Hi! My name is Kristin Darcy. I am a mom to three teenagers, former counselor, and parent coach.

I coach parents of teens to help them become the grounded, confident and consistent influential support their teens need during this pivotal stage.

There is no "What to Expect" book for raising teenagers, but it is our job to do the hard work so that we can show up and be who our teens need and deserve. This is especially crucial to effectively be able to help them navigate unique challenges that can rise during adolescence.

When we parent from a place of fear, anger or judgement then we have highjacked the important work our teen is doing, to find out who they are, and have made it about our emotions instead.

If you want to create a deeper connection with your teen and foster an environment of peace and acceptance within your family, then the work begins with you, and I can help you get there!

 The tools and strategies I will guide you in developing include: 

• ways to make the switch from parenting from a place of control to parenting from a place of connection
• communication skills to encourage positive communication that is free of shame and judgment 
• how to problem-solve together with your teen
• how to establish limits and boundaries that are FIRM and KIND and how to stick with them
• understanding that mistakes can be wonderful opportunities to learn
• how to manage your emotions and not parent from a place of fear 
• how to create agreements you and your teen can both be happy with
• how to become a "speedbump" for choices and decisions your teen makes

These essential skills are rooted in Positive Discipline, which is based on the belief, that as a parent, your biggest influence, in whatever challenges show up for your teen, will always be, your connection with them. 

 As a CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) informed clinician through We the Village, I provide support for parents of teens who are using substances. Instead of using confrontation or ultimatums, CRAFT focuses on reinforcement, problem-solving, and emotional support to create lasting change! Our teen only felt more ashamed of their use after we tried other substance use models with them. The switch to using CRAFT was the game changer for helping our teen move towards a better place with their use and us as parents being able to communicate and become motivators towards our teen making positive choices. 

I know first-hand how hard it can be as a parent of a teen. I also know how hard it is to have to watch them navigate difficult challenges and not know how to help them. You don't have to do this a lone! I truly believe in this process and hope that you will take the first step and reach out today so that I can be your guide on this crucial and transformational journey! 

I look forward to talking with you soon to learn how I can serve you and your family! xo

Kristin, MSW 

Email me at info@chooseconnectionscoaching.com

Positive Discipline Coach for Parents of Teens/Tweens

Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator

CRAFT Substance Use Support Informed Clinicia