Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

Jackie Monahan,  MS.Ed; P.D.
  MASTER CERTIFIED PARENT AND CHILD COACH

My Coaching Philosophy 

I help parents who are successful in many areas of their lives, but feel lost when parenting their anxious child. I help parents to feel calmer, more confident and more connected to their kids so that they can find joy in parenthood, while helping their children to overcome their challenges. 

As a School Psychologist trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and Master Trained Life Coach, I have extensive experience working with children and parents within home and school settings. 

When I'm not supporting moms and dads to be the parents they most want to be, you can find me counseling students at school, encouraging my own "adult" children to discover who they are and finding time for my own self-care by hiking, swimming and reading.

Email me with questions or to book a Complimentary Inquiry Session:    jackie@empoweredparentproject.com

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How it Works:

1. Book your Complimentary Inquiry Session:
Book a 45 minute complimentary zoom session with Jackie Monahan (Master Parent Coach) where you will  share your specific concerns, challenges, and desires.  I will explain the 6 week parent program with you and together we will determine if this is a good fit for you and your personal needs.

2. Assessment and Intake:
You will complete your family and child assessment, review the results with your your Master Parent Coach (Jackie Monahan) , discuss your personal/family needs and create your 6-week care plan together. I will work with you to understand your parenting style and how this is connected to your child's anxiety and their primary emotional needs. After 6 weeks, we'll do the assessment again, so you know exactly where your family has made progress. 

3. Start your 6-week Empowered Parent Care Plan:
 Your personalized Empowered Parent Care Plan includes weekly coaching sessions supplemented by digital training information that can be accessed at your convenience.  

4. How Much Does it Cost?
My 45 minute Complimentary Zoom Inquiry Session is completely free and is a great starting point to make sure that the you and your family is the right fit for the Empowered Parent Care Plan.  Our 60 minute family intake session is $99, which includes a review of assessments and the development of your personalized 6-week Empowered Parent Care Plan. Each of the 6 (45 minute) coaching sessions are $99. My experience has in the past primarily been in person with my families. I am excited to be launching my new online service and hope that we can create a community of families that grow and support one another. Because I am in the growing phase of my online service, I am able to offer these reduced rates at this time.


Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

 A  6-Week Care Plan  that Empower Parents to  Support their children to move away from anxiety and toward resiliency. 


  • This program was developed by School Psychologist and Certified Life Coach, Jackie Monahan, who was trained by the Yale Child Study Center to implement the SPACE Treatment Program with parents of anxious kids. 
  • Development of this program was inspired by over 30 years of work with children, teachers, and families using cognitive, behavioral, physiological, and emotion regulation techniques to reduce anxiety. 
  • Anxiety is the most commonly referred mental health disorder.  While anxiety significant impacts the individual involved, it also affects the dynamics of the entire family.
  • However, There is GOOD NEWS!
  • The Good News is with the right techniques and approach, anxiety is the most treatable of all childhood disorders.
  • Research shows that when parents are guided by a skilled clinician, who uses this proven, systematic, structured program, parents can significantly reduce their child's anxiety while improving overall quality of life.
Read More about SPACE at Yale Child Study Center

What can you Expect?

 100% Parent Based Program -
Proven to reduce anxiety in children, while creating greater confidence and resilience.  
Virtual Parent Coaching with On-Line Videos with Virtual group and individual sessions.
 In Person Parent Coaching and Training Sessions in Ridgefield, CT
A Private Empowered Parent  Facebook Support Group
Extensive Resources for Parents, Children, and Siblings  
Coursework and Training Sessions recorded and available at your convenience
Expect to alleviate your child's anxiety by changing your understanding of anxiety and by changing the way you respond to your child's anxiety  
Expect to develop confidence in your parenting skills
Expect to feel more in control as you gain skills to address your child's anxiety
Expect the relationships between you, your child, and your family to improve  
Expect your child to feel more in control of his/her feelings as self-confidence in battling anxiety increases.
Expect to move closer to the family life that you want

How Does SPACE Work and What is it?

Watch these short and engaging videos to find out more!

Soon to be Available Options

We are developing options that will best meet your individual needs- Coming Soon!

Option 1

On-Line Courses
 Complete at your own pace. 

Option 2

On-Line Courses with additional Parent Coaching

Option 3

Empowered Parent Project 
On-Line Membership

Option 4

In Person Group Coaching -
 

About The Course Instructor

School Psychologist and Life Coach

 Jackie Monahan; P.D. MS.Ed.

Jackie Monahan is a School Psychologist and Certified Life Coach based in Connecticut, who has worked for over 30 years in preschools, public schools, and private practice.  She has has had an extensive career, including completing psycho-educational evaluations, counseling, consulting and is the founder of the Empowered Parent Project. Some of her training includes, but is not limited to:  SPACE, cognitive behavior therapy, social thinking, emotional regulation, Ross Green and behavioral/physiological techniques. She specializes in working with challenging children and their parents. In addition, Jackie is the mother of two young men. 

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