Welcome to
Rebel Shift Childhood
coaching & Psychoeducation
consulting & Support
Rebel Shift Childhood provides trauma informed, neuroaffirming coaching, psychoeducation, consulting and support services for children, adults, couples, families, schools and organizations.
My mission is to provide robust and holistic support that is backed by neuroscience, consciousness, positive psychology and lived experience.
My transformative trauma informed and neuroaffirming relationship coaching, consulting and psychoeducation is designed to serve young children, teens, adults, couples, families, schools and organizations that serve children.
I specialize in supporting parents and families who are raising neurodivergent, sensitive and otherwise complex children. I work with folks in crisis and recovery and am experienced working with clinical teams to create wrap-around supports at home, at school and in community.
As a fierce advocate for children, I teach caring adults how to decode and work with baffling behaviors and navigate the complexities of life; at home, at school and in community.
I work well with parents and organizations seeking an innovative, non-coercive and refreshing approach to cultivating cooperation, connection and long term satisfying relationships with the important people in our lives.
Do you feel isolated and overwhelmed? You’ve attempted new strategies but still feel stuck?
Have you read the books and gone to therapy, now you’re ready for the next step?
Are you neurodivergent or are you parenting a neurodivergent child; and want to work with someone who gets it?
Are you an alternative school or organization looking for neuroaffirming professional development?
I can help!
Transformative psychoeducation services with Rebel shift childhood.
When you work with me, you can expect personalized, carefully curated support, neurologically sound and supportive care, and a trauma-informed and a trauma-sensitive approach. I offer practical solutions to challenging behavioral patterns in both children and adults, and my method reframes challenging behaviors and represents a paradigm shift by analyzing the root causes of negative, confusing and disruptive behavior.
In my sessions, I take a co-creative approach that helps clients gain a deeper understanding of how unmet emotional needs lead to misunderstanding unsatisfying relationships. I highlight the ways stress hides in plan sight, while hijacking our relationships. I offer solutions that help clients work from and empowered foundation to create a brighter future for themselves and their families. I am honored to work in tandem with therapists, practitioners and clinicians to support clients.
I empower my clients to embrace self-expression and I honor the need for a supportive, collaborative and non-judgmental atmosphere; which allows clients to navigate their relationship to self and others. Together we will make sense of toxic cultural expectations and reframe behavior so we can expand our capacity; ultimately cultivating more joy and creating authentic relationships with ourselves and the important people in our lives.
Testimonials
“Emily came into my life after one of the worst mornings in a long time with my high needs kiddo. A fellow mom in the drop off line witnessed the emotional distress in the scene, offered a hug, and recommended Emily. That was almost a year ago and I had no idea parenting could be this good. Emily comes into every appointment with expertise, compassion, and perspective. I struggled for years with so many different parenting methodologies that I couldn’t make work. Emily hasn’t given me another methodology but instead a framework for relationship. Now, I have different insight and tools for engaging with and loving both of my children . Parenting is still hard, always will be, but thanks to Emily the hard is less often, less intense, and easier to work through. I cannot recommend her enough!”
“Before we met Emily, our family was in survival mode. She has a special gift for understanding what truly helps a neurodivergent family, and because of her support, we’ve been able to move from just getting by to really thriving. We’re so grateful for everything Emily has done for us.”
“ Working with Emily is amazing because she helps me see my blindspots, and gives me direction to move forward.
I have worked with great therapists that have helped me see things and helped grow— Emily goes further by helping me see how the things I have worked on/am working on are playing out with my kids.
She is gentle and strong, brilliant and human. She isn’t just understanding, she gets to the kernel of the truth that matters the most.”
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““I sought the services of Rebel Shift Childhood after my three year old was suspended from preschool for hitting. As a queer and trans first time parent, I was scared, confused, overwhelmed and definitely feeling lots of guilt. Emily met me with such sweetness, validation and encouragement. Not only did she provide digestible info on the actual brain science of what was developmentally appropriate behavior but also tangible and accessible tools to support me and my child through big feelings. She advocated for us at my child’s school and helped me brainstorm backup plans with solid recommendations. I believe in her approach and her work so deeply. The childism that is so embedded in our society, that says children don’t deserve the same respect, autonomy and compassion as adults, is what Emily breaks down in every session, every conversation with educators, every phone call and will literally make this world a better, more equitable place. Emily is fierce, passionate, playful and so attuned to the needs of children and caretakers. If you have young people in your life, especially if you love young people who do not fit into tidy, conforming, compliant boxes (or as Emily calls them “spicy meatball” kids 😉), working with Emily/RSC can greatly support in building the skills and the framework needed to nurture connection and raise children prepared for the future we’re all fighting for.”
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“ “As a parent of a wonderful neurodivergent kiddo, I have tried many things to help me understand how I can parent better. I tried reading books, going to child play therapists, reflecting back emotions. Pieces were helpful but it seemed to not capture the uniqueness of the needs of my kid. Many of the resources I found seemed to be geared toward neurotypical experiences. I felt like I was drowning and defeated and alone. Since working with Emily, I feel empowered, resourced, and like I can exhale. She tailors the vast neuroinclusive education she has that is to specific to challenges with my child. My perspectives have shifted and I have a lot more capacity to co regulate and parent my kid in a more present embodied way. I have tangible tools, not just theory, that I use to help navigate big feelings and behaviors. Emily is incredibly specialized and has changed our lives for the better. I cannot recommend her enough.”
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“Emily has been incredibly helpful for us as parents of one neurodivergent child and one neurotypical child. Her guidance on managing family conflicts, setting boundaries, and understanding how our individual upbringing impacts our relationships with our children has helped our family grow closer and have a better road map for success. Emily is easy to discuss issues with, does not show any judgement in regards parenting decisions, and helps explain the reasoning and rational for how to handle difficult situations. Our family has made significant progress since we began working with Emily, and everyone in our family is happier and set up for success due to her efforts.”