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

My coach’s “guidance and insights have been invaluable to me in moving through old unconscious belief systems; and taking on life issues and obstacles as they come up. Though I didn’t go to her for parenting advice in the beginning, I now count on her insights into approaching my kids, doing parenting, and constructing new paradigms for understanding and being with my children. My children are adopted and my coach knows adoption issues inside and out, though her parenting coaching would reach me and my children whether biological or adopted. Through coaching, I have created greater meaning and purpose in my parenting, my relationships, and my work.”

“[Growing Intentional Families Together] and my coach 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, that found support was something of a miracle. Also, because I am familiar with the coaching role, I understood the orientation that our relationship would have–its unique characteristics/rhythms as well as limitations. If you, oh parent out there, is beginning to realize that you are feeling unsure, alone, a bit fearful….I encourage you to reach out to GIFT [Growing Intentional Families Together] for either a short-term ‘bridge’ relationship, or maybe something that serves you for a longer duration of time. We all will have greater courage together!”