After Adoption Coaching

As an adoptive parent,
your parenting experience is unique.

↗︎Free Consultation

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You may be asking yourself

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What does my child need from me?

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Is there a way to help them be less anxious?

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How can we find more joy as a family?

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How can I find time to be me?

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How can we not only survive but thrive?

You are noticing that your children need a different parenting approach from the one you experienced growing up. Traditional methods centered on punishment and consequences often do not work for our families. Tears, meltdowns, anger, and frustration can overshadow laughter and joy.

Finding the right help

You are looking for support

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You are looking for adoption-competent support but have not been able to find a resource that fits your needs.

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You have found a therapist but need help following through on the action steps you discussed. A coach can give you the focus and support you need to move to healthy practices, while working alongside the therapist you trust.

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The social worker who first supported your family has closed your case and is no longer available.

Coaching Packages

These packages are for you if you are currently parenting, or navigating your relationship with your adult child.

Exploring
Package

Sessions via Zoom, by phone, or in person if you are local.

$700Payment plans available

Free 30-minute initial consultation
Four one-hour sessions
Additional coaching available at $175 an hour

Let’s talk about your situation

Comprehensive
Package

Sessions via Zoom, by phone, or in person if you are local.

$1,800Payment plans available

Free 30-minute initial consultation
Twelve one-hour sessions
Prepare/Enrich® pre-adoption assessment available as an add-on

Let’s build a customized coaching plan

We have been here

For the whole family: parents, adopted people, and birth family

Gain a new perspective and practical tools to bring change at home.

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“We remember the moment we realized that our children needed something more, something different from us, than we were providing.”

“It was difficult and felt very lonely at times.”

“Often, traditional parenting that centers around punishment does not work for our kids.”

— In the words of our coaches

Testimonials

In their own words

G.I.F.T. came to me when I was in an early stage of realizing that my parenting model with my daughter was shifting dramatically into an intense new chapter. Things were happening, and my current perspective was woefully underprepared. Just scheduling an appointment and talking that first time, especially with a mom who, along with other moms, was taking these kinds of moments seriously… well, finding that support was something of a miracle.

Dianne L., Adoptive Parent

My coach’s guidance and insight have been invaluable to me in moving through old, unconscious belief systems and taking on life issues and obstacles as they come up. My children are adopted, and my coach knows adoption issues inside and out. Through coaching, I have created greater meaning and purpose in my parenting, my relationships, and my work.

Monique T.

Our coach helped us as we discussed and dealt with numerous issues, some of which we had never discussed as a family before. We found that her approach, which came from a position of neutrality, encouraged us to look at ourselves and our situation and helped us come up with our own answers and solutions. She provided us with invaluable assistance. We wanted to use every tool we had available to us as we worked to re-establish our whole and happy family.

Anonymous

One reason we became coaches was to become the help that we needed when our kids were growing up.

We also wanted to support others who had experienced adoption or had placed a child.