Kaleidoscope Coaching and Counseling

Kaleidoscope Coaching and Counseling A Neuro-Diversity Affirming, family focused practice providing support and guidance for the whole family. Got ADHD? We can help the whole family

๐—๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป-๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ฒ
MA, LMFT, ADHD-CCSP
Adlerian Marriage & Family Therapist,
Educator, ADHD Specialist

I have spent over 30 years navigating the twists and turns of marriage, as well as 25+ years raising high-energy, chaotic kids who don't conform to society's or school's standards. Despite not fitting in, my children are quirky, funny, and possess ginormous hearts. Throughout the past two de

cades, I have dedicated myself to helping my family successfully navigate the challenges that come with ADHD. Now, I am extending my expertise to assist others in finding independence, success, and bringing joy back into their parenting and family life!

๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

When working with new individuals or families facing ADHD-related struggles, I begin by offering a compassionate and understanding ear. It is important for me to create a safe space for open communication. Additionally, I provide education on ADHD to normalize the difficulties associated with this condition. By gaining insight and understanding into how ADHD affects daily life, we can shift our focus towards effective problem-solving strategies.

๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—–๐—ผ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

Once we have established a foundation of empathy and knowledge about ADHD, we embark on a journey of co-creating solutions that address the specific challenges you face due to your ADHD. Together, we work towards finding practical strategies that enhance your ability to manage time effectively, improve organization skills, develop coping mechanisms for impulsivity and distractibility, strengthen relationships, boost self-esteem and overall well-being.

06/30/2025

Just stumbled upon this video and HAD to share.

Have you ever heard phrases like these?
โ€œWhy can't you focus?โ€
โ€œWhat do you mean you forgot?โ€
โ€œYou have so much potential!โ€
โ€œYouโ€™re just lazy.โ€ ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ’”

If you or someone you know has ADHD, these phrases might hit a little too close to home.

Check out this eye-opening TedTalk by Salif, where he dives deep into the roots of ADHD and offers a fresh perspective. He highlights not only the challenges but also the unique strengths that come with it. You may watch this in YouTube too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWCocjh5aK0

Children develop responsibility not from harsh rules or complete freedom, but from opportunities to learn in a supportiv...
06/19/2025

Children develop responsibility not from harsh rules or complete freedom, but from opportunities to learn in a supportive and respectful environment.

Letโ€™s create a space where kids can grow into responsible and caring individuals. Here are some practical tips to help you strike that balance:

1. ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: Assign them tasks they can manage. This helps build their confidence.
2. ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—–๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Kids need to understand the rules and the reasons behind them.
3. ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜: Approach situations with kindness and firmness. Kids learn by watching you!
4. ๐—”๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Making mistakes is a crucial part of learning. Support them as they navigate this.

Remember, itโ€™s not about being the strict parent or the โ€œcoolโ€ parentโ€”it's about guiding them with love and respect.

Ever felt like youโ€™re walking a tightrope, trying to balance discipline and support with your neurodiverse kiddos? Youโ€™r...
06/16/2025

Ever felt like youโ€™re walking a tightrope, trying to balance discipline and support with your neurodiverse kiddos? Youโ€™re definitely not alone! What might look like โ€œbad behaviorโ€ is often just emotional dysregulation peeking through. ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ’”

When our neurodiverse kids get overwhelmed, their brains flip to survival mode! Theyโ€™re not acting out on purpose; they just havenโ€™t mastered those coping skills yet. The more we understand this, the more confident weโ€™ll feel when the going gets tough. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’ช

Thatโ€™s where my program "๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—จ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€" comes in. Youโ€™ll get all the actionable tools, genuine and evidence-based support, and a community that truly gets it.

Ready to feel empowered? Just drop the words โ€œParent Rescueโ€ in the comments below, and weโ€™ll slide into your DMs with the link to sign up!

Letโ€™s navigate this journey together! ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ‘‡

Great news! Weโ€™ve pushed back the registration deadline for "๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—จ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐——...
06/12/2025

Great news! Weโ€™ve pushed back the registration deadline for "๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—จ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€." You now have until ๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต to sign up!

If you're overwhelmed by challenging behavior, feeling like you've lost control, or struggling with disrespect from your kids, this course is for you.

Hereโ€™s why you should consider joining:

1. ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ! Parenting is a full-time job with no time off. It can be exhausting, and sometimes you just need a breather. By joining the Parent Rescue training, youโ€™ll gain valuable skills in Positive Discipline while connecting with other parents facing similar challenges. Youโ€™ll see that youโ€™re not alone, and youโ€™ll have a support network to rely on when things get tough. Plus, you might even make some new friends along the way.

