Tanya Valentin
Specialized support for parents of neurodivergent children and teens in autistic burnout recovery
We all start off our parenting journey with a ‘plan’.
A set of expectations, dreams and aspirations for ourselves, our children and what our parenting journey should look like.
Chances are your ‘plan’ looked nothing like this.
It can feel insurmountable to get your head around what is happening and what needs to be done because you have no idea what the new plan looks like. (I mean is there even a plan?)
Are you doing the right thing?
Our families are so precious to us, the stakes to getting it right are high!
I get it!
I know what it is like to look at your struggling child in burnout and your family in survival mode and blame yourself.
To work up the courage to ask for help only to feel the cold stare of others’ judgement of your parenting. The invalidation, the hundreds of hoops to jump through the professional gaslighting…
To be dismissed and to be told that your instincts are wrong or that your children’s struggles are all your fault.
I know what it’s like to know that you need help, but have nowhere to turn to receive it.
It can feel impossibly hard to trust others with these most vulnerable parts of you.
I’ve been where you are and I can help.
I specialize in working with parents who are looking for support in the following ways:
Understanding Burnout: Helping you recognize signs of burnout, how it impacts your child, and setting realistic expectations for their recovery.
Creating a Low-Demand Environment: Reducing daily stressors, addressing sensory overload, and setting up routines that support your child’s recovery.
Supporting Emotional and Sensory Needs: Assisting your child in managing their emotions, handling sensory sensitivities, and expressing their needs.
Parental Self-Care and Boundaries: Helping you understand parent burnout, set healthy boundaries, and find ways to recharge while caring for your child.
Managing Transitions: Guiding you as your child moves through transitions, such as returning to school or social activities after burnout.
Preventing Future Burnouts: Teaching you to spot early warning signs and build strategies for long-term well-being and energy management.
Empathy and Emotional Support for You: Offering a safe space where you can ask questions and process your thoughts, feelings, and grief with someone who understands your journey.
Aligning Parenting Approaches: Assisting in bringing co-parents onto the same page to support your child effectively.
Planning for the Future: Helping you create a new ‘plan’ for yourself and your family as you move forward.
Every neurodivergent child and family is different and has different support needs.
My support for neurodivergent individuals and families acknowledges their unique needs. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach; instead, I prioritize listening to my clients and providing tailored support that aligns with their preferences and family dynamics.
I offer empathetic, trauma-informed guidance and practical skills to help you feel safe, seen, heard, and understood.
My 1:1 Parent Coaching Partnership provides privacy, support and personalized care for both you as a parent and your children and teen/s
Book your complimentary 30-minute Planning Call with me to get started.
What you can expect from our 1-1 Coaching Partnership:
- Confidential, personalized support for you and your family.
- Empathy, understanding and guidance from a parenting coach with decades of professional experience supporting children and families and lived personal experience with her own Neurodivergent Children and Teens.
- Practical, evidence-based tools for trauma-informed parenting, empowering you with grounded confidence in yourself and your parenting.
How it works:
60-minute Zoom Sessions (weekly or fortnightly)
$140 per session.