All coaching services begin with a FREE 30-minute virtual Affinity Call so we can see if we’re a good fit for doing this work together before you spend a penny.
Co-Regulation Coaching is offered on a tiered, class-equitable, pay-what-supports-you pricing scale.
Co-Regulation Coaching - for the human
A unique 1:1 coaching program (that incorporates your dog) to help you cultivate a supportive sensory diet and a toolbox of practical strategies so you can stop feeling lost and find your way home.
Do you feel …
lost and dysregulated and out of touch with your body?
confused about what keeps pushing you into meltdowns and sensory overload?
frustrated because you keep giving beyond your capacity, but you don’t realize it until it’s too late?
overwhelmed in trying to meet your dog’s needs while also balancing all your other life responsibilities?
Do you want to feel…
confident because you can feel when you start to head toward sensory overload and now you have a plan to prevent it?
grounded because you can feel your boundaries and you don’t feel guilty about sharing them?
relaxed because your needs are met and you have the capacity to meet your dog’s needs, too?
I’ve got you!
Over 6, 60-min, virtual sessions, we will collaborate to cultivate a supportive sensory diet and a toolbox of practical strategies so that you can:
engage in meaningful activities without feeling completely drained
experience less meltdowns and sensory overload
anticipate your needs and know what accommodations to ask for
connect better with friends, family, and neighbors
participate in social events without days of pre- or post-event ruminating thoughts
respond to unexpected situations with clarity and confidence
get better rest because you can more easily listen to your body, ask for support, and delegate responsibilities
build a solid foundation of self-worth that propels you forward in all areas of your life
Here’s how you’ll get there:
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You’ll learn your unique way of processing sensation using The Sensory Profile so you can understand how your nervous system works and why it responds to everyday sensation with big feelings.
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You’ll learn 3 frameworks for Somatic Consent (ie. Consent Wizardry’s Yes-No Spectrum, Planned Parenthood’s FRIES*, and Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent) so you can feel your boundaries, recognize power dynamics, ask for support, or say “no” to what doesn’t serve you
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You’ll explore 3 nervous system states, 9 nonverbal cues, and the Yes-No Spectrum for Behavior so that you can listen better to your own body, recognize when you feel safe (or not), and improve understanding of yourself and others.
*We will not talk about sexual consent specifically. Consent encompasses all types of interactions between all types of living beings in which one being’s actions have an impact on another being.
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You’ll learn Leslie McDevitt’s Pattern Games (simple, repetitive, structured movement exercises with your dog) to nourish your nervous system and help you navigate overwhelming situations with ease.
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You’ll learn somatic (body-based) strategies so you can process difficult feelings, avoid getting stuck in draining negative thought patterns, preserve your energy, and respond to others in ways that feel authentic.
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You’ll learn Sensory Budgeting and the Sensory Overload Volcano framework so you can reduce exposure to draining sensations, increase exposure to nourishing sensations, and prevent big explosive reactions.
All coaching and grief guidance services begin with a 30-minute virtual Affinity Call.
During this call, we will discuss:
your goals and expectations to ensure that they’re realistic, specific, and can be accomplished through the services that I provide
any questions you have about my philosophy, methods, assessments, or process
why you want to do this work
During this call, we will NOT discuss:
what I think of your dog’s behavior
advice for how to change or manage your dog’s behavior
About the Program
Through investing in yourself, you will receive 6, 60-minute sessions, an email following each session summarizing your homework, a recording of each session, pdf worksheets, links to video tutorials, and text support to ask questions and receive encouragement between sessions.
Ultimately, a lifestyle shift that transforms your relationship with yourself so you can stop feeling lost and find your way home.
FAQ’s
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Coaching is provided in packages of 6 sessions. Payment is required up front and is available at a sliding scale (below). Payment plans are available - please let me know what you need when scheduling your affinity call.
*This pricing structure is based on The Green Bottle Sliding Scale, developed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk www.wortsandcunning.com
Soulful Spaniel ($150 per session, $900 total) Please invest at this level if you: frequently stress about meeting basic needs and don’t always meet them; have debt and it sometimes prevents you from meeting your basic needs; rent lower-end property or have unstable housing; do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but not always able to afford gas; are unemployed or underemployed; qualify for government assistance, including food stamps and healthcare; have no access to savings; have no or very limited expendable income; rarely buy new items due to lack of funds; cannot afford to take a vacation or time off without financial burden. Paying one session at a time is available at this level. Sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis through an ongoing waitlist.
Reciprocal Rottweiler ($250 per session, $1500 total) Please invest at this level if you: may stress about meeting your basic needs but still regularly achieve them; may have some debt but it does not prevent you from meeting your needs; own or lease a car; are employed; have access to healthcare; might have financial savings; have some expendable income; able to buy some new items and thrift others; can take a modest vacation annually or every few years without financial burden.
