Empowering parents to be the best version of themselves
Cultivate an authentic relationship with your kids
Is this Familiar?
You are overwhelmed with the demands of raising a family. From all the daily activities that need to get done to meeting the emotional needs of the family, especially those of your children.
Most of the day, your children seem to be in conflict with each other. You do not like how you are showing up diffusing their conflict as it is without heart. You learn about different strategies to deal with your situation. You try them and none of them seem to work.
There is another way
Your gut tells you if you got to the root of what was going on, the constant fighting and bickering will go away. It’s not a quick fix and worth the work you put in because you will be embodying the personal qualities that will benefit you and your family.
Grounded in Nonviolent Communication, Mindful Self-Compassion, Compassionate Inquiry, and two decades of raising my own children, I help parents identify and emobdy the tools they need. Real growth comes from practice, not theory.
Together, we create a caring space where parents gain confidence in their parenting style – one that strengthens connection with themselves, their children, and their families, creating a lasting ripple effect.
I am Marina Barnes (she/her). I experienced parenting as the hardest and most worthwhile journey I have travelled. Hardest as there is so much responsibility in raising a compassionate and responsible human being; most worthwhile as the parent-child relationship can be deeply joyful.
"Marina is an exceptional listener who also pays attention to underlying emotions conveyed through my body language and tone. She skillfully guides me to connect with my body and how it reflects my feelings. She creates a comfortable and non-judgmental space for me to express myself freely, at my own pace."
Client – California, USA
Parenting from Your Heart Practice Group
Connect with other parents facing similar challenges with their children. Practice expressing your own feelings and needs. Gain an understanding on how this can reduce misunderstandings and conflicts among family members. Know you are not alone in facing these challenges.
Space holders: Marcia Christen, Certified NVC Trainer; Marina Barnes, Parent & Teen Coach, and all participants
Date: 3rd Sunday of the month
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm PST.
Location: Online
Requested contribution: $20 for one family member / $35 for two family members. Sliding scale available.