I Help Transform Family Dynamics:
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Feeling Like You’re Always Fighting With Your Teen?
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Explore our tailored solutions designed to support both parents and teens. Whether you're looking for deep, personalized guidance or flexible learning options, we have a range of services to meet your family's needs.

Helping Teens Take Responsibility with Confidence - Course

Feeling Like You’re Always Fighting With Your Teen?

Parental Burnout Recovery Course

From Silence
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Are arguments, defiance, or panic attacks becoming your new normal at home? You're not alone — and you're not failing.
Through my work, I’ve discovered there are two types of parents:
✨ Those who feel lost, powerless, and stuck in conflict with their teen
✨ And those who feel calm, confident, and connected — even through the chaos
What makes the difference? Connection-based parenting skills that actually work.
Inside my signature framework, you'll learn how to:
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Use the A-Cubes Model to defuse difficult behavior and rebuild trust
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Tap into co-regulation techniques to help calm your teen's nervous system
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Master the connection-centered apology, a powerful tool to heal ruptures fast
This isn't about being perfect. It’s about building real, lasting connection — even if things feel messy right now.
Hello,
I'm Kari Read.Â
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With over 23 years as a social worker and two decades focusing on teens and families, I bring a wealth of experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems to my private practice. As a certified trainer in various parenting tools and the parent of three children, I understand the challenges and rewards of raising teens. I am dedicated to helping families who feel stuck and exhausted find new ways to connect and thrive together. Let me help you discover effective strategies to strengthen your family bonds.
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