Mutually Flourishing Mutt ($500 per session, $3000 total) This is the full price for this service. All prices below this rate are discounted. Please invest at this level if you: are comfortably able to meet all your basic needs; have some debt but it does not prevent you from meeting your needs; own your home or property OR rent a high-end property; own or lease a new car; are employed or do not need to work to meet your needs; have regular access to healthcare & financial savings; have expendable income; can always buy new items; can afford to take an annual (or more frequent) vacation.
Schedule your affinity call today!
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Coaching services begin with a 30-minute virtual Affinity Call.
During this call, we will discuss:
your goals/expectations to ensure that they’re realistic, specific, and can be accomplished through the services that I provide
any questions you have about my philosophy or process
why you want to do this work
During this call, we will NOT discuss:
what I think of your dog’s behavior
advise for how to change or manage your dog’s behavior
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Most of my work is conducted virtually, via Zoom. You will access our sessions via a cell phone, tablet, or computer from the comfort of your own home.
I find virtual coaching and consultations to be beneficial for a variety of reasons, including:
• accessibility for humans who live in rural areas or at far distances from me
• accessibility for humans experiencing chronic fatigue; post-traumatic stress; sensory processing differences; difficulties with attention and memory; or limited space inside the home
• ensuring that the focus of our work is on building YOUR skills and enhancing YOUR relationship with your dog
• minimizing stress on dogs who display fear and anxiety around unfamiliar humans
• less stress on my sensory system, which allows for me to use the full capacity of my clinical reasoning, communication, and empathic skills
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Yes! Working together requires that we establish an agreement that clearly defines goals, expectations, and the logistics of our work. Intake paperwork also includes assessments to measure your quality of life, your dog’s sensory processing patterns, and an objective measure of your dog’s behavior.
Paperwork includes:
a questionnaire that provides me with information about you and your dog
a Terms and Conditions form
a questionnaire about your experience of stress and anxiety
a Sensory Profile
the Dog Guardian Quality of Life questionnaire
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Most of my work is conducted virtually, via Zoom. You will access our sessions via a cell phone, tablet, or computer from the comfort of your own home.
I find virtual coaching and consultations to be beneficial for a variety of reasons, including:
accessibility for humans who live in rural areas or at far distances from me
accessibility for humans experiencing chronic fatigue; post-traumatic stress; sensory processing differences; difficulties with attention and memory; or limited space inside the home
ensuring that the focus of our work is on building YOUR skills and enhancing YOUR relationship with your dog
minimizing stress on dogs who display fear and anxiety around unfamiliar humans
less stress on my sensory system, which allows for me to use the full capacity of my clinical reasoning, communication, and empathic skills
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Yes. I will meet with you inside your home when:
you live within 30 miles of me (in the Albany, NY greater capital region)
it is not possible to effectively evaluate your dog’s behavior via virtual consultation
technological, physical, cognitive, or sensory limitations prevent you from otherwise accessing this work
In-home visits incur a travel fee. This fee is the same rate as your regular pricing tier, prorated for the amount of time it takes me to travel to your home and back. See pricing tiers here.
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Each session is 60 minutes.
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During each coaching session, we will begin by defining our goals for the session. This is often determined by you and whatever is a priority for your day or week. If you are not sure about the priority for the session, I will help you find this. From there, we choose a path depending on your needs, which may include:
processing a difficult situation by sharing what happened and using somatic (body-based) strategies to move through difficult feelings
problem solving a situation to identify how you can adjust the environment, communicate something to your dog, set a boundary, care for yourself or your dog differently, meet your and your dog’s needs better
build knowledge and skills in self-awareness, sensory processing, somatic consent, boundary setting, or nervous system health
build skills and practice exercises with your dog (I will help you understand an exercise, set up your environment and camera, and then will observe you while you work with your dog so that I can tell you what you’re doing well, identify challenge areas, and help you make adjustments
build skills and practice exercises to help you budget your sensory needs, care for your needs, and manage stress
plan for how to incorporate learned knowledge and skills into your daily routine
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Yes! This work requires that you dedicate time each day to building your awareness, knowledge, and skills. This work requires attention to your needs, your dog’s needs, and the relationship you are building together.
Sessions are designed for building knowledge and skills, understanding patterns of behavior, problem solving, and planning for how to incorporate learned knowledge and skills into your daily routine.
Homework is designed to help you build awareness of yourself and your dog, and to practice skills for yourself or with your dog that we learned in session.
You will not make progress without bringing this work into your everyday life between sessions.
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I accept payments via:
Venmo
PayPal
Apple Pay
Zelle
Cash App
credit card (through my website)
