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SERVICES  |  MI FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Parents and Families

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Are you worried about a teen in your life?  Do you see signs of trouble?

You now have another way to address current problems and prevent them from escalating in the future.

Do you know a teen who needs immediate help for a serious issue (drugs, drinking, attendance issues, self-harm, suicidal thoughts)?

Our evidence-based MI services are immediately available for you.

 

1) Individual counselling sessions, 2) A book encompassing theory, practical examples, and tools, or 3) A self-paced online course with theory, everyday examples, and helpful exercises.

Do you want to improve your relationship with a teen in your life?

Learn positive ways to develop better relationships on your own or together with others.

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Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a Change Agent for Teens

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a counselling approach which helps you create the conditions that are essential for developing and enriching a positive relationship with your teen. MI's respectful method of communication, counseling style, and spirit make communication with teens more effective.

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I have over 20 years experience using MI and counselling individuals with various issues, including mental illness, addictions, criminal behaviour, self-esteem, and low motivation for change. I counselled clients of all ages through difficult, serious, and emotional conversations. I learned and practiced standing my ground and guiding my clients when things got rough. I am proud to say that I became a lighthouse and beacon for them during these challenging times. And, that has strengthened me, made me a better teen ally and parent, and inspired me to help others do the same.

My work and life experiences have taught me a great deal and increased my passion to understand and support teens, and their parents.

 

Here are three things that I learned.

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Effective Educational Resources

My educational resources are intended to help you learn how to help a teen in your life. My book, Lighthouse Conversations: Being a Beacon for Teens, includes background theory, practical examples, and tools to help you immediately improve your situation with a teenager. For those that prefer self-paced online courses, I created an easy-to-use resource that will effectively walk you through what you need to learn to utilize MI with a teen in your life.

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Check out Lighthouse Conversations for more information and immediate support.

Helping You Support Teens

 

Being a parent is a tough job. Conversing with teens can be hard work. And knowing when and how to help teens is even more challenging. I know because I am like you, a parent to two teens and an ally to others.


I have often joked that there should be in-depth and continuous training for adults and caregivers raising teens. To be a doctor, you need training. To drive a forklift, you need training. To be a chef, you need training. It’s required. But, to be a parent, guardian, or teen ally, no training is “required” and very little help was available in the past.

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Now this is changing. NovoVia provides you with access to professional services and educational resources quickly and early to obtain immediate support.

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When you or a teen need immediate counselling help

Do you wish you or your teen could access immediate counselling and support to reach a positive change?

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Personalized and Effective Counselling

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I offer personalized counselling services outside of the traditional social system that encourages a positive outcome and change. The one-on-one* private counselling services offered are personable, professional, and confidential. They are designed to actively support and guide you and/or your teen.

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*Group counselling is provided on request

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“As my MI Coach, I felt that you would be a good fit to help my daughter because she is/was very sensitive to contact with new people and reluctant to go to counselling. I felt that you would be a good fit for her because you are very competent in your field; knowledgeable but also very humble. You show an authentic curiosity for others and also a sincere willingness to help those in your care. You are an easy-going and personable person, out-going and generous towards others. You are easy-going, which makes it easier to discuss serious subjects. It is easy to understand you, and it is obvious that are really listening and present in conversations.” 

 

- Rebecca, Social Worker and mother of a teen

"I appreciated the depth of Jennifer's comments. I have no better way to say it, but you have an aura of "mom-cred." If I were a mom in trouble, I would feel comfortable with you as having been there and done that."

 

- Parent of Teens

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