Parent Coaching

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Parent Coaching

Parenting can be rewarding, joyous and exciting – but it can also be scary and frustrating. Every parent faces challenges and needs help from time to time. When a challenge is complex or is too difficult to manage with only support from family and friends, experts at Sage can help. 

Parent coaching is when one or both parents meet with a professional to work on specified goals related to parenting. It can be useful for any parent, step-parent or caregiver who needs support to navigate their child’s specialized psychological and developmental needs. During our sessions, Sage’s parenting experts – whether psychologists, counselors, behavioral therapists or others – provide clear guidance and education about your child’s needs, developmental stage and/or diagnosis, offer guidance and support, and help improve your communication and coping skills. 

Who can benefit from it?

You might benefit from Sage’s parent coaching service if you, a family member, a caregiver or a friend would like to learn how to better support a child or teenager going through transitions and changes such as: 

  • Life transition issues (marriage, death, adoption, etc.) or familial changes. 
  • General behavioral issues. 
  • Learning issues such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia. 
  • Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). 
  • Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and conduct problems. 
  • Reactive attachment disorder (RAD). 
  • Suicidal ideation, attempt, or recent hospitalization for a mental health event. 
  • Eating disorders. 
  • Adolescent substance misuse. 
  • Parent in recovery or parental mental health. 
  • Trauma, survivors of abuse/domestic violence. 
  • Acculturation stress. 
  • Facilitating difficult conversations with your child, like adoption, sex, etc. 
  • New parents. 
  • Screen time issues. 
  • Adaptive communication. 
Dr Teizeem Dhanji Medical Director, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Eating Disorders Specialist

I am UK trained Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, with specialist experience in eating disorders...

Dr Wafa Saoud Clinical Psychologist, Lead of Children and Adolescent Services

Dr Wafa Saoud is a Canadian Clinical Psychologist, specialized in the treatment of children, adolescents, and emerging adults.

Dr Romena Toki Clinical Psychologist, Child, Adolescent & Adult Specialist

Dr Romen Toki had the privilege of working with children and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds in the UK and now in the UAE.

Everyone deserves Our special care

Zara's Journey

Zara is a 6-year-old girl whose parents, Sarah and Michael, sought support from Sage Clinic due to her challenging behaviors at home and school. Sarah and Michael described Zara as highly energetic, impulsive, and easily frustrated. They expressed concerns about her difficulties following instructions, managing her emotions, and interacting with peers.

During the initial consultation with a therapist at Sage Clinic, Sarah and Michael shared their experiences and observations of Zara's behavior. They described instances of tantrums, defiance, and difficulty transitioning between activities. They expressed frustration and concern about their ability to manage Zara's behavior effectively and create a harmonious family environment.

The therapist conducted a comprehensive assessment of Zara's behavior, including gathering information about her developmental history, family dynamics, and any factors that may be contributing to her challenges as well as observing her in sessions. Through collaborative discussions with Sarah and Michael, the therapist identified specific areas of concern and developed a tailored intervention plan to address Zara's behavioral difficulties.

The intervention plan included parent coaching sessions to provide Sarah and Michael with strategies and techniques for managing Zara's behavior more effectively. During these sessions, the therapist worked closely with Sarah and Michael to understand Zara's needs and the importance of recognizing and validating Zara's emotions and needs, even when her behavior is challenging. They also focused on establishing clear expectation and boundaries in a consistent manner and how to implement positive discipline techniques that focused on reinforcing desired behaviors and teaching problem-solving skills. The work also focused on communication strategies and behaviour management techniques for different settings such as in public, at home and at school. They practiced positive reinforcement, redirection, and de-escalation techniques to address problematic behaviors proactively.

Over time, Sarah and Michael noticed significant improvements in Zara's behavior and emotional well-being. With the support of parent coaching and consistent implementation of strategies learned, they felt more confident and empowered in their parenting approach. Zara's challenging behaviors decreased, and she developed greater self-awareness, self-control, and resilience.

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How it works

We know it’s likely to have been a struggle to get this far, but we are with you every step of the way. Our process is simple – we work with you to develop a unique plan and provide the a level of support according to your needs, whilst ensuring measurable and sustainable outcomes.

Appointment

Book an appointment by calling us on +971 4 575 5684 (or you can book online) and tell us what you are having difficulty with.

Consultation

We offer availability with highly experienced therapists suited to your needs and book the appointment for you.

Therapy

Meet the practitioner and begin the road to self-improvement. Have any concerns? Let us know so we can assist.

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