ABOUT ME
My biggest passion in life is supporting ANYONE who has Big Emotions, have spirited kids with Big Emotions
or loved ones with Big Emotions.
My goal in working with you is to give you evidence-based tools to deal with your and others' Big Emotions, while helping you understand the science behind it, so that the tools make sense.
As humans, pain is inevitable, but fortunately for us, suffering is optional. The skills I give you, not only help stop your suffering, but change ALL your relationships; including the most important one -- the one with yourself.
I've been a Parenting and Big Emotions Coach for over 12 years, with also 20 years of experience as a workshop and support group facilitator.
I'm a trained Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) coach for adults with Big Emotions, and for parents, spouses and siblings of loved ones with Emotional Dysregulation. DBT is full of wonderful skills that anyone can use for themselves and with loved ones who might feel things more intensely.
I also use Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) to find the source of the Emotional Dysregulation and help you and/or your child find solutions to solve the problem that is causing the Big Emotions (which is sometimes expressed with Big Behaviours).
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As a trained Compassionate Communication Parenting (NVC) Coach, I also teach you communication skills that lead to better connection with yourself and your loved ones.
All the skills I teach come from a place of compassion, respect and non-judgment, and together, we find ways to alleviate your stress, frustration and fatigue (burnout) by giving you the support and skills you need.
... and BTW, I really really get it, because my three kids, my spouse and I all have brains wired for Big Emotions.
* Experience with and total unconditional acceptance of people with ADHD, Autism, OCD, RSD, BPD, PDA, Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, C-PTSD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, SPD, Substance Use Disorder, etc., and all people no matter your race, skin colour, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, language, appearance, immigration status, mental health, etc.
** I have a sliding scale (based on income) and will always do my best to accommodate anyone who needs support.
Please don't feel like you can't contact me because of income. :)
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I look forward to working with you to make your life more wonderful. Ani Spooner
