Hi! I'm Jen.
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My Philosophy & Journey
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I believe in the divine gift of parenthood. I believe in the unalterable, inherent, divine value of every single human being.
But over my 16 years as a behavioral interventionist in Idaho, my heart has broken for the parents, teachers, and providers who can no longer feel connected to that sense of value. When you are in the middle of moments that feel confusing, overwhelming, or harder than you ever expected, it is so easy to lose sight of the gifts of parenthood. It is so easy to lose sight of yourself.
My journey to bridging this gap began in classrooms and one-on-one sessions. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a master’s in education and an Idaho teaching certificate, I had all the perfect academic tools.
Five years ago, I decided to open a consulting business. My goal was simple: I wanted to support parents whose children didn't qualify for insurance to cover the high cost of traditional behavioral intervention. I poured my expertise into creating structured courses packed with proven strategies.
But then, I hit a roadblock.
Parents would take the courses, try their best, and then come back to me saying, "Jen, this is just too hard to implement when things get tough."
I puzzled over this for a long time. These strategies came naturally to me, so why was there such a disconnect?
And then, it clicked.
I had forgotten to take into account the most important variable in the entire equation: the state of the adult.
If a parent is exhausted, overwhelmed, and feeling their patience slip, asking them to execute a cold, clinical behavior protocol is nearly impossible. The adult’s internal state (what they are thinking, feeling, and noticing in the moment) is the key to everything else.
That realization changed everything. For the last 3 years, I have dedicated myself to developing a philosophy that marries the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with adult mindset work. I became a certified life coach so I could support you, the person holding the plan.
My approach blends behavioral science with everyday language, deep compassion, and Christian values. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, my faith deeply shapes how I show up. But please know: whoever you are, and whatever your background and beliefs, you are welcome here.
My frameworks provide a path, not only to supporting and guiding your children, but also to helping you feel like you again.