Take it Outdoors Parenting
Parenting coach using outdoor sessions, based in San Jose
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $135 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Parenting teensBehavior challengesFamily communicationGoal setting and accountabilityStress and overwhelmStress and burnout |
| Works with | Parents and Teens |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Health coach |
| Based in | San Jose |
| Credentials | CTA Certified Life Coach |
Take it Outdoors Parenting is a coaching practice that helps parents set boundaries and repair their relationship with their children. The coach spent over 25 years in law enforcement as a School Resource Officer, Domestic Violence Detective and Hostage Negotiator. He has also taught parenting classes for over 10 years. Sessions often happen outside, on a hike, a walk or a seat in a park. He works with parents of strong-willed children and teens, and also with first responders.
What Take helps with
The work focuses on restoring balance at home and rebuilding trust between parents and children. It also covers stress and goal setting for adults.
- Setting clear and consistent boundaries
- Repairing the parent and child relationship
- Handling strong-willed children and teens
- Changing unwanted behaviors in children
- Talking with children about hard topics
- Helping teens build confidence and manage emotions
- Managing the stress of first responder life
- Setting goals and regaining motivation
Who Take works with
Clients are parents who feel frustrated by resistance from strong-willed children, especially as kids reach the teen years. Parents of teens who struggle with emotions, confidence or direction are a main group. The coach also works with first responders and with adults who want help with stress, goals or personal growth.
How Take works
Sessions use the outdoors. The process has four steps: Listening to the client's needs, setting practical goals, using time in nature to support reflection and open talk, and giving ongoing guidance. For teens, the coach works with his partner, Dr. Nikki Citrella, and they spend time building trust with the teen before deeper work. A free discovery session is offered first.
Background and qualifications
The coach worked in law enforcement for over 25 years. Roles included School Resource Officer, Domestic Violence Detective and Hostage Negotiator. He has also been a parent educator for over 10 years. He is a CTA Certified Life Coach. He draws on this work to help parents change unwanted behavior in strong-willed children. He was a strong-willed teen himself, and he has raised a strong-willed child. He states he has helped hundreds of parents restore balance at home.
Take it Outdoors Parenting pricing
Programs and services
- Free discovery session
- Online parenting seminar on communicating with your child
- Outdoor coaching sessions
- Teen coaching with a partner coach
- First responder coaching
Take it Outdoors Parenting reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former School Resource Officer and Hostage Negotiator who holds parent coaching sessions on outdoor walks and hikes.
Best for parents of strong-willed children or teens who want firm boundaries and a better relationship at home.
Common questions
How much does Take it Outdoors Parenting charge?
Coaching with Take runs $90 to $135 an hour. Message Take from this page for an exact quote.
What does Take it Outdoors Parenting help with?
Take it Outdoors Parenting helps with setting clear and consistent boundaries, repairing the parent and child relationship, handling strong-willed children and teens and changing unwanted behaviors in children.
Is Take it Outdoors Parenting certified?
Take it Outdoors Parenting lists: CTA Certified Life Coach.
Where do sessions with Take it Outdoors Parenting take place?
The coach likes to take clients outside for a hike, a walk or a seat in a park. The practice is based in San Jose.
Does Take it Outdoors Parenting work with first responders?
Yes. The practice offers first responder coaching for the stress of that work, along with parenting and life coaching.
How do I contact Take it Outdoors Parenting?
Send Take a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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