2. ๐—œ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด. If you catch yourself raising your voice more than youโ€™d like, donโ€™t worryโ€”youโ€™re definitely not the only one. But letโ€™s be real: yelling rarely gets you the results you want and can often make things messier. Positive discipline techniques can help you communicate better, set clear boundaries, and create a calmer home vibe. Not to mention, your vocal cords will thank you!

3. ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—บ๐—ฒ! ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ, ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น! ๐Ÿ˜ With more than 30 years of experience in marriage and raising neurodivergent kids, Iโ€™ve got practical, actionable tools to share that you can start using right away.

4. ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜†โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ. By signing up for the Parent Rescue training, youโ€™re not just seeking peace of mind; youโ€™re making a smart investment in your familyโ€™s future. The skills and strategies youโ€™ll learn will help create a positive and nurturing home, giving your kids the best chance to thrive.

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ?

If youโ€™re ready to swap yelling for positive discipline, donโ€™t wait any longer. Sign up for Parent Rescue today and prepare to transform your parenting approach. Your kids (and your ears) will thank you! Register here โ†’ https://www.kcccares.com/parent-rescue

Ready to be the calm and confident parent your neurodiverse child deserves? Trust me, youโ€™re not alone in this journey, ...
06/09/2025

Ready to be the calm and confident parent your neurodiverse child deserves? Trust me, youโ€™re not alone in this journey, and Iโ€™ve got just the thing for you!

Join us for ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—จ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€. This program is your go-to guide for navigating the ups and downs of parenting with ease and self-assurance.

Hereโ€™s what youโ€™ll take away by the end of our session:

1๏ธโƒฃ Learn exactly what to say and do in any situation, so you can approach parenting with total peace of mind.

2๏ธโƒฃ Build a deep, lasting connection with your kids that sticks around, even when theyโ€™re off doing their own thing.

3๏ธโƒฃ Receive a detailed parenting guide tailored specifically for your neurodiverse child at every stage of their development, all backed by years of experience!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Donโ€™t let this chance pass you by! Sign up now for our session starting Wednesday, June 11th. Itโ€™s time to take that first step toward a happier, more connected family life. Letโ€™s make a lasting, positive impact together! ๐Ÿ’ชโค๏ธ

Register here: https://www.kcccares.com/parent-rescue

Feeling overwhelmed or confused? โ€œParent Rescueโ€ offers support to help you confidently and lovingly connect with your neurodivergent child.

Hereโ€™s a little something to ponder today... โค๏ธ
06/06/2025

Hereโ€™s a little something to ponder today... โค๏ธ

Are you feeling like youโ€™re stuck in an endless loop of reminders, negotiations, and the dreaded yelling? ๐Ÿ˜ฉ Trust me, yo...
06/04/2025

Are you feeling like youโ€™re stuck in an endless loop of reminders, negotiations, and the dreaded yelling? ๐Ÿ˜ฉ Trust me, youโ€™re not alone! Itโ€™s time for a change!

Join us for โ€œ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐˜€ ๐—จ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€.โ€ This isnโ€™t just another parenting class; itโ€™s ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š transformative experience youโ€™ve been waiting for! ๐Ÿ’ชโค๏ธ

Say goodbye to frustration and hello to inspiring your kids to listen, cooperate, and take responsibilityโ€”without the guilt trip!

Whether youโ€™re feeling overwhelmed, confused, or just want a deeper bond with your child, โ€œParent Rescueโ€ is your go-to guide through this wild, beautiful journey of parenting.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ The next session kicks off on June 11, and thereโ€™s still time to secure your spot! This 6-week training is packed with essential tools to nurture your neurodiverse kiddos in a positive, loving, and effective way.

Hereโ€™s a sneak peek at what youโ€™ll learn:

ยป Understanding the โ€œwhyโ€ behind defiance and how to tackle it head-on!
ยป Cultivating respect instead of resentmentโ€”yes, please!
ยป Why timeouts and threats often backfire, plus awesome alternatives!
ยป How your parenting style might be impacting your childโ€™s behavior (letโ€™s get real!).
ยป The Wheel of Choice: a game-changer that helps kids make decisions and boosts their confidence.
ยป Practical tools you can start using TODAYโ€”even with those strong-willed little ones!

Ready to transform your parenting journey into one filled with understanding and connection? ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’– Letโ€™s make a difference, together! Click here to register โ†’ https://www.kcccares.com/parent-rescue

Discover the Strengths of the ADHD Brain! Did you know that ADHD brains are wired for creativity, innovation, and out-of...
06/02/2025

Discover the Strengths of the ADHD Brain!

