The Elderberry Tree Counselling and Therapy Services

The Elderberry Tree Counselling and Therapy Services Autism Parent Coach for mothers who have daughters on the spectrum.

The Elderberry Tree is now providing mental wellness coaching to mothers who are tired of burning out while trying to meet the needs of their daughter.

08/14/2024

Help Please ❤️
Are you a mother who has a daughter on the autism spectrum, that is under 25years old? If so, I could use your help!

I'm reaching out because I am creating a group coaching program that I wish existed when I was struggling the most, as a mom with a daughter on the autism spectrum.

(The needs of some girls and women on the spectrum can be quite different from other autistic people. These differences have not been adequately addressed by autism support programs and I would like to address this gap.)

For years I felt scattered and like I was failing in all the life areas I valued the most. 😣

Eventually, with tons of trial and error and research, I have been able to calm most of the chaos in our home. Life isn’t easy, but I feel more organized and capable in the primary areas of my life that are important to me. 🎉🥰🎉

I want to spare other moms the trial and error rollercoaster I had to go on in order to make my family life more manageable.

My dream is to help other overwhelmed moms, put evidenced based systems and habits in place that will allow them to address the needs of their autistic daughters……..WITHOUT burning themselves out.

I have been providing this type of support in my psychotherapy and parent coaching practice, for the past 10 years. Now, I would like to offer what I do 1:1, on a group basis.

🆘So, this is where I need your help.

I AM LOOKING FOR 10 MOMS, who have a daughter with autism and are feeling overwhelmed by the demands on their time.

The first 10 moms who enroll in my up coming group coaching program, will be able to access it at 50% off‼️

In exchange for this deep discount, these 10 moms will be able to provide their input and shape the content and delivery of the program.

Feedback expectations on these first 10 moms will be minimal. I will email once a week, with a 3-5 question survey, that will take 10 minutes or less to complete. Brief, weekly feedback will be requested from August 19 to October 15, 2024.

💰The full price of the program is $3000 for five months of group coaching support.

🎉The program starts on October 28, 2024 and runs for 5 months, with a 2 week break for the holidays.

🤩The first 10 moms who would like to receive the 5 month program at half price ($1500) will need to enroll and pay $1500 for the program by Sunday, August 18, 2024 by 11:59pm.

❓If you have questions and/or are ready to enroll, please TEXT me at 647-234-4374.

Please note, this is only for moms who have been struggling to juggle the needs of their autistic daughter, with their other responsibilities and want to learn a better way to manage what is most important to them.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Ajax, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm

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+16472344374

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