Building Healthier Family
Relationships
Trust
Create a relationship with your children based on trust, connection and collaboration
Harmony
Experience peace, harmony and mutual understanding with your children
healing
Heal the wounds you experienced as a child, so your children don’t have to
No parent always knows what to do...
Without conscious effort, our parenting methods can create conflict instead of connection. The authoritarian way most of us have been taught to parent, creates conflict and frustration, endless power struggles and leaves us with broken and distant relationships with our children.
When we parent our children without working through our own history, we are destined to repeat painful patterns we ourselves experienced as children, no matter how badly we want it to be different.
It’s Never Too Late to Turn Things Around
No matter what your relationship with your child(ren) looks like right now, there is hope. Depending on where things are at, it can be hard to believe there is truly another way. But I promise you there is.
No parent always knows what to do. We create plans, trying to foster connections that matter, while watching our idealistic dreams get overrun by the changes and challenges that accompany the stages of life.
Hi! I'm Lisa Friend
I became a parenting coach because I was completely committed to repairing and strengthening the relationships I had with my children as they became young adults.
Once I understood how possible it was to build a relationship with children based on mutual trust, understanding and care, I became deeply passionate about supporting other parents in this life-changing work. I believe all children deserve to be guided and loved by the best version each of us have to offer them, as parents.
I know that you want to be a loving, peaceful parent that has a meaningful connected relationship with your children. In order to do that you need to find a way to reimagine and reestablish a different kind of relationship with your kids.
"Lisa taught me how to “own my truth” in every aspect of my life…personally and professionally. My brain was automatically jumping to conclusions and Lisa simply, and lovingly walked me through real life positive alternatives. After each of our sessions I immediately felt calmer."
-Laura
"My experience has been bold. Lisa quickly gets to the root of the matter and helps you challenge your expectations and beliefs about a problem. She’s helped me stop living in overwhelm. I recommend you try Lisa’s coaching because she is resolute in helping her clients."
-Fiona
"Learning what was behind the many layers of thoughts I had, was quite a life lesson in itself. I recommend that you try coaching with Lisa because she is truly authentic. You’ll be amazed at how “light" you can honestly feel."
-Carol
The traditional ‘power-over’ model of parenting isn’t working.
Which makes you feel like you’re going to spend the rest of your life struggling with your children and continue to feel like you’re just not doing a good job as a parent.
I believe that the real issue is that we’re not taught how to be the kind of parents most of us long to be so we end up slipping into the patterns that were ingrained in us in our own childhoods.
I understand how hard it is to ask for help as a parent. Which is why when you contact me, you will be met with understanding, a non-judgemental openness and a supportive, personalized, effective plan that I will personally guide you through every step of the way.
Here's How It Works:
When you book a call with me, we’ll sit down together and talk so I can get a sense of what’s going on for you and your family and where I can offer support.
I’ll explain my approach and the options we have for working together. You can ask any questions you have and see what type of support would be the best fit for your life and schedule.
If it feels right to you, we can book our first session and get started. If it’s not a good fit, I will do my best to offer alternative resources or suggestions for support, wherever possible. There’s no pressure of any kind, simply an opportunity to see if we are a good fit to work together.
"Lisa created a space where I felt truly seen, heard, and supported. The transformation in my relationship with my son has been nothing short of life-changing. I will always be grateful to Lisa for walking alongside me with such compassion, wisdom, and unwavering belief in me. If you're considering working with Lisa, know that you're giving yourself an incredible gift."
-Breanne
"Coaching with Lisa has helped me immensely in so many ways. The one thing I love about Lisa's coaching is it's exactly what you need. She doesn’t beat about the bush. She makes you feel so comfortable in such a safe environment. Lisa has that no BS approach and I absolutely love her. I recommend that you try coaching with Lisa because she will help you improve relationships in your life, starting with yourself."
-Gemma
"I came into coaching feeling sad, confused, and longing for the lighthearted version of myself that seemed to have disappeared. During our conversation, I felt deeply heard. One of the greatest gifts from our session was the clarity I gained. I wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone seeking a coach who helps people rediscover what truly matters."
-Izzah
Let's Talk!
So that you can stop blaming yourself.
And instead take the first step towards building healthier family relationships at any age and stage of life.
