In this episode of Embracing Flow, host Heather interviews Dana Parisi, a certified parent and family coach, and brain spotting practitioner. Dana shares her expertise on trauma-informed approaches to parenting, particularly for families with children facing early life trauma, neurodiversity, or mental health struggles. Throughout the conversation, Dana talks about her journey into parent coaching, the importance of self-care for parents, co-regulation techniques, and her experience with brain spotting. She also discusses the nuances of parenting daughters during their menstrual cycles and offers practical tips like the 'Post-it Note Challenge' to foster positive reinforcement in children. Dana concludes with empowering advice, encouraging parents to embrace growth mindsets and believe in their capability as the right person for the job.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction

00:19 Dana's Background and Mission

01:35 Personal Stories and Reflections

04:40 Parenting Approaches and Challenges

08:12 Understanding Trauma and Family Dynamics

22:37 Brainspotting Explained

29:01 Positive Parenting Tips

34:31 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Dana Parisi is a Certified Parent and Family Coach, and a Brainspotting Practitioner. She has a focus on trauma-informed approaches. Dana is the mom to four children, two biological and two adopted, ranging in age from 10 to 19 years old. She is passionate about working with families of kids who have persistent challenging behaviors as a result of early life trauma, neuro-diversity or mental health struggles. Her mission is to help families move from survive to Thrive. Through her business Lives Touched, she works with parents locally, as well as globally through one-on-one coaching, webinars, presentations, self-paced courses and Brainspotting. Her first book, Parenting Marathon: The 10-Step Guide to Navigate Parenting Challenges was released in September 2023 and became an Amazon International Best Seller!

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Book: Parenting Marathon The 10-Step Guide to Navigate Parenting Challengeshttps://www.parentingmarathon.com/#/

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