What is my coaching process?

Ceara Deno, MD • December 1, 2021
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What is my coaching process?

What is my coaching process?  How do I help you achieve YOUR parenting goals?


A magic wand. 


Nope.  Just kidding.  I wish.


But it’s still as effective.  Really!


First we identify your parenting goals and values.  We identify how you want your relationship to be with your kids.  And how you want your parenting to feel.


Your goals are 100% your choice, based on your unique personality, life and what's important to you.


Then I teach specific communication, listening, and empathy tools to create more peace and connection with your kids.  Together, you and I take apart your parenting triggers, identify them, demystify them, understand them, show them empathy, and dissolve them. 


We talk out the parenting situations you thought were unsolvable, unsayable, weighing you down. 


During the process, you feel BETTER, not worse.  I swear! 


The biggest surprise for my clients is they feel GREAT.  They feel EMPOWERED.  They feel UNDERSTOOD.  They feel AMAZING. 


There is no shame, blame or judgement (there is absolutely NO PLACE for this in good coaching!!!). 


You know what is motivating?!  Success, affirmation, encouragement. So that's what we do!!


We talk out exactly what causes you to yell, threaten, or punish.  Or not set boundaries.  Or feel unheard. 


Could you do this on your own?  Honestly, I don’t think so. The power is in getting the empathy and support and tools from someone who guides you without judgement.  From someone who gently and lovingly points out your blind spots.  And your patterns.  Not to shame you, but to help you show those patterns compassion. 


When you feel heard, without shame, blame or judgement, you make breakthroughs you thought were impossible.  You find clarity and lightness on things you didn’t even realize you were stuck on.  You start to believe in your ability to achieve anything you want. 


 Let’s get started on your goals today.   


Yours in empathy, support, nonjudgement, and encouragement,



XOXO Ceara

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