Coaching with Confidence: Effective Strategies for Supporting Caregivers FP2

Age Group Addressed:
Adults

Audience:
Administrators, Trainers, Adult Educators, Teachers, Social Worker, Mental Health Professional, Healthcare Staff, Home Visitors, Family Resources Coordinators

Core Competency Area:
Professional Development and Leadership

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Presentation Outcomes:
Effective caregiver coaching creates lasting impact by equipping families with the knowledge and confidence to support their child’s development in everyday routines. This session acknowledges the diverse backgrounds of caregivers—including variations in culture, language, ability, socioeconomic status, and family structures—by providing adaptable coaching strategies that are responsive to different needs. By emphasizing individualized, strengths-based coaching, participants will learn how to: Recognize and respect cultural and linguistic differences in communication and parenting styles. Address barriers that families from underserved communities may face in accessing services. Support caregivers with varying levels of literacy, education, and experience with therapy. Empower caregivers to implement strategies in ways that align with their values, routines, and realities. Through these approaches, professionals will foster stronger relationships with caregivers, leading to better developmental outcomes for children and a more inclusive, equitable approach to family support.

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply coaching strategies that empower parents/caregivers as active partners in theirchild’s feeding and development.
2. Demonstrate effective communication techniques to build trust and collaboration withfamilies.
3. Adapt coaching strategies to meet the diverse learning styles and emotional needs ofadult caregivers.
4. Develop actionable plans to guide parents in supporting their child’s progress outside oftherapy sessions.