Our Offerings

At Child Coach Approach, we offer energized classes to learn the Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA). For those already familiar with NHA, we provide group and individualized coaching sessions, as well as in-home playdates in Asheville, NC, to help you refine your NHA techniques, build confidence, and stay NHA energized.

In addition to individual services, we offer specially designed packages in
honor of your dedication to your family and commitment to NHA principles.

LEARN

The Nurtured Heart Approach® (NHA) teaches us to shift the intensity of our big feelings into helpful and healthful expressions of our gifts. This method helps adults navigate from a heart-centered place, feeling more equipped to move gracefully through the big feelings moments.

Be ready for some cognitive, energy, and heart shifting as we explore these transformative truths together. Your journey towards fostering greatness in children starts here!

The Nurtured Heart Approach® Classes

NHA 101

Curious about the Nurtured Heart Approach®? Start here! This one-hour Zoom class provides a foundational overview of NHA, a powerful method designed to transform challenging children and your relationship with them. You will learn immediate tools to start making positive changes. You will gain a new perspective that guides intense children towards transformation and helps all children flourish.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this class will introduce you to key strategies that encourage positive behavior, self-regulation, and emotional resilience.

  • What you'll gain:

    • A clear understanding of the core principles of NHA

    • Insights into how NHA can shift patterns of behavior

    • Practical tips you can start using immediately


    Details:

    • Duration: 1 hour

    • Mode: Online via Zoom

    • Cost: $15

    Ideal For: Parents, caregivers, and educators who are new to NHA and want to explore its potential benefits for their family or classroom.

NHA Deep Dive

Delve into the Nurtured Heart Approach® with our deep dive training. With 6 hours of engaging content, this class uses stories, videos, and interactive exercises to help you understand how your intense child perceives themselves and their relationships. You'll gain effective tools that speak the child's language - Energy! - and help reframe how you see your child, motivating them to live in greatness and use their intensity in wonderful and purposeful ways.

  • What You Will Learn:

    • NHA methodology and core concepts.

    • Techniques for transforming your intense child's behavior and your relationship.

    • The 4 types of NHA Recognitions to build Inner Wealth™ in your children and yourself

    • The importance of Restet, Restart, Restore practices.

    Details:

    • Duration: 6 hours

    • Mode: Online via Zoom

    • Investment: $150

    Ideal For:

    Parents and educators who are new to or have basic understanding of NHA and are ready to dive deeper into it's principles and techniques.

SHARE

Parenting is a tough job. And parenting an intense child is intense! You don’t have to do it alone. Find support in a group of NHA pioneers developing their NHA lifestyle.  Wherever you are on your NHA path, our community gets it. We walk with you through the inevitable bumps in the road and celebrate your greatness. 

We offer 3 different coaching groups to meet your needs.

Group Coaching Offerings

Standing Strong

This group focuses on you and your parenting experience. Join a supportive community where your voice and heart are seen, heard, and appreciated. Standing Strong provides space to be vulnerable, laugh, cry, and deeply connect with others who get you.

  • What You Will Experience

    • Heart-nurturing connections with other parents.

    • Guidance to reframe parenting challenges.

    • Tools to uncover your inner greatness using the NHI Inner Wealth™ coaching model.

    Details:

    • Meetings: offered 3 times each month on Zoom

    • $40 per meeting - or -
      $90 for 3 meetings in one month

    Ideal for: Parents seeking support, connection, and empowerment in their NHA journey.

123 Take a Stand!

Boost your NHA skills and commitment. This group coaching series delves deep into each of the 3 Stands™, providing space for heart-storming, practice, and real-life application.

We'll meet three times each month. You can join the 3-week series or attend specific topics that interest you. Each month, the first meeting will focus on Stand 1, the second on Stand 2, and the third on Stand 3, providing a comprehensive exploration of each stand.

  • What You Will Gain:

    • Enhanced understanding of the 3 Stands™.

    • Practice practical strategies to apply NHA in daily life.

    • A supportive environment for sharing challenges and successes.

    Details:

    • Meetings: 3 times each month on Zoom

    • $40 per meeting - or -
      $90 for 3 meetings in one month

    Ideal For:
    Parents wanting to deepen their NHA practice and connect with a community of dedicated learners.

NHA Q+A

Address your pressing parenting questions and challenges in our monthly Q&A sessions. Share examples from your life and collaborate with other parents to find NHA-aligned solutions.

  • What You Will Experience:

    • Real-time advice on parenting struggles.

    • Collective wisdom and support from the NHA community.

    • Practical solutions to apply in your family dynamics.

    Details:

    • Meetings: 1 time each month on Zoom

    • $40 per meeting

    Ideal For:
    Parents navigating everyday challenges who seek effective advice and community support.

DEEPEN

Parenting is a journey. Learn effective tools for navigating life’s moments with your children. I create a safe and welcoming environment where you and your children feel comfortable exploring feelings, celebrating successes, and tackling challenges. These sessions incorporate the wisdom I have gained in almost 20 years as a pediatric Occupational Therapist. Together, we will:

  • Listen Deeply: Discover both your and your child's true needs to find the keys to a peaceful family.

  • Understand Unique Perceptions: Discover how sensory and energetic information, alongside heart and brain pathways, influence emotions and behaviors.

  • Centralize Your Parenting: Identify your center for guiding and nurturing your child effectively.

PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

Caregiver Conversation

Personalized to your family’s unique style and needs, this coaching is for those invested in creating a more peaceful home. Whether you need a compassionate listener or someone to help you reframe and move through challenges, I am here to assist.

  • How can Caregiver Conversations help my family?

    • Uncover Solutions: Find greatness in what you're already doing

    • Reframe Behaviors: Shift problematic behaviors into fuel for greatness

    • Build Inner Wealth™: Explore strategies for fostering emotional growth and an "I AM" portfolio of greatness

    • Navigate Emotional Times: Learn to move through charged moments for both parent and child.

    • Guide Towards Healthy Responses: Discover effective ways to create clarity and encourage healthy and responsible choices.

    • Support Implementation: Learn new ways to apply the 3 Stands™ with your unique family.

    Details:

    • Format: 50-min One-time virtual calls or series of sessions

    Ideal For: Parents and caregivers seeking customized support and insight.

Playdate

Experience NHA firsthand in your home through engaging activities and routines. We model NHA principles to support your NHA understanding and implementation. Playdates help shift the situational energy and guide you to direct your energy towards fueling successful connection and building inner wealth.

  • Playdates are currently offered in the Asheville, NC area.

    Part 1: Playdate at Home (60 minutes)
    We engage your child/family in energized play or through everyday routines while modeling NHA. We provide the intense energy your child is seeking in a safe and healthy way. Create harmonious experiences between your children and you.

    Part 2: Follow-up Playdate Parent Coaching (50 minutes)
    Personalized coaching to process the playdate experience and develop your tools for moving forward.

    Details:

    • Format: One-time playdate or series of sessions.

    • One playdate includes the 60-min in home visit and 50 minute parent conversation/ coaching call.

    • ***Your first Playdate begins with a 50-min Caregiver Conversation to clarify your values, family rules, and priorities. (3-parts total)***

    • To ensure high value of this service, Playdates and Parent Conversations must be scheduled to occur no more than 7 days apart.

    Ideal for:

    Parents eager to boost their NHA confidence and create a joyful, nurturing home environment that encourages emotional regulation and healthy behaviors through the Nurtured Heart Approach®.

  • Experience the Nurtured Heart Approach® in Action: Watch your children thrive as they dive into engaging activities and routines that bring the Nurtured Heart Approach® to life.

    Boost Emotional Regulation: Through playful activities, your child will learn to better manage their emotions and reactions, equipping them with lifelong skills.

    Strengthen Parent-Child Bonds: The follow-up parent coaching session offers powerful insights and strategies to deepen your connection with your children, making everyday interactions more meaningful.

    Gain Practical Tools and Strategies: Walk away with actionable advice and effective tools that you can immediately weave into your daily routines to support your child's growth and well-being.

    Build Confidence in NHA Parenting: Both you and your child will develop a solid confidence in applying the Nurtured Heart Approach®, empowering you to handle real-life situations with greater ease.

    Enjoy Customizable Learning: The individualized attention ensures that everything is tailored to fit the unique needs and dynamics of your family, making the learning experience highly relevant and effective.

    Encourage Positive Behaviors: By focusing on and reinforcing positive behaviors, you will see an uptick in cooperation and constructive actions from your children, creating a harmonious home environment.

Be part of our community of heart nurturers!

COMMIT

Parenting an intense kid can be extremely isolating, especially when your approach doesn't align with mainstream methods. You landed on the Nurtured Heart Approach® because you are tired of repeating yourself, feeling ignored and disrespected, playing referee, and reacting to your child’s big feelings that seem to come out of nowhere. You are ready to transform those frustrations and guide your family towards healthier relationships with self, others, and environments.

Change requires commitment, momentum, and community. It’s about showing up, committing to the journey, and growing together with shared experiences and expert advice in a consistent, encouraging environment. We honor your commitment to transformation and offer packages to suit your needs.

Our Commitment Packages are designed for families just like yours, who are dedicated to transformation with the Nurtured Heart Approach®. Connect with like-minded peers in our engaging group sessions, and dive into personalized strategies with individualized coaching. Our groups are small and intimate to provide the opportunity for everyone to feel seen, heard, and appreciated. Benefit from advice, shared experiences, and customized strategies designed to make a profound impact in your family’s life.

COMMITMENT PACKAGES

COMMITMENT

9 Group Coaching Meetings

Energize your parenting greatness with our Commitment Package, offering unwavering support and connection. This package includes 9 group coaching sessions designed to give you the space to share, listen, and learn from other parents who get what you’’re going through. Stay energized with the group momentum while developing your NHA lifestyle and community .

$360

$200

DEEP
COMMITMENT

9 Group Coaching Meetings
+ 6 Caregiver Conversations

Unlock your potential with our Deep Commitment Package, offering a comprehensive blend of community support and personalization. This package includes 9 Group Coaching meetings alongside 6 Individualized Caregiver Conversations. It is designed to deepen your NHA skills, community, and give you ample time to work through your personal family situations with focused individualized support.

$360 + $900 = $1260

$800

FAMILY
COMMITMENT

9 Group Coaching Meetings
+ 6 In-Home Playdates
+ 6 Caregiver Conversations

Transform your family with our Family Commitment Package, offering a first-hand NHA deepening experience for your whole family. This package includes 9 Group Coaching Meetings, 6
in-home Playdates, and 6 Caregiver Conversations. It is designed to feel NHA in action, expand your NHA toolkit and network, and encourage implementing NHA with confidence.

$360 + $1200 + $900 = $2460

$1400

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