I have taken the 5-week course twice - once with my partner and once with my mother. The teacher's…read moreengagement, her wisdom and humility along with the USEFUL content of the book and sessions gave me invaluable tools and support. I wish every parent could have this experience! The instructor and the material respect and can help every parent. I love that at its core, the class invites you to strengthen your connection with your kids as the basis for recognizing and problem solving conflicts and conflicting needs. It is so positive and empowering to align my approach with my partner and my mother - we can all see eye to eye and support each other while enjoying our kids and grandkids.

Parent Support Center has dedicated teachers with a proven track record of helping families grow…read moreand succeed. Parent Support Center packages information in a manageable way, and provides parents and teachers with insightful ways to avoid power struggle, maintain discipline, and show empathy all the while.

I had very high expectations, because my own children (now 30 and 33), were Little Gym alumni. This…read moretime I'm going into it as a grandma with our 8 month old grandson. The owner and all of the staff were made for this job! Sweet, fun, bubbly and kind, yet helpful, responsible and trustworthy, not to mention unafraid of a little drool and spit up lol. Our first time was filled with smiles, laughter and new friends. We've signed up and look forward to many joy filled experiences ahead. Plus, I think it is about the same cost as 30 years ago!!! I know as a new parents it is often hard to add on unnecessary expenses, but this one is definitely worth it. Thank you Little Gym for keeping it accessible to more families.

I love this place. Fantastic staff. Great group of parents and children. My daughter absolutely…read moreloves this place. I am so glad we found this! Such an amazing activity for my 14 month old. Amazing to see her grow and learn here. Would definitely recommend.

Over the past 10 years Tracey has been so helpful for my son by teaching me how to handle difficult…read morebehaviors, so that he had more engaged and understanding parents. I went back during my divorce, when I really needed perspective, to raise my kids without having a more stressful divorce than one naturally is. This was so good for them and me. My current partner and I still have sessions now and then while blending a family. Tracey is an expert in exactly what she says she is on her website, and I would recommend her to anyone needing parenting interventions now or if you'd just like parenting to be more enjoyable for the whole family instead of a struggle. If you need more immediate crisis care there is a crisis line 988 nationally. Or you can google your county crisis lines. They are all listed on the National Alliance for Mental Illness as well. There are a few crisis walk in clinics in PDX, like via Cascadia. Tracey will help you with any hard subject, and I appreciate how boundaries are taught and kept very professionally. I've seen a ton of different providers over the years due to insurance changes, but I will always go back to Practical Parenting PDX for proven interventions and help to make parenting more fun.

After my son's two suicide attempts this year i found myself needing someone to talk to because of…read morethe anxiety of the ordeal and its impacts on my life and my family. I found this therapist on Yelp and being on Yelp, I called the number listed. She answered and was rude because apparently there's a portal system she uses to screen her clients which I didn't know about because I found her on Yelp. She was on speaker phone while my wife was with me and my wife noticed this from her as well that this was a particularly unpleasant way to go about any business, let alone mental health because nobody calling her number is having a good day But I try and I book the appointment anyway through the site before leaving town for five days for memorial day weekend. I came back last night and opened my email today to look for the link that was provided and found an email from yesterday that I'd not filled out the intake questionnaire and that it had to be filled out "before the appointment" as per the email. I then take the time to do so despite the fact that any day back from a vacation is going to be very busy and today was no exception but I did make the effort. Come the appointed time and again, juggling several things, I couldn't find the link and so I emailed tu get another one then immediately found it and logged on. I'm sitting there waiting for my appointment when I get an email from her and quickly respond without reading that I was waiting for the appointment in the video conference chat. And after waiting a few more minutes I go back to the email and see that apparently I had to have that done by 5pm the day before (which was not previously mentioned and also was when I was still driving back into town,) and so I needed to reschedule. And, annoyed at this perfunctory screening process and her tone and attitude at this point, I give it one last shot. Tonight I get an email saying that she'd been communicating so the to me clearly (again, she wasn't at any point clear on this overwrought process,) and because I wasn't listening to her directions (that she didn't give,) I "wouldn't be a good fit." I'm dumbfounded and I'm appalled. At the very least, if her business is going to be conducted through her website in a way where she is going to deny people who are coming to her for help, then these such stringent directions really need to be on there or at least on her page in Yelp but first and absolutely foremost, YOU'RE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD LADY, if you are in such a state of burnout that you can't muster a simple civil tone with people who are coming to you for help, then you need to find another career. Those directions weren't clear at any point. Her screening process is an unnecessary mess and needs an overhaul. Most inexcusable, her attitude is judgmental and condescending and for her to turn around and blame someone coming to her help for her messy business intake practices then that's just gaslighting and abusive. So she don't deserve to have any clients and I am taking the time to put this on a public forum because I dread anyone who comes to her at a point like where my son found himself, hanging by a thread and looking for help, to be treated like this by someone who trained for years to know better. My undergraduate degree was in psychotherapy and the reason I didn't pursue it was the burnout rate but having been in the boards of a couple of treatment centers in my old life, I know what that looks lilt in earnest. I can smell it. But so help me God, the only other time I've heard or seen of a therapist with this much animosity towards clients or potential clients was Richard Dreyfuss' character in What About Bob and that was a fictional character written as an indictment against the entire field of psychotherapy. And probably because of therapists just like this one. I dread for anyone who comes to this woman for help. She makes the whole field look bad.

