eliminate family stress
explore mindful & compassionate communication with
your growing adolescent
Changing from what is known to the unknown will always bring up many questions and emotions. As a parent, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself, “did I do the right thing, will this be good for my child(ren), what if it doesn’t work out?”
The questions are many, as well as feelings of doubt, fear, confusion, worry, and uncertainty. There is also excitement about new adventures that are awaiting.
“Leslie’s loving support and guidance helped me find my way and gain confidence during a rough few years of my life. Her office felt like a shelter to me, a safe space where I could lay down what weighed heavily the most on me. I felt heard, empowered and cherished by her. She listened, understood and offered thoughtful guidance, her bright presence a remedy of its own. I looked forward to every session with her.”
You don’t have to be alone in your struggles.
Riding out the adolescent storms that bring stress, tension, and impatience are but moments sparked along a continuum of development and growth.
The stubbornness you might be dealing with today develops into confidence tomorrow as your teen matures. Undeveloped personality qualities you struggle with now turn into glowing personality traits with maturity. However, life & school stressors increase with age and the issues become more challenging & complex for parents to manage alone.
You don’t have to be alone in your struggles. Let go and receive support to get through this time.
Schedule a free connection call with me to see if we’re a good fit to work together.
Depending on what we decide is best, I can provide counseling sessions with your adolescent, you, or all of you together.
EXPAT FAMILY SPECIALIST - Helping families abroad
You are on a 24/7 on call adventure. It’s packed full with a bit of everything - laughter, love, tears, drama, excitement, sleepless nights, & a relationship rich with change and growth.
As an Expat, your family has moved, maybe more than once and your child(ren) have had to learn how to integrate into new social and educational settings.
Be the parent you dream of being! Ask for help!
I believe there is as much potential for you to evolve as a parent, as there is for your child who is learning to thrive and flourish. I bring a mindful and compassionate approach to all the relationships within the family dynamic.
For Parents: If I am working with your child/teen eventually, I will want a session with you. While sessions with your child/teen are confidential, except in cases where personal safety is shared, I feel it’s important that I have some feedback from your experience.
Listening to the presenting issues with an open mind and compassionate heart is where I like to begin. In taking a mindful approach, many issues can be resolved. By implementing new habits, positive ways of communicating can be integrated into your family dynamics.
Book a FREE 15 minute online connection call (Parenting) appointment with Leslie today.
“Leslie has been like a guiding light for both my daughter and myself through a period of great change and growth which comes with the teen years. Heartfelt listening coupled with deep life experience enables Leslie to embrace her clients with great empathy and pragmatic solutions. She has brought a ray of lasting sunshine into our lives. ”
A little bit about my life abroad and school counseling in international schools
I have worked with children and families in school settings in Canada, the Middle East, China, and Switzerland.
My children went through an international system from 6th - 12th grade. I experienced the highs and lows of what international schools can offer as a parent, and worked with hundreds of parents as a Personal/Social School Counselor.
I know intimately the internal struggles and pressures that children and families often deal with during the journey through child and adolescent development.
I have been where you are today and I can tell you that it doesn’t last forever. Reaching out for guidance and experience with someone who has gone before you can turn frustration & exhaustion into liberation & rejuvenation.
Let’s see if we’re a good fit to work together. Book a free 15 minute connection call
Be the parent you dream of being! Ask for help!
Book a FREE 15 minute online connection call (Parenting) appointment with Leslie today