About me
Sue Ferrer completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology & Drama Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies, while raising three sons. She has been serving children, youth & families, since 1987. She is known for being able to reach the most difficult youth. She has provided services in psychiatric wards, group homes, community centers, schools, community clinics, and on the streets. She offers trainings in Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Peer Culture, Aggression Replacement Training, and many other evidence based practices. She currently serves as a Parent Coach and the Diector of Oakland Free School. Her coaching has been described as warm, creative, accessible, and honest.
Coaching with me
RESULTS & GOALS
I believe a strong parent child relationship is one in which you can both be authentic and feel connected, seen, and heard. A strong relationship is full of trust, encouragement, and mutual respect. A strong relationship is the foundation for all healthy interactions. That is why it is the core focus of all of our coaching. Without a strong relationship with your teen, all of our work will be difficult.
As a Parent Coach, Teacher, Counselor, and Parent for 28 years, I have met countless parents and children. I have never met a parent that did not want to have a strong relationship with their child. Unfortunately, many of those parents have not had the relationships they wanted with their child. Some seemed to have fairly strong relationships, until their children became teenagers. Then, their relationships devolved into power struggles or avoidance.
We can help you build or rebuild a strong relationship with your teenager. It may take time, but it will last a lifetime. You may sigh, that sounds like a lot of work. Right now, we want to kill each other. Here are a few reasons to build a strong, healthy relationship with your teen:
•Teenagers who feel trusted tend to make good decisions for themselves.
•Teens who feel they can talk to their parents about anything will, so you will know when they are dipping into troubled waters.
•When teenagers know that they are respected, they tend to act like people worthy of respect.
•When teenagers are encouraged, they successfully & joyfully transition into self-sufficiency.
HOW I LIKE TO COACH
With 28 years of experience as a counselor/teacher/life coach, I am able to work intuitively, with a whole bunch of tools that I've acquired along the way. I am warm, accessible, creative & honest. I will help you get to where you'd like to be. For parents who are struggling with their teenagers, my highest goal would be to restore your home to a peaceful place.
OFFERINGS
PRIVATE COACHING
50 minute live, Skype, or phone session--pay online for one-time, monthly or quarterly packages. We will teach you effective parenting skills. We can custom design a parenting plan that will work for you and your teenager. Attend a support group or training. Get the help you want, in whatever way works for you. We offer online, phone, and live coaching, or a combination of these, so that parent coaching will fit your busy schedule and budget.
ONLINE COACHING
50 minute message or email session--pay online for one-time, monthly or quarterly packages. We will teach you effective parenting skills. We can custom design a parenting plan that will work for you and your teenager. Attend a support group or training. Get the help you want, in whatever way works for you. We offer online, phone, and live coaching, or a combination of these, so that parent coaching will fit your busy schedule and budget.
Short courses or group coaching
We will teach you effective parenting skills. We can custom design a parenting plan that will work for you and your teenager. Attend a support group or training. Get the help you want, in whatever way works for you. We offer online, phone, and live coaching, or a combination of these, so that parent coaching will fit your busy schedule and budget.
Ongoing training
We will teach you effective parenting skills. We can custom design a parenting plan that will work for you and your teenager. Attend a support group or training. Get the help you want, in whatever way works for you. We offer online, phone, and live coaching, or a combination of these, so that parent coaching will fit your busy schedule and budget.
Experience, Certifications and Training
CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREES
- Masters in Clinical Psychology & Drama Therapy
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT TAKEN
- Georgetown University Leadership Academy
PROFESSIONAL AND LIFE EXPERIENCE
Sue Ferrer completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology & Drama Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies, while raising three sons. She has been serving children, youth & families, since 1987. She is known for being able to reach the most difficult youth. She has provided services in psychiatric wards, group homes, community centers, schools, community clinics, and on the streets. She offers trainings in Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Peer Culture, Aggression Replacement Training, and many other evidence based practices. She currently serves as a Parent Coach and the Diector of Oakland Free School. Her coaching has been described as warm, creative, accessible, and honest.
Fee description
Fees:
from $20 USD to $120 USD
Online Coaching:
First time consult = FREE
One time = $40 per email/message session
Monthly = $30 per email (up to 4 emails/month)
Quarterly = $20 per email (up to 12 emails/quarter)
Phone Coaching:
First time consult = FREE
One time = $80 per call
Monthly = $60 per call (up to 4 calls/month)
Quarterly = $40 per call (up to 12 calls/quarter)
Live Coaching:
One time = $120 per session
Monthly = $100 per session (up to 4 sessions/month)
Quarterly = $80 per session (up to 12 sessions/quarter)
This basic fee scale is flexible and can be designed to accommodate the combination of services that our clients require.