Richard is such an important part of our goal to be conscious parents for our 3 children. Raising…read morekids is an incredible privilege and not always do we know which path to take. Having a Parenting Coach like Richard is an invaluable resource for ideas and ways to be better role models for our kids. Every session we have had has resulted in action steps and goals we can take to have a more balanced and peaceful family. Would highly encourage every parent who wants to level up their connection to their family to reach out to him. Oceans of gratitude for your work & support.

Richard is a must for separated parents. He has a ton of experience and gives the best advice…read more You won't find anyone out there that is better than Richard.

I recently had my second baby and unlike my first I wanted to have a lactation consultant home…read morevisit as soon as baby arrived. I have PCOS and had a low supply and tongue tie with my first and wanted to get baby checked out right away so we could do what we needed to help milk production. Rosemary was amazing and came right away and helped me navigate all the things related to breastfeeding and feeding my baby. I felt heard and very well cared for in those beginning days when you are so vulnerable. We had a follow up today and she reassured me that I'm doing everything and heading in the right direction. She was really there to listen to what I had to say and my concerns and gave the advice that I needed to feel confident and keep moving forward. So thankful for Rosemary and Bridgetown baby for the much needed support.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Katrina and Bridgetown baby. Their insurance…read morechecking benefits and automatic, matching with lactation consultant were extremely helpful. We were lucky enough to work with Katrina who from the very first meeting, was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. She created a comfortable, judgment-free space where I felt heard and understood. What I appreciated most was her collaborative approach. She really took the time to listen to our concerns, answer questions thoroughly, and work together to find solutions that felt right for our family. Her guidance was practical, encouraging, and tailored to our specific situation. I'm truly grateful for her expertise and compassion, and I would highly recommend her to any family looking for knowledgeable and caring lactation support.

The level of sincere awesomeness and caring is % seemingly genuinely authentic! The support of…read moresaga and the wellness coaches are life-changing richness!! Ty Couv Collective!

To put it as simply as possible: Adrienne Buhacoff changed my life. Lofty statement, I know! But…read morehaving worked with Adrienne for almost a year now, I can say with the utmost certainty that my life has transformed in the best of ways since starting our professional relationship. Regardless of the quandaries I throw her way on any given call, Adrienne consistently exercises the patience, honesty, and compassion I need to make sense of my world. What's more, Adrienne makes it a mission to help her clients institute change in their own lives; her approach to our work together has given me the tools I need to shift my outlook and tackle problems, both big and small. From the bottom of my heart, I would recommend Adrienne and Positive Inner Self to anyone looking to improve their life and master the art of self-compassion. 5-stars are simply not enough to express my gratitude and appreciation!

From the owner: We take a personalized approach to your care. We just…read moreexpanded and are now offering mental health counseling, massage therapy, and acupuncture. We are prideful in realizing that an integrative approach to healing the whole body is necessary. We are not shy about you being your authentic self. We honor this and use it to help you grow into the person you want to be, while working through the things that got you to where you are. We meet you where you are and work on the goals you want to achieve. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist, as well as poly friendly & kink aware. Our providers utilize a collaborative approach that allows you to explore the issues that may be causing you distress in your mind and body and provide the tools to work through those issues. We focus on the client as a whole and believe that whatever brings you to treatment, is deeply rooted in your life experiences. Positive Inner Self, LLC provides mind body healing to enhance your quality of life.

Michael was great and the process was as good as I wanted. No one gets all that that they wish to…read morein a divorce. Michael managed expectations and heard both sides whether I liked it or not. I am so grateful for his perspective, kindness, and professionalism. I mainly wanted to hire Michael as our mediator because he prioritizes children in the divorce process. His doing that kept my eye on the prize! My sincere thanks to Micheal! Onward!

It was a pleasure working with Michael. His quiet calm, compassion set the tone for a positive,…read moreproductive divorce mediation. In particular his skills of active listening and organization of information were helpful during this process. He was able to ascertain our needs and present the steps of the legal process in simplified terms. His care and attention to our case was evident by it's quick finalization. I will be forever grateful for his kindness and efficiency in handling this legal matter during a very difficult time. He really has his clients best interests at heart. I highly recommend him.