Whole Picture Parenting

A holistic approach to children's emotional and behavioural challenges

Welcome to Parent Coaching!

As a parent coach, I work with parents whose children are struggling with emotions and behaviour. Some of these children have diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder or Anxiety, or the parents may be wondering whether they should have their child assessed. Other parents come to me because they just want to make really conscious choices about how to manage everyday struggles, how to respond thoughtfully and holistically to their child’s emotions and behaviour and build a positive relationship.

We work together to unravel the underlying factors which are causing or exacerbating challenges such as emotional dysregulation (meltdowns, angry outbursts, aggression, oppositionality, difficulties with transitions, avoiding or withdrawing), difficulties regulating energy levels and modulating attention (hyperactivity, lethargy, difficulties shifting focus from one activity to another or to an activity the child doesn’t like) and difficulties with picky eating and/or sensory processing.

We look at the “Whole Picture” – including the parent-child relationship, the child’s nervous system, nutrition and gut health and environmental and lifestyle factors. It’s a journey of discovery! We address the most pressing issues first to create some calm and connection; and then work to resolve underlying triggers to achieve lasting change. Where necessary, I will refer families to other practitioners for relevant therapies, medical or dietetic advice.

Wondering whether working with me could be a good fit? 

Why not book in a free 30-minute video call with me to talk through your situation and learn more about how I work? 

I’d love to hear from you!
 

Nicki Pittorino
Parent Coach