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Aware Parenting phone consultations, home visits and email support

Some Testimonials from parents:

"Marion's empathy, warmth, perception and guidance during my Aware Parenting journey has been a gift beyond description. During my two Skype consultations and my one month email consultation, I felt as if she were in the same room as me, listening and guiding me through every daily concern of mine, helping me to be kinder to myself and to understand the value and gift of all those daily challenging moments, enabling me to be the kind of mother I want to be. I am so lucky to have had this experience. I feel grateful, amazed, hopeful, empowered and full of wonder... Who could ask for more than that?! I have grown in ways I did not think possible both as a mother, and as a human being. Working with Marion has changed me forever – I cannot recommend it highly enough."

Lara


"My one-on-one phone consultation with Marion was a fantastic, interactive way to add a new dimension to my understanding of the Aware Parenting philosophy described in Dr Aletha Solter's books. I feel encouraged and supported by the knowledge that there is a local expert who can support us through our journey. We are delighted with the loving bond that we have been able to build with our baby, and in awe of his beautiful temperament, calm social nature and long attention span which emerged once we actively began following the aware parenting methodology."

Veronica from NSW.


"When our baby was around 8 weeks old we read The Aware Baby and realised that we needed to change our approach to crying.  We began to sit with him while he cried (instead of trying to stop him crying through rocking etc.).  We were finding this very challenging emotionally.  We had many questions and some concerns so we arranged to have some consultations with Marion.  Speaking with Marion was an absolute blessing.  Marion offered such wonderful support and guidance and asked just the right questions to help me gain insight into my concerns, allowing me to be more present with my baby.  One of the things that I think stood out the most when speaking with Marion, either by email or on the phone or skype was the way she communicates.  My husband and I both commented that we had never spoken to anyone before who's communication was so clear and thoughtful.  We are are deeply grateful to have Marion's support, insight and in-depth knowledge with us on our parenting path.  Best of all, Marion has helped us connect to the playfulness and fun of parenting."

Katinka


I found Aware Parenting on the internet by accident when desperately searching for answers, real answers, to the challenges I was facing with my baby.  Since that time I have been on the most amazing personal journey.  The Parenting with Presence website has been like a lifeline.  I had a skype consultation with Marion during a particularly difficult period which reassured me that I was on the right path and gave me a boost of optimism and conviction to keep going.  Through Marion I have also joined an online aware parenting forum, which is a constant source of inspiration for me.  I feel so blessed to have found it and to be able to share things that are so close to my heart with people on the same wavelength.  Knowledge is not enough.  It's the ongoing support I get from the aware parenting community that keeps me going.  My son is incredibly sensitive.  If I had not found aware parenting I'm sure I would have had a nervous breakdown, and I can't bear to think what it would have done to him to not have the opportunity to express all his emotions all this time.  I thank him for persisting in having his needs met and I am reassured every day by the incredible bond between us.

Lucy


"I am feeling a little sad that our month of support is drawing to a close…I feel as though we are really moving towards the next step as you say.  I suppose the most amazing part of our journey so far is how much deeper my feelings for my son and husband have grown and also how much more I am loving and appreciating myself as well….
 
Your heartfelt encouragement and wisdom has given us all the most valuable gift… that is, the courage to trust in ourselves and each other.  And as a result we have all been sharing in these amazing little moments of connection, laughter and love.
 
Please feel free to use any of our correspondence as a testimonial to your amazing support.  I have found the month of email support to be a wonderful way to explore our issues in more depth and your generosity of time and spirit has been most appreciated."
 
Jen


Parents come for consultations for the following reasons:

Understanding Aware Parenting

Becoming more present and aware parents

Discovering the links between parents' beliefs and behaviours, and what is going on for their baby or child

Helping babies sleep whilst fostering secure attachment

Discovering the source of frequent night waking and how to help babies and children with restful sleep

Understanding baby's cues - including the difference between a need for emotional release and immediate needs

How to help a baby who sucks his hands or fingers

Helping babies learn to cry in arms again after acquiring a control pattern

Invoking secure attachment

Moving from Classical Attachment Parenting to Aware Parenting

Shifting from Aware Parenting with a babe in arms to Aware Parenting with a toddler

Learning how to set loving limits

Biting and hitting

Helping children with a new sibling

How to deal with children sharing

Understanding and dealing with tantrums

Fostering willing cooperation

Reducing agitated or hyperactive behaviour and helping children return to natural calm and presence

Learning about laughter games

Meeting needs of both babies/children and parents

Joyful parenting

and more.....


I offer a range of services to suit different parents’ needs



Aware Parenting yahoo support group:
A yahoo group for those wanting to belong to a community of parents inspired by Aware Parenting.  

Inclusion in the group is free.

If you would like me to send you an invite to the group, please email me at awpsupport@iinet.net.au
In your email, please let me know about your relationship with Aware Parenting.


Phone or Skype consultation:
If you would like a consultation, email me at awpconsult@iinet.net.au - I will send you a pre-consultation questionnaire for you to complete and return before the consultation, and we will arrange a day and time that suits you.  I am generally available for phone and Skype consultations on weekends and some evenings, although I am sometimes available at other times too.  I will also send you my banking details, and my contact phone number or Skype address so that you can phone or Skype me for the consultation.

The consultation is an hour long.  The cost is $80.
If you would like a longer consultation, we can arrange this.


Phone or Skype consultation concerning two children or more:
This involves the same process, only you fill in two questionnaires, and the consultation lasts for an hour and a half.

Cost $110.


One hour of email support:
After emailing me at awpsupport@iinet.net.au, I will send you a questionnaire, and after you return it you have one hour of my time over one or several emails (I type quickly!) – time to ask questions, gain clarity, and fine-tune your Aware Parenting.

Cost  $65.


One-month-long intensive email support:
After emailing me at awpsupport@iinet.net.au, I send you a questionnaire, and after you return it you have one month’s unlimited email support.  This gives us the opportunity to explore things in depth and over time.
Cost  $195.


Phone consultation plus one hour of email support:
After the phone consultation, you have one hour of my email time – so you can experiment with what we have discussed, receive empathy, ask questions, and so on.  Email me at awpconsult@iinet.net

Cost $ 135.


Phone consultation plus one month’s intensive email support:
A phone consultation (as above), plus unlimited email support for one month after the consultation. Email me at awpconsult@iinet.net

Cost $255.


Home visit:
This is available for those living in the Byron Shire area.  This involves me sending you a pre-consultation questionnaire, and then visiting you in your home for an hour and a half.  This is particularly suited to those with babies, who would like me to be with them, offering empathy and my observations whilst their baby cries in arms.  Early evening is often an ideal time for home visits, when babies are often most connected with their feelings.  Email me at awpconsult@iinet.net.au

Cost $130+ (varies slightly depending on where you live).


Tailor-made support:
I am willing to discuss with you what most meets your needs – including a combination of home visits, phone consultations, email and Skype.  Email me at awpsupport@iinet.net so that we can talk about it.

Cost depends on services requested.

 
If you would like a phone, Skype, or home consultation, or more information about consultations, please contact me at awpconsult@iinet.net.au

If you would like email support, or more information about this, please contact me at awpsupport@iinet.net.au