Meet Simona

Supporting Moms of Older Teens (15-19) —through the tense moments and into deeper connection

…and I know how heart-stretching this season of parenting can be.

When our kids were younger, there were whole books about what to expect.  But the path of parenting an emerging adult, especially in these fast-changing times, asks something new from us.

They still need us. Just not in the same ways.

And sometimes, even with the best intentions, conversations can spiral into tension, pushback, or shutdown.

CRINGE-SURFING

And as if parenting an older teen or young adult wasn't complicated enough...

For some of us- depending on our personal histories, this stage of parenting is not only asking us to learn new skills, but we are also faced with that stomach-squeeze feeling of realizing we may have inadvertently leaked some of our generational "stuff" onto our kiddos.  

And as uncomfortable as those cringe-surfing moments are, they are exactly what sets our kids up with a foundation that empowers them as they navigate their own challenges.  By continuing to do our own work, we are modeling the foundations for resilience. Which is always important, and perhaps especially important since they are stepping into adulthood in these fast-changing time.

I'm so glad you're here.

I’d love to invite you to explore the resources here—and if you’re feeling called, let’s connect in a free Parent Relief Strategy Session. It’s a chance to explore your biggest parenting challenge and co-create a personalized plan. You don’t have to figure this season out alone.

From my heart to yours,

Simona

Simona Vivi H
Hadjigeorgalis (ha-gee-george-alice)

Training & Professional Background

While a strong coaching relationship with one another is the most important element, you may be curious to know the methods, tools, and philosophies I draw upon in our work together. 

In addition to my extensive informal studies, which include deep dives into the work of Dan Siegel/R. Sapolsky (neurobiology), Deb Dana/Stephen Porges (polyvagal), Lindsay Gibson (cycle-breaking), Terry Real (relational skills), Kiva Schuler (empowered parenting), Marshall Rosenberg (communication skills), and others.  

My formal trainings include:

• Certified Coach. Applied Depth Institute, 2- year professional coaching program
• National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) Program on Trauma-Informed Care
• The Neurobiology of Feeling Safe: working with Boundaries Inside and Out (Jules Taylor Shore)
• The Relational Brain: The Neurobiology of Relational Life Therapy & How it Works to Rewire Your Brain (Terry Real and Jules Taylor Shore)
• Neurobiology with Heart (Juliane Taylor Shore)
• Eden Energy Medicine (non-certification track; 4 years of study)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Coaches
• Resonance: Skills and practices for right-brain to right-brain resonance 8-week course (Sarah Peyton)
• Resonant Language 8-week course (Sarah Peyton)

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