Free Download!

Therapeutic Responses to Common Behaviors

To help calm the chaos and diffuse the drama!

Request your copy today!

Special kids need special parenting!

The crazy antics traumatized kids come up with, and the extreme behaviors they seem to pull out of nowhere can be mind-blowing and maddening at best.

What we say and how we respond to them matters, though! Our special kids need specialized, or more appropriately, therapeutic parenting designed to help reduce their automatic fear responses, promote attachment and healing, and help rewire neural pathways in their brains that were damaged by trauma exposure.

Consequences and punishment don’t work. Rewards don’t work. The methods we were raised with or even that we successfully used with our other kids most likely won’t work either. In fact, all of these things will likely only increase tension and make things worse for our struggling kids. 

What is therapeutic parenting?

Though it seems there are many complicated definitions out there, true therapeutic parenting is simply a high nurture/high structure style of parenting designed to promote healing through relationships and connection. That’s it. That’s all!

It isn’t some fancy a list of rules or strategies of what to do or not do.  Nor is it coddling kids or turning a blind eye to poor behavior and allowing them to do whatever they want.

Real therapeutic parenting is a balanced approach that involves a lot of love, grace, patience, understanding, and guidance combined with very strong boundaries that keep everyone both physically and emotionally safe.

The responses outlined in this FREE cheat sheet are suggestions for how to appropriately and therapeutically respond to extraordinarily challenging behaviors in a way that will help to calm those tense situations instead of escalating them into a crisis. 

Start calming the chaos right away! 

Request your therapeutic responses today!

Meet your coach!

Hi! I’m Diana. I’m a wife, a mom to 3 awesome (but challenging) kids, and I’m a certified parent and family coach. Two of my children came to me through adoption and struggle with all sorts of issues including FASD, RAD, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, learning disabilities, and a whole lot more.  Sometimes they’re my greatest challenge and always my greatest gifts. Though we’re far from perfect and we still have our less than stellar days, we are healing and we are happy. Our family is living proof that it can and does happen!

I’d love to help you find your way out, too!  I have a passion for helping hurting, exhausted moms families find their way out of darkness and chaos and enjoy a greater sense of connection, peace, and harmony in their lives and in their homes. Learn more at serenitylinkscoaching.com

© 2019 Serenity Links Coaching, LLC | dba Diana Whiteheart                                         Home  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Use  |  Disclaimer

parent burnout

Yes! I need to know my parent burnout score!

Please send me this quiz right away. I need to know my real score and how well I'm holding up against the stress of parenting tough kids.


When you subscribe, you'll also receive other valuable information related to parenting children who struggle with intense emotional and behavior challenges. You may unsubscribe at any time. Check out our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


You have Successfully Subscribed!

email

Join Our List!

Sigh up and recieve cool stuff delivered right to your inbox. Dont worry...if you decide it's not for you, you have the option to unsubscribe at any point.


By clicking submit, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


You have Successfully Subscribed!

developmental trauma at a glance chart

YES! I need this chart!

Enter your name and email address to receive a full-size, high resolution copy of my "Developmental Trauma At-a-Glance" chart that shows all common symptoms of early childhood trauma exposure on a single printable page!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive information about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

Yes! I'm ready to restore peace and reclaim my life!

You're almost there! Enter your name and email address below to get instant access.


You will also receive other valuable information related to parenting tough kids who struggle with intense emotional and behavior issues. Unsubscribe anytime.


You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

Yes! I need help calming chaos and diffusing drama!

Enter your name and email address below and we'll send the Therapeutic Responses right out.


You will also receive other valuable information related to parenting tough kids who struggle with intense emotional and behavior issues. Unsubscribe anytime.


You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

Burnout Busters Academy | membership, support and mentoring for parents of children suffering from reactive attachment disorder, early childhood trauma, adoption problems, fetal alcohol syndrome, FASD, etc.

JOIN OUR WAITING LIST!

