Introduction to The Gifts of the Strong Willed Child

Introduction to our unique "Reconnected" approach to parenting. Gain a paradigm shift in your perspective on the behaviour of Strong Willed Child.  When we embrace our role as parent as a path of personal and spiritual growth it offers so much growth.  

We will give you the tools to use to gain insight and clarity about the unique gifts your child has for you, as they relate to your own personal history and soul path. 

This perspective shift ALONE creates a sense of 'relief' within the often strained relationships we have with our Strong Willed Kids. 

In addition, this perspective is critical in order to truly shift dynamics and habits at the root cause rather than putting a bandaid on the situation until the next time it all explodes!

Understanding autonomy needs

To begin to understand the unique needs of your unique child, we begin this week with an exploration of Autonomy needs.

You will learn strategies for working with Autonomy needs 'in the heat of the moment' and also how to meet Autonomy needs ahead of time so as to reduce the level of 'jostling' for control in your home. 

If your child feels like a 'control' freak, this week alone will give you several useful strategies and insights. 

Understanding sensory needs

There is a growing recognition that many children experience the world in their own unique sensory way. And these sensory experiences can sometimes be the driving force behind your strong willed child behaviour.

If you have ever felt confused as to why your child is strong willed, or your child has long 'melt downs', this week's content can help you to begin to better understand and meet your child's needs. 

Learn how to step into your child's shoes and use the neurobiology of your connection with them to deepen your understanding of how they perceive the world.

Understanding relationship needs

Relationships matter. Connection is a survival need for young children and their early experiences of the world and themselves occurs purely through their main relationships. On top of this life is sometimes just downright hard!

As families we go through challenges and sometimes this can mean that our relationships can be impacted by grief, loss, and other challenges. In this section, we take a look at your family dynamics and history to unpack any relational patterns that may be 'holding' your family in a particular dynamic.  

Sounds harrowing, I know, but in reality it is a lighthearted exploration with the tools to recognise what patterns your family is ready to let go and heal from. Remember, it isn't necessarily what happened in the past that matters, rather, it is what we do now that counts. 

Despite being therapists, we are humans too, and have traversed loss, grief and trauma with our children as well.  So we know first hand the power of a family who has come through difficulty together! You will know if it is time!

Understanding leadership needs

How is your own relationship with power, leadership and boundaries? You know the difference between when you say something with conviction compared to when we are 'on the fence''. 

Our kids know it too! and if a Strong Willed Kid can sense even a small wobble they will not let off.  If you have a strong willed child, I know you feel me on this. Learn simple tools and concepts to cultivate your own inner authority and resolve so that your child 'feels' your authority.  

For many of us, we need to do some healing or reflective work around our own relationship with boundaries and control to comfortably step into this role. This is the week we will do just that!