What are your qualifications?
René is a graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Masters of Education and Certificate of Advanced Study Program in School Social Work and holds school social work licenses in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Over the course of the past decade, René has served as a school counselor/social worker in schools in Brooklyn, New York, Paterson, New Jersey, and multiple districts within Massachusetts. Additionally, René is a certified Reiki I practitioner and is in the process of acquiring her accreditation as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Do you offer virtual services?
Yes! All services are offered virtually. If you are not in the Boston area and would like to schedule a virtual child coaching session or parenting consultation, please visit the “Shop” tab and I will be happy to set up a virtual service that best meets your family’s needs. If you are looking to set up virtual services for professional development or school culture consulting, please visit the “Schedule Appointment” tab and I will contact you for a free, 15-minute intake call to assess your organization’s needs and provide you with a quote for services.
What are the fees for services?
Individual child and parent coaching services are $100 per one-hour session and include all of the necessary preparation, paperwork, and follow-up required within your or your child’s personalized plan. Child coaching sessions and parenting consultations can be purchased under the “Shop” tab. Fees for workshops, professional development, and consulting services vary depending on your or your organization’s individual needs, and as such cannot be purchased on the website. Visit the “Schedule Appointment” tab to request a quote for your desired support services.
I’m not sure exactly what I’m looking for, what should I do?
Click on the “Schedule Appointment” button on the top bar menu! This will sign you up for a free, 15-minute initial intake to discuss your child, family, or school’s needs. I am always happy to speak with you in more detail about what it is you think you’re looking for. If any of my services can help on your journey towards social and emotional wellness I will give you an in-depth overview of your options, or, should you need something beyond what I myself offer, I will be happy to refer you to someone who can help you with you or your child/school’s particular need.
How can I go about finding more resources on social, emotional, and mental health?
Sign up for my monthly newsletter below! Each month I will send out a comprehensive roundup of helpful social and emotional material including important dates or milestones your child might be going through, specific resources for both parents and teachers, reading recommendations, and a deeper dive into one specific mental health topic each month, and I am always open to suggestions! I love to hear from you as parents and professionals about the patterns of behavior that you are seeing in your children so that I can make newsletters as relevant and helpful as possible. If you have a suggestion, request, or question that you would like to see a future newsletter focus on, shoot me an email at rene@thrivecds.org. For a little taste of what to expect, visit the “Blog” tab on the top menu and explore the posts about defiance and school anxiety.