My decision to have a website and to write blogs about parenting came about spontaneously. Sort of. If you consider spontaneous to be a decision that’s a consequence of fifty years (that’s right! actually 52 years) of professional life, some decades as a teacher, more decades as a social worker and as an adult and child therapist, and 49 years as a parent. Over those years, teachers, other therapists, clients, and parents have sought me out for support in navigating their personal and professional lives.
Parenting blogs, are my way of continuing to reach out to parents and providing a landing place for parents to gain insights and gather information that can be helpful in parent/child relationships.
In addition to the professional work experiences listed above, I earned a Masters degree in Infant/Parent Development from Bank Street College of Education in 1982. Background in infant/parent development and child development in general, are foundational to my professional life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University in Chicago in 1992. The combined knowledge base from education and social work, create a broad base of training and knowledge that influences my practice.
The goals of parent/child coaching begin by parents identifying what they want /need from the coaching process. Some parents come with questions of “HOW TO” in specific areas such as how can I get my child to listen? It’s my professional and ethical responsibility to know I don’t have all the answers. I am clear on when to refer parent/s to other mental health or health professionals with expertise in specific areas.
Other parents bring questions more contextual in scope. For instance, parents may lack confidence in their capacities as a parent, or parenting partners may differ in child rearing approaches, or parents may want to process complex feelings they have towards their child/children.
The goals of parent/child coaching begin by parents identifying what they want /need from the coaching process. Some parents come with questions of “HOW TO” in specific areas such as how can I get my child to listen? It’s my professional and ethical responsibility to know I don’t have all the answers. I am clear on when to refer parent/s to other mental health or health professionals with expertise in specific areas.
Other parents bring questions more contextual in scope. For instance, parents may lack confidence in their capacities as a parent, or parenting partners may differ in child rearing approaches, or parents may want to process complex feelings they have towards their child/children.
The goals of parent/child coaching begin by parents identifying what they want /need from the coaching process. Some parents come with questions of “HOW TO” in specific areas such as how can I get my child to listen? It’s my professional and ethical responsibility to know I don’t have all the answers. I am clear on when to refer parent/s to other mental health or health professionals with expertise in specific areas.
Other parents bring questions more contextual in scope. For instance, parents may lack confidence in their capacities as a parent, or parenting partners may differ in child rearing approaches, or parents may want to process complex feelings they have towards their child/children.
Parent/Child Coaching typically is short-term work. Parents contract for 2 to 6 sessions. On occasion, a few more sessions may be helpful.
The fee for Parent/Child Coaching is $100.00/ 1 hour session. I don’t accept insurance.
Fees are paid at the time of the session, either by Zelle or by check sent to me.
If you know you’ll have to miss an appointment, 24-hour advanced notice is required. Without notice, except in the cases of new onset of illness or emergency, a full fee will be charged.
To schedule an appointment, email me at allegramagrisso@yahoo.com.