Responsiveness, regulation, and repair are at the forefront of the Lighten Up philosophy in an effort to help parents understand that staying calm all the time is not the end goal. Learning tools and strategies for regulating yourself back into a calm state when the inevitable chaos happens is. When we learn how to respond, regulate, & repair, we free ourselves and children to experience the full spectrum of expression.

Teaching both parents and children tools for turning their inner chaos into calm

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Single Private Session

An airtight 90 minute container for you to express all that you're navigating and coming up against so we can begin to untangle the challenges together. We can zoom in on one major topic or zoom out to address a handful of smaller topics.

single session
zoom or in-person
includes email summary
$195

Offerings

Therapeutic parenting programs are a hand in hand journey with parents over a period of time to untangle and unpack deeply woven knots in order to restore connection with their child and a lighter state of being overall. Each program is uniquely tailored to each family based on their challenges, needs, and goals.

This 12 week deep dive is for families struggling with more extreme behaviors, also known as emotional projects. Emotional projects are chronic behaviors rooted in fear, that have been persistent for awhile. Typically, they are not quick fixes. This can look like extremely rigid, aggressive or high anxiety behaviors and more. Behaviors that are driven by fear take time to understand and unravel. 

Parents will be supported over a longer period of time to diligently and compassionately unpack & process their particular situation. Together we will build a toolkit of resources and strategies to help resolve the unworkable behavior through a healing approach which will support optimal potential for you and your child.

A 6 week program for families coming up against a handful of common but challenging behaviors. We will dig into the behaviors as well as the root cause so you can restore a sense of harmony and connection in your home, daily life, and family dynamic at large.

Challenges may include: sleep challenges, food challenges, siblings dynamics, aggression, tantrums, night terrors, parenting from different pages, boundaries with other parents/family members, peer dynamics, bullying, exclusion, burn out in parents, building support for parents

Therapeutic Parenting Programs

Reset

Restore

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6 weekly 90 minute private sessions
zoom or in-person
$990

12 weekly 90 minute private sessions
zoom or in-person
$1,800

Group Classes

Designed for a minumum of 6 parents, group classes bring together a community of parents to navigate the unique challenges they each face alongside one another. We'll spend 10 weeks meeting weekly to unpack your triggers and traumas as parents, build a robust toolbox of strategies for responding to varying behaviors, and practice the skills of regulating and repairing. Embarking on this in community creates a shared set of relatable experience, cultivates a sense of belonging, and helps parents feel held and supported in the process.

10 week in-person class
group gathered by you
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Mother's Listening Support Group

A free monthly support group for mothers to find connection in community and have a safe container to express their experience in. This is not a group for coaching. It is a listening circle where you are invited to share what you're navigating, experiencing, or feeling.

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I want every parent to know that your feelings of frustration, confusion and overwhelm are completely normal. I know how hard you are working and that you want the very best for your child. You are a good parent, navigating HARD stuff. Contrary to popular belief, you child is truly made of goodness, even when their behaviors are screaming otherwise. They are asking for help in the only way they know how. 

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Building an intentional toolkit of practical and easily implementable strategies for addressing challenging behaviors, big emotions, and disconnection.

build

Learning effective and compassionate strategies for responding to behavior in ways that help your child feel more connected.

respond

Understanding the emotions driving your child’s behavior and what they’re really trying to tell you.

understand

Freeing parents from their own emotional burden by giving them space to be heard in the truth of their experience.

unpack

we walk hand in hand to unpack your triggers, understand emotional drivers, build your toolkit, and implement new strategies.

The Lighten Up philosophy is designed to support YOU and the important work you are doing as a parent (think your oxygen mask first)! This helps you see your child's behavior through a different lens; learning effective tools that help guide, repair and inspire long lasting connection, while deepening trust and safety for your child.

Prior to working with Amy, I felt like a terrible mom. I was not enjoying being around my kids at all. I dreaded the weekends and after school cuz it was so hard. My kids fought all the time! Working with Amy helped shift my perspective and I never once felt judged by her. She was so supportive. She truly understood what we were going through! Amy helped me see what my kids were needing and how to supportive them individually and as a group. Now when I hear them arguing, I no longer panic. I'm actually able to help and not get mad! And they are so much kinder to each other now. Amy brought our family back together! 

cassidy, mom of 4, santa cruz

Working with Amy was a game changer! She literally “cured” my daughter’s daily tantrums! My daughter used to get set off so easily and I had no more patience for it and didn’t know what to do, other than threats & bribes. I thought she was just being a brat and trying to manipulate us. Amy taught us to recognize signs that were leading up to a tantrum and helped us learn how to connect with her in different ways. I finally have my confidence back in being a mom to a highly sensitive child. My daughter and I are closer than we’ve ever been and I’m forever grateful for Amy’s guidance, expertise and her care.  

stephanie, mom of 9 yr old daughter, santa cruz

Amy is simply a life saver! Every single time I feel overwhelmed and defeated by parenthood, and I reach out to her, she’s got me smiling within minutes of sharing her perspective(s). I go from hopeless to actually excited to implement the tools she provides. They are simple and effective. A whole new approach — one that really feels right and works! She has (and continues) to completely uplift and guide me through motherhood, positively impacting our whole family on every level. I could not recommend Amy more. 

darcy, mom of 2, santa cruz

Our 7 year old son was getting progressively more aggressive with his younger sibling. My husband & I were not handling it well and the aggression was getting worse. Working with Amy, we learned what was driving his behavior and we finally got a handle on our own reactions. Amy was our lifeline during this time! Our son is so much calmer and rarely aggressive. The best part is that we feel confident in how to help him and bring him back into his sweet nature. Our home is peaceful again! We are so grateful for our time with Amy! She’s always our go-to parent support mentor! 

katie, mom of 2 boys, santa cruz

Whenever I'm lost & confused with parenting, I call Amy. She's like our families 911 emergency support. For all issues! I don't know what we'd do without her. 

scott, father of 3, sebastopol, ca