Help for families navigating the challenges of their child’s chronic illness diagnosis.
WELCOME
Do you feel overwhelmed by your child’s chronic illness?
Do you feel like you are dropping the ball with the rest of your family?
Has your family life become defined by a dianosis?
Does it just seem impossible to manage it all?
I get it, because I’ve been there…
Eleven years ago the second of my three children was given a rare and life changing medical diagnosis. She was just 4 years old. Overnight I went from planning playdates, chaperoning preschool outings and building a psychotherapy practice; to attending multiple medical appointments with different providers, managing insurance approvals for treatment and constantly advocating for my child’s educational, medical and emotional needs. Though I had a great support system there were times it was all Just. Too. Much.
I learned some valuable lessons and developed tools that I want to pass along to other families that find themselves in the trenches of navigating their child’s medical diagnosis. My passion - to help families gain clarity in chaos. My goal - to guide families in developing their unique beliefs about what is possible for them. My focus - to help families release the limiting beliefs that prevent them from finding their own ‘pockets of happiness’.
“You are stronger than you believe.”
A.A. Milne
Hi, I am Ronda, Licensed Clinician and Parent Coach
Hi! I’m Ronda Thorington. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of providing mental health treatment to children, families and adults through my private practice in Connecticut. I am married to my best friend and have three amazing and beautiful children. Beyond blessed. But eleven years ago my life and that of my family was forever changed when one of my three children was given a rare and life changing medical diagnosis. My head was spinning and for a while I just couldn’t get my bearings because the ground beneath me kept shifting. But anyone that knows me will tell you two things: first, that I am fiercely protective of my family and second, If I don’t know something I WILL FIGURE IT OUT. Because of this I was on a mission to develop tools and strategies to empower us as a family and get us back to a sense of normalcy. When the dust settled I came to the realization that other families could use what I had learned by trial and error.
Look, life is hard right now. Believe me, I get it. Let’s connect so I can share some tools that may help lighten your load.
Solutions to the challenges your family faces because of your child’s medical diagnosis
Packages
Now What?!
This 60 minute workshop will give you the blueprint to follow after your child has been diagnosed with a life-changing medical condition. We will cover such topics as how to identify and utilize your support system, how to talk to your kids, how to find the right specialist, to dealing with insurance companies.
Registration Closed - email to get on the waitlist
Feeling Crispy…
Feelings of burnout are almost a given when caring for a chronically ill loved one. The purpose of this 90 minute workshop will be to identify the signs of burnout and ways to utilize your strengths in order to minimize and prevent it.
Managing It All
This 5 week masterclass will teach you the skills to become a case manager for your family. You will use FOCUS (Facts, Organization, Care, Understanding, Support) to learn how to:
Identify the most important facts related to your child’s diagnosis
Develop an organizational structure to keep track of All The Things
Identify your support system and utilize it in the most effective way
Know what you should expect from your doctor/specialist
Advocate for your child if your needs are not being met
1:1 Coaching & Consultation
Do you have a specific question or issue you want addressed? Or maybe you just want to be sure you have all your bases covered. Work one on one to get the tools you need to get solutions.
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Insights and strategies aimed at helping families navigate the complexities of caregiving and support.
“Sometimes we’re tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.”
Frequently Asked Questions
You may still have questions.
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Therapy focuses on healing from the past and the ways that the past influences the present. Coaching focuses on getting to your future goals.
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Feel free to email about a specific class, workshop or private parent coaching. If you are unsure about what makes the most sense, reach out and schedule a free 15 min consultation. This way I can answer any questions you may have.
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All payments are processed through Stripe
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All classes and workshops are live over zoom in a small group setting. This allows for maximum opportunity for discussion.
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