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I am dedicated to supporting youth and families' mental well-being. With a background in applied mathematics, I value data-driven approaches, but my true passion stems from aiding children facing mental health challenges.

Practicing Accompanied techniques for a decade, I've witnessed its transformative impact on my kids and relationships. As a facilitator, my contemplative practice allows a mindful "pause" between events and reactions, fostering self-resourcefulness. What sets me apart is building a supportive community around Accompanied. I believe in vulnerability, connection, and the importance of creating communities across cultures.

For self-resourcefulness, parenting tools, and a supportive community, trust me as your Accompanied guide—grounded, committed, ready to transform your parenting journey. Join us for a life-changing experience.

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As an Accompanied facilitator, my passion for improving the mental health of parents and children has been a guiding force in my career. Too many parents feel overwhelmed and show up for their kids from a reactive place rather than one of intention and connection. This is exactly how I felt when I found Accompanied for Parents nearly a decade ago, and from the course, I learned how much more I can hold within myself and for others and I now enjoy paying forward these learnings to other parents. In my downtime, I enjoy movement and all moments of connection and laughter with my friends and loved ones.

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Accompanied for Caregivers has taken my relational skills to the next level.  I am more conscious of my own emotions and disposition especially when I interact with others.  I am better able to understand their experiences and validate their emotions and perspectives while still holding my own experience.  It has helped me grow into a better parent to my 3 kids and has improved my relationship with my spouse. I am also a non-profit fundraiser, working predominately with schools. I love to spend time outdoors in our wet and wild Pacific Northwest.

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Inspired to enhance my parenting journey, I joined Accompanied, seeking a supportive community amid shared parenting challenges. Stories and wisdom from fellow parents transformed my self-criticism into compassion. Accompanied emphasizes self-care, recognizing that optimal parenting stems from valuing personal well-being. It promotes responsiveness to children's cues, fostering flexibility and positive parent-child relationships. I stay committed and motivated by love, responsibility, and belief in my children's potential. A supportive parent community provides the strength and resilience needed for occasional bumps. My deepest nourishment comes from the emotional connection with my children and the shared experiences within my support systems. As a certificated coach, I value the work we do in accompanied as it fosters generative and emphatic listening, welcoming diverse viewpoints and being authentic and vulnerable to share.

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Etsuko has worked in product design, community development, and health coaching. She believes that personal growth and self awareness are the first steps toward external social transformation. Working with Parent Care was a natural fit that further enriched her knowledge of emotion regulation techniques and the practice of relationality. Learning effective techniques for stress management within the family is an essential skill in today's world. As a participant and facilitator, Etsuko is excited to share and explore emotional wellbeing through the contemplative practices and modern psychology as taught by Dr. Kelly Moore.

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I'm a parent coach, and educator an the mom of three young adults.   Accompanied for Parents helped me understand myself in a deeper way which has profoundly shifted how I'm able to show up for my kids.   It gives me great joy to support parents on their own unique journeys.    I am an avid reader, and I enjoy gardening, painting and having adventures with my family and my dog, Scout.

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Since my late teens, I delved into personal development, voraciously reading books to be a "better version of myself." When I became a parent, I eagerly embraced parenting books, seeking advice from external experts. However, the constant changes and conflicting tips left me feeling I had failed. In 2017, a shift occurred when I joined Dr. Kelly Moore's early Accompanied programs. It wasn't about failure; instead, I explored internal barriers to parenting from a loving place. I discovered I was the right parent for my kids, and the best expert resided within me. Accompanied fostered a supportive community, transforming my worldview. Now a facilitator, I believe parents need support, not more advice. Dr. Moore's approach changed how I navigate challenges, emphasizing self-connection and shared experiences. What keeps me going? My innate curiosity and awe for life's expressions, fueled by the support of my husband and two sons. I’m nourished by deep conversations, nature walks, and piano improvisation. My guiding wisdom is: "What we pay attention to grows."

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I am tremendously grateful to have discovered Accompanied back when it was first taking shape. I didn't know exactly what I was seeking, but I knew it was something beyond exchanging social pleasantries with other parents at school functions. What I received was exactly what I needed - a true sense of belonging, authentic support, and deep transformation in how I show up in the world personally and professionally. As an executive, leadership and life coach, I bring in the skills, practices and resources from Accompanied to enrich my practice alongside my own learning. As a facilitator at Accompanied, it is a joy and privilege to walk alongside and learn from others as they discover their own wisdom and find their path to thrive. I am a mom of two grown kids who are my wisest teachers, a lover of all things outdoors and have a weakness for dogs, food and music. 

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I’ve reflected many times on how I found my way to Accompanied. I wasn’t a parent at a school Kelly Moore had been affiliated with, nor was I particularly familiar with her, even though I had been part of the Community of Mindful Families for several years.

I’m a Naturopathic Physician and midwife who works with children, adolescents, and their caregivers, with a particular focus on mental and behavioral health. I also provide parenting support and, perhaps most importantly, I’m a parent myself to two wonderful kids.

One afternoon, I was searching online for places where parents could find support. I came across Kelly’s website. I was interested in another course she was offering and learned that I needed to complete Accompanied first. I was a little apprehensive. I wondered if it would be just another parenting course with material I already knew and taught others. I signed up anyway.

After the very first class, I sent Kelly a video message about how excited I was to be involved. This was different. I’ve continued to feel ever since that I had found my people.

Over the past few years, I’ve experienced Accompanied as a parent and trainee, co-facilitated the program, and joined others on beautiful, contemplative retreats. I feel incredibly honored to continue to be part of the team and to share what I’ve received from this community.

I love that this program is evidence-based and contemplative, heartfelt and practical. I don’t just believe in this work. I practice it in my own life and parenting, and I’m deeply grateful to have the opportunity to share it with others.