Practical support for real-life parenting challenges
When parenting feels overwhelming or you’re facing complex behaviors, having guided, in-the-moment support can make a powerful difference.
Our coaching services are designed to help you build connection, strengthen regulation, and create lasting change at home.
What is TBRI
Our Approach
Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI)
Our parent coaches use Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) with a strong focus on:
- Connection before correction
- Emotional regulation (for both parent and child)
- Building trust and felt safety
- Practical, trauma-informed strategies you can use right away
This approach is especially effective for adoptive, foster, and kinship families.
Where Services Are Offered
We provide flexible coaching options to meet your needs:
- In-home coaching sessions
- Phone or virtual coaching (Zoom/Skype)
- Group or community-based settings
📍 Serving families in:
Montgomery, Howard, Prince George’s, and Baltimore counties (Maryland)
Packages & TBRI Intensive Options
When families need deeper or more immediate support, we offer structured packages and intensives.
All services can also be customized to fit your family’s unique situation.
Option 1: TBRI & Connected Parenting Group (Phone Conference)
Learn, reflect, and apply strategies in a supportive group setting.
Cost: $15–$20 per participant, per session
Format: Weekly phone conferences
Cycle: 8 weeks
Session length:
30-minute lunchtime option
45-minute evening option
Includes guided discussion + suggested homework for real-life implementation.
Option 2: 1:1 Parent Coaching (Hourly)
Personalized coaching tailored to your family’s needs.
- Rate: $65 per hour
- Travel fee: +$10 (for <30 min travel time; additional fees may apply beyond that)
Ask about insurance options
Option 3: 4-Hour Basic TBRI Implementation
A focused introduction to applying TBRI in your home.
Follow-up call (30 min)
Intake phone consultation (30 min)
One in-home coaching session (3 hours)
Option 4: 4-Week TBRI Boot Camp (11 Hours)
A more intensive, structured program for families needing deeper support.
Week 1:
- Intake call (30 min)
- 3-hour in-home session
- 30-minute follow-up call
Weeks 2–4:
- 2-hour in-home coaching per week
- 30-minute follow-up call each week
Focus areas include:
Emotional regulation
Correcting principles
Relationship repair
⚠️ Important Note
Parent coaching is not psychotherapy.
- Coaches have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
- Many are pursuing advanced degrees in social work
- All have training in TBRI through Sara Rodriguez, LCSW-C
If you are seeking in-home therapy with a licensed clinician, different services and rates will apply.
Support that meets you in the moment
You don’t have to figure this out alone. With the right tools and support, meaningful change is possible—for you and your child.
CREATIVE COUNSELING CONNECTIONS
Helping individuals and families heal, connect, and grow