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Coaching, Support and
Information for Parents of Teens
with Mood Disorders |
Free Weekly Tips for Parents
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The Mental Health Parent Coach, Debra B. Taylor |
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The Mental Health Parent Coach provides a range of coaching programs and services to best meet parents' needs and budgets.
Individual and group coaching services are delivered by telephone, so distance is not a factor.
One-on-one Coaching Packages
Level 1: 90 minute one-time consultation.
- Schedule as needed.
- No ongoing commitment.
- Benefits: support, problem-solving, clarity, direction, stress management, crisis plan, better communication. [top]
Level II : Biweekly 50-minute telephone sessions, email support and access to resources.
- Ongoing relationship for parent support and accountability.
- Benefits: coping strategies, better communication, problem-solving, relationship tips, work/life balance, support, accountability.
- Recommend coaching for 3 months to ensure time to practice tools for change. [top]
Level III: Three 50-minute telephone coaching sessions per month, email support, short check-in calls as needed, and access to resources.
- Ongoing relationship for parent support, structure and accountability.
- Benefits: coping strategies, better communication, problem-solving, relationship tips, self-care, work/life balance, support, accountability, hope, acceptance.
- Recommend coaching for 3 months to ensure time to practice tools for change.
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Small groups meet regularly in person or by telephone for support, structure and accountability; best option for parents of teens with mood disorders who are:
- Feeling isolated
- Enjoy learning in a group environment
- Looking for a more affordable option.
Current Groups
5 Tips to Coach Your Depressed Teen to Be More Independent
- Parenting approach must evolve
- Five tips to boost teen independence
- Interactive exercises on active listening, setting limits and effective communication
- Weekly homework to practice tools
- Meets weekly for 4 weeks
Just Breathe: Creating Calm from Chaos for Caregivers
- For parents of depressed teens who are feeling overwhelmed, it's time to practice the art of extreme self-care
- Learn five key strategies to be at your best to support your teen and family
- Create your personal self-care first aid kit to get centered, balanced and in control of your life.
- Meets weekly for 4 weeks.
The Complete Parent as Mental Health Coach Approach
- When traditional parenting approaches aren't working with your depressed teen, it's time to practice a coaching approach.
- Learn tips each week to improve listening, set limits, build upon your teen's strengths, let go, and practice self-care.
- 12-week teleclass. Meets weekly and includes 2 private coaching sessions, assessments, interactive exercises, and other resources.
Contact us at 508-309-3838 or email us for more information on current groups. Workshops and Speaking
Workshops and speaking engagements are available for groups of parents of teens with mental health issues as well as for professionals in the mental health and educational systems that support these parents.
Our most popular topics include:
- The Parent as Coach Approach for Your Depressed Teen
- Extreme Self-Care for Parents of Depressed Teens
- Positive Parenting for Parents of Depressed Teens
- Coping Skills for Caregivers
- Juggling It All: Work/Life Balance
- Staying Connected with Your Partner Through Teen Depression
These workshops can be customized to fit 2-hour, ½ day and full-day formats.
Contact us at 508-309-3838 or email us at info@mentalhealthparentcoach.com to schedule a consultation to design a program to best meet your group's goals and budget. |
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Debra B. Taylor, The Mental Health Parent Coach, provides life coaching, workshops, teleclasses and speaking engagements to help parents and caregivers of teens with depression and other mental health issues. Located outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Debbie works with clients in Ashland, Hopkinton, Holliston, Framingham, Sudbury, Wayland, Natick, Sherborn, Dover, Wellesley, Medfield, Marlborough, Southborough, Franklin, Milford, Greater Boston, Boston Metro West, New England, the U.S. and internationally.
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