change about your situation and formulate a plan of how to go about it. Then you are free to decide if you wish to continue or go your own way.
Attend Coaching Sessions
If you choose to work with Chris, you will have one one one coaching sessions (online) to clarify what you want to do and create strategies to get there. Between sessions you will have set tasks to do. The number and frequency of sessions is up to you.
Enjoy Your Teenager
Once you have implemented your changes, worked hard at establishing a healthy relationship with your teenager, and regained your confidence as a parent it will be time to relax and enjoy the good times raising your teenager.