Aviva Psychology Services
Parent Coaching in Massachusetts
Parenting can be exhausting. Whether you're burned out, struggling to balance work and life, or manage behaviors at home, parent coaching can help you develop new skills to parent in a meaningful way.
Why is parenting so hard?
Parenting is one of the most meaningful and demanding roles we take on. It is also one of the least supported. Being a parent requires patience, consistency, emotional availability, and resilience; all while managing the challenges of life in and outside the home. With consistent high demands and a multitude of challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to respond.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Raising children takes a village; parent coaching can be an invaluable resource that can have a lasting impact on you and your child(ren). Parent coaching at Aviva offers a supportive, nonjudgmental professional partner with psychological expertise to help navigate the challenges of parenting.
Parent coaching can help with:
- tantrums
- sibling rivalry
- ineffective communication
- opposition & difficult behavior
- sleep issues
Coaching sessions are tailored to your family’s needs and grounded in evidence-based approaches that build connection, promote cooperation, and help you feel more confident in your parenting decisions. Whether you're in a tough season or simply looking to strengthen your parenting foundation, Aviva is here to support you.
What is parent coaching?
Parent coaching is a supportive resource for caregivers to foster a positive, gratifying relationship with their child(ren), address behavioral challenges, assist with transitions, and reduce caregiving and family stress. At Aviva, our parent coaches help caregivers identify their unique parenting style and provides specific skills and strategies to address challenges by increasing cooperation and connection.
Parent coaching is an interactive and transformative process, equipping caregivers with tools and insights to nurture their relationship(s) with their child(ren) and increase their confidence in parenting. Raising children takes a village, and having a parent coach is an invaluable resource along the way that can have a lasting, meaningful impact.
Why choose aviva psychology services?
At Aviva, our parent coaches are doctoral level psychologists with specialized training in child development, human behavior, and evidence based parent coaching interventions. We understand that every family is unique and so are the challenges they face. Whether you're navigating power struggles, emotional outbursts, or questions about attachment and boundaries, we offer a thoughtful, individualized approach rooted in psychological science.
Our parent coaches have extensive training in models such as SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), Circle of Security Parenting, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, Nurturing Families, and the Child First Framework. With a multitude of evidence based interventions, we help parents build stronger, more connected relationships with their children while developing strategies that foster resilience, cooperation, and growth.
Our coaching package structure
Getting started doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s what to expect:
Session 1:
Initial Assessment & Exploration
We begin with a comprehensive intake session, including history, current concerns, and initial assessment tools. You’ll leave with personalized homework to support insight and goal setting.
Between Sessions:
Personalized Reflection & Clarification
You’ll complete guided exercises at home, focused on values, symptoms, and personal goals, to help us better tailor the next session to your unique needs.
SESSION 2:
FOLLOW-UP & TREATMENT PLANNING
We review your homework, continue assessment as needed, and begin collaborative treatment planning based on what matters most to you.
SESSION 3:
Integrative FEEDBACK & RECOMMENDATIONS
You’ll receive integrative feedback and a customized support plan, including therapy options, resources (books, tools, referrals), and next steps.
Imagine a more connected household
Imagine a day where communication feels easier, emotions are understood, and daily struggles feel less overwhelming. A day where you feel more connected to your child(ren) and able to navigate the ups and downs of parenting with confidence. Parent coaching at Aviva can help you move toward that vision. By combining compassionate guidance with evidence-based strategies, we work alongside you to strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and promote emotional well-being for your entire family.
Benefits of parent coaching
Reduced parental stress
Learn how to navigate complex parenting challenges while maintaining your own wellbeing.
Improved communication
Learn skills to help the whole family communicate with compassion, clarity, and confidence.
Enhanced parent-child relationships
Strengthens attachment by fostering more attuned, responsive interactions.
You can be the parent you've always wanted to be
When parenting is hard, it affects everything; work, friendships, partnerships, and self-care become more challenging. Without support, you may pull away and feel stuck in how to develop a positive relationship with your child(ren).
Parent coaching helps you reclaim your confidence as a leader in your household and reconnect with your family. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling to manage difficult behaviors, there is a path to make change and you don't have to figure it out alone.
FAQs about parent coaching
What can I expect from parent coaching?
At Aviva, our process begins with a thorough assessment to help understand both the struggles and hopes for a positive parenting relationship. Through this assessment process, our parent coach will help you identify goals and areas for skill acquisition. Utilizing evidence-based interventions, our parent coaches will help you move through a framework for developing the skills for a more positive relationship with your child(ren) and/or co-parent.
How do I know if I need parent coaching?
If you feel overwhelemed, stuck, or disconnected from your child(ren) and/or co-parent(s), parent coaching can help. Whether you are struggling with challenging behaviors or overcoming your own struggles, having expert guidance makes a difference.
Do you offer virtual parent coaching?
Yes! We offer both in-person and virtual parent coching for clients across Massachusetts, so you can get support from the comfort of your home.
Take the first step toward a more grounded household.
Parent coaching can help you get unstuck.