Registration for this program is currently closed but is anticipated to open again sometime between mid-summer to early fall 2020. Sign up today to get special notices, perk, early registration options, and discounts available only to those on the waiting list! 

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive information about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

 

Developmental Trauma at a glance chart

Free Download!

Sign up to receive a full-size, high-resolution copy of my "Developmental Trauma At-a-Glance Chart" that shows all common symptoms of early childhood trauma exposure on a single printable page.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

Affirmation cards for moms of children affected by reactive attachment disorder, developmental trauma, fetal alcohol syndrome, or mental illness

Free Affirmation Cards

Sign up to receive our beautiful, ready-to-print affirmation cards. These cards have been designed especially for moms of traumatized or mentally ill kids. They are a great pick-me-up for the hard days and a fabulous tool for calming and recentering yourself before engaging with your struggling child.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

Therapeutic Responses

Sign up below to receive my FREE cheat sheet full of sample therapeutic responses to intense behavior problems commonly associated with early childhood trauma exposure. Our special kids need special parenting. Using responses such as these can help calm chaos and diffuse drama right away!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

building resilience free download image

Building Resilience

Sign up below to receive my FREE cheat sheet for developing resilience, even in the face of parenting intense kids affected by developmental trauma. Learn to use your challenges for good and bounce back as a stronger version of yourself, regardless of what is going on around you.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

Weekly Newsletter

Sign up below to receive my weekly newsletter filled with inspirational articles, tidbits, and support especially for moms of children affected by complex developmental trauma, attachment problems, fetal alcohol exposure, and other mental health problems.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

building resilience free download image

Building Resilience

Sign up below to receive my FREE cheat sheet for developing resilience, even in the face of parenting intense kids affected by developmental trauma. Learn to use your challenges for good and bounce back as a stronger version of yourself, regardless of what is going on around you.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

Therapeutic Responses

Sign up below to receive my FREE cheat sheet full of sample therapeutic responses to intense behavior problems commonly associated with early childhood trauma exposure. Our special kids need special parenting. Using responses such as these can help calm chaos and diffuse drama right away!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

Affirmation cards for moms of children affected by reactive attachment disorder, developmental trauma, fetal alcohol syndrome, or mental illness

Free Affirmation Cards

Sign up to receive our beautiful, ready-to-print affirmation cards. These cards have been designed especially for moms of traumatized or mentally ill kids. They are a great pick-me-up for the hard days and a fabulous tool for calming and recentering yourself before engaging with your struggling child.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

Developmental Trauma at a glance chart

Free Download!

Sign up to receive a full-size, high-resolution copy of my "Developmental Trauma At-a-Glance Chart" that shows all common symptoms of early childhood trauma exposure on a single printable page.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

building resilience free download image

Building Resilience

Sign up below to receive my FREE cheat sheet for developing resilience, even in the face of parenting intense kids affected by developmental trauma. Learn to use your challenges for good and bounce back as a stronger version of yourself, regardless of what is going on around you.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

Parent Burnout Quiz for moms of kids affected by delveopmental trauma, attachment problems, FASD, and mental illness

What's Your Burnout Score?

Sign up below to receive a copy of my FREE Parent Burnout Quiz to help you assess your current level of burnout and see how well you're really handling the stress of parenting a child affected by developmental trauma and/or struggles with intense emotional and behavioral problems. 

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.

Affirmation cards for moms of children affected by reactive attachment disorder, developmental trauma, fetal alcohol syndrome, or mental illness

Free Affirmation Cards

Sign up to receive our beautiful, ready-to-print affirmation cards. These cards have been designed especially for moms of traumatized or mentally ill kids. They are a great pick-me-up for the hard days and a fabulous tool for calming and recentering yourself before engaging with your struggling child.

You have Successfully Subscribed!

About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy

 

You will also receive additional information and newsletters about parenting children affected by complex trauma, prenatal substance exposure, and mental illness. Unsubscribe anytime.