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If that sound familiar, you probably have an emotionally intense child.
An emotionally intense child feels deeply and reacts more intensely then most kids the same age to many kind of situation.
They can also be unpredictable in the way that they sometimes collaborate perfectly in a setting and absolutely not the next time in the same setting.
The most important thing to remember is that they don't do it on purpose, they are not able to do otherwise on their own and need support.
They all have their particularities but I see them as 3 different types:
The Lion
The lion child is always on the move, loud most of the time, really curious and inquisitive and don’t really care about social expectations or is just not able to control themselves to behave in that expected way, no matter how often you repeat yourself or how hard they try.
It's a child who's externalized in their reactions everywhere and acts out at home as much as everywhere else.
You might get daily call from school, they probably have some service in school settings and you're most likely judged for not being able to control them.
The Hedgehog
The hedgehog child looks very sweet, calm and in control out of the house but will explode once at home and with people they are closer and more comfortable with. They are generally really sensitive and creative. They might be more whinny and cry more then the Lion, but can also be very intense in their reactions.
It's a child that is internalized in their reactions out of the house, but externalized at home so others don't see it and most of the time don't understand what you mean and don't trust you when you're sharing your experience, you're probably judged (and might judge yourself) like you are the problem since it's all happening in your house/with you.
For that reason they probably don't get access to any support in school settings even if they could benefit from some.
The Sloth
The Sloth is a child who's sweet, calm, looks in control, is often alone, helpful to adults, don't talk loudly or run around and is generally really careful. They are really reserved and might be seen as slow, lazy or shy. When they react it's more in subtle whining or crying, you might tel them to speak up often.
It's a child who's Internalized in their reactions everywhere, which means they often go under the radar even for parents, so I'm not even really expecting their parents to read this 😉.
But they are still struggling inside and things might get harder as they grow older and there's more demand and more stress in their life.
Do any of that resonates?
If so, you do have an emotionally intense child. Welcome home!
If you prefer to look or listen to the content of that page, here's most of the informations.
Your kid is intense...and you tried everything you could find, but it's just not working and it feels like nobody else gets it!
It feels so lonely!
You feel judged, discouraged and powerless...
Been there, done that, not fun!
I promise, there's hope
Let's calm thing down in your family so you can breath again, trust yourself and stop feeling so lost and overwhelmed
Introducing Calming the Intensity Community
Ongoing support for parents of emotionally intense kids
Roadmap to calm the Intensity (from the workshop Calming the Intensity)
Module 1 - Understand your child
Module 2 - Help your child Calm down - Regulation
Module 3 - Boundaries and Discipline
How to help them calm down through the right discipline and boundaries (reframe it all)
Module 4 - Stay calm yourself
Bonus Module 5 - Connect instead of correct
Bonus Module 6 - Navigating Judgment
Individual Chat and Audio Office Days*
Twice a month, you'll have the opportunity for private one-on-one support with me, where we can address any specific concerns or topics you may not feel comfortable sharing in the group setting.
These personalized days will provide tailored guidance and support to help you navigate challenging situations effectively.
Goal: Overcome feelings of guilt and fear by receiving personalized guidance and support from an experienced mentor.
*Those are like chatting with a friend, you have access to me for an entire day of back and forth whenever you have time and I answer when I can, it allows for it to fit in your day no matter what you do that day.
Bonuses
You might wonder if there's live Zoom meetings?
There's none. Why? Because you, like me, are really busy and joining anything live is super hard. It's also basically impossible to find a time that works for everyone's schedule and time zone.
So I decided to offer everything in a super flexible way. That way you won't miss anything, you can always do things on your own time and catch up.
The bi-monthly office hours individual support by chat and audio are on specific days, but they are going on for 24h so still very flexible.
And you get the membership content in different ways for easy access
How do I plan on supporting you with it all?
By creating a safe and judgment-free space where you can really feel accepted and understood, even if you never experienced that before, and have the support to move forward in a confident way, and refocus on yourselves and your children to make your family decisions,
because you are the only real expert of your kids!
Anouk was a very understanding guide during this challenge. She created a safe space to share our thoughts, feelings and questions. Her presence was very calming. Everyone was allowed to participate in their own way/pace. No guilt, no pressure. The exact opposite of what a normal parenting day looks like. Thank you for this, Anouk.
Y.N.
“I really enjoyed the call with Anouk. We were chatting, laughing, exchanging experiences… I love how she can create a joyful, warm and safe space to interact. It felt like a coffee date with a friend!
She was very attentive and understanding (...). Thanks a lot for listening and sharing your experience with me, Anouk.”
-Y.N.
Who's offering this?
Everything I do center's on supporting you to meet your emotionally intense kid’s specific needs and yours as a parent. I believe real change happens when both are supported together, in a judgment-free space.
My focus is on helping you build confidence in your parenting to reduce conflicts and deepen family connections.
I have a Master's degree in Social Work,
I've been supporting parents for more than 16 years and I've been a mom for just as long.
Like you, I live daily with the reality of raising kids who are "more" and who don't "fit". I know how overwhelming it can be and how lonely and powerless we can feel. But I also know it's possible to have a wonderful family relationship and that they have an incredible potential we are the best to see and support.
Everything I do center's on supporting you to meet your emotionally intense kid’s specific needs and yours as a parent. I believe real change happens when both are supported together, in a judgment-free space.
My focus is on helping you build confidence in your parenting to reduce conflicts and deepen family connections.
Hope you join me and other parents so we can break the stigma of being "that parent" and feel more peace, connection and calm in our everyday family life.
"I had a one hour private session with Anouk and it was fantastic!
Anouk has a great mixture of being approachable, down-to-earth and professional. She is very intuitive and knowledgeable and had great practical tips for me to tackle the challenges I am experiencing with my 2 children.
I would highly recommend a session with Anouk. She had insight which I had not ever even contemplated myself.
Thanks so much Anouk!"
-C.P.
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"Anouk (...) is very intuitive and knowledgeable and had great practical tips for me to tackle the challenges I am experiencing with my 2 children.
She had insight which I had not ever even contemplated myself.
Thanks so much Anouk!"
-C. M.
This membership is specifically designed for parents of preschooler to teens. Most toddlers will have intense reactions that are normal in their development.
When it continues passed 3-5 years old we then consider that there might be a need for different kind of support.
Oh, how I understand you! We are all so lacking in time as parents, especially with challenging kids! Hopefully by participating in the membership you'll get some time back from fights and discouragement in your life. Maybe not in the first month, let's be honest, change takes time, but it should come.
The program as it is has not been studied scientifically because I've just developed it. However, it's based on scientific data drawn from the systemic approach, the theory of empowerment, therapeutic photography, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and the narrative approach, as the main intervention approaches which have all been studied in recognized universities and still are.
Every workshop, course and program has an audio and/or video version, captions on the video and a workbook with the entire transcript. If you have additional learning needs, feel free to contact me so I can do my best to accommodate.
And you don't need to know anything specific about child development or emotional intensity before you join, all the informations you need will be included.
I will be happy to answer them. I'm always the one who reads everything but still has questions, so I completely understand. You can email me at [email protected]
SOUTIEN ET COMMUNAUTÉ POUR LES PARENTS D'ENFANTS «ÉMOTIONNELLEMENT INTENSE»
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