Did you know that ADHD brains are wired for creativity, innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking? If youโ€™re ready to explore the unique challenges and strengths that come with ADHD, weโ€™re here to help!

Schedule an appointment with us, and together weโ€™ll find the tools that empower you to thrive. The possibilities are limitless when you embrace your unique mind!

Contact us here to get started ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.kcccares.com/contact

You know youโ€™ve got amazing kids, but you feel like youโ€™re stuck in a never-ending loop of nagging, repeating yourself, ...
05/28/2025

You know youโ€™ve got amazing kids, but you feel like youโ€™re stuck in a never-ending loop of nagging, repeating yourself, and, letโ€™s face it, yelling. Itโ€™s draining, right?

You ask them nicely to do something, and itโ€™s like youโ€™re speaking a different language. You give it another shot, and still, nothing. Next thing you know, youโ€™re frustrated and raising your voice, which is not how you want to roll as a parent.

If youโ€™re feeling overwhelmed and a bit let down by your parenting game, youโ€™re definitely not alone. Lots of parents go through this and feel like theyโ€™re failing. But guess what? You donโ€™t have to handle it all on your own.

Check out the Parent Rescue program! Together, we'll work on turning your home into a peaceful sanctuaryโ€”no more yelling, no more drama, and absolutely no more burnout. Weโ€™ll tackle this wild, beautiful parenting journey with confidence and kindness.

Ready to dive in? Click here โ†’ https://www.kcccares.com/parent-rescue, and letโ€™s get started!

๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ!Encouragement is the secret sauce to helping our kids grow into amazing humans. When we ...
05/22/2025

๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ!

Encouragement is the secret sauce to helping our kids grow into amazing humans. When we highlight their actions instead of just giving praise, we inspire them to keep pushing forward. ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

Swipe ๐Ÿ‘‰ to discover some powerful phrases thatโ€™ll uplift and motivate your little ones! ๐Ÿ’–

And hey, if youโ€™ve got your own go-to phrases that inspire your kids, drop them in the comments below! Letโ€™s create a treasure trove of encouragement together!โค๏ธ

You donโ€™t need to be a perfect parent, but you do need to be present.Parenting is a mix of highs and lows, and mistakes ...
05/20/2025

You donโ€™t need to be a perfect parent, but you do need to be present.

Parenting is a mix of highs and lows, and mistakes are part of the process. What matters most is showing up for your kids, both physically and emotionally.

Being present means engaging with your children, listening to what they have to say, and being there for important momentsโ€”whether it's helping with homework, cheering them on at a soccer game, or just enjoying a meal together. Itโ€™s about creating an environment where your child feels valued and understood.

You donโ€™t need to have all the answers or follow every parenting trend to be effective. Whatโ€™s important is building a trusting relationship. Kids remember the times you were there for them, not the times when you felt overwhelmed or unsure.

So, let go of the idea of being the โ€œperfectโ€ parent. Focus instead on being a steady source of love and support. Celebrate the small wins, learn from the tough times, and remember that your presence is what truly builds your child's sense of security and self-worth. Being an engaged parent can make a real differenceโ€”flaws and all.

Letโ€™s be real for a second: parenting can feel like you're constantly scaling a mountain. Seriously, every day brings a ...
05/19/2025

Letโ€™s be real for a second: parenting can feel like you're constantly scaling a mountain. Seriously, every day brings a new set of challengesโ€”getting everyone out the door in the morning, wrestling with bedtime, juggling meals, handling homework, enforcing chores, breaking up sibling fights, and letโ€™s not forget those tech meltdowns. It's exhausting, right?

But hereโ€™s the good news: youโ€™re not alone in this, and there's definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. You can break free from this cycle of stress and frustration. And believe it or not, it can actually be simpler and less overwhelming than you imagine.

Countless parents have been where you are, feeling just as stuck. Theyโ€™ve tried the same old strategies, only to end up right back where they started, scratching their heads and wondering what theyโ€™re missing. If that resonates with you, itโ€™s time to shake things up with a fresh approach.

Let me introduce you to my Parent Rescue program. This isnโ€™t just a bunch of feel-good fluff; it's loaded with practical strategies and support to help you navigate those parenting hurdles with ease. You'll get the tools you need to encourage cooperation, build respect, and create a more peaceful home.

Itโ€™s time for a fresh startโ€”one that empowers you and your family to soar to new heights. Click below to learn more!

Feeling overwhelmed or confused? โ€œParent Rescueโ€ offers support to help you confidently and lovingly connect with your neurodivergent child.

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