Parent Coach

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Robin Gustine, M.A.
Robin Gustine, M.A.

  • Philosophy: Parenting is one of the most important, challenging, and sometimes stressful jobs any of us will ever do, yet it is a skill for which we receive very little training. Using a short-term, directive coaching model, Robin teaches parents how to reduce arguing in their households, improve family communication, and encourage independence and responsibility in kids of all ages.
  • Education and Training: Robin's undergraduate degree is in Psychology from The College of William and Mary, and she received an Individualized Master’s in Counseling and Psychology from Rhode Island College. She has received extensive training through the American Association of Christian Counselors, with specialization in Marriage and Family issues, and Life Coaching. Robin has studied a multitude of parenting approaches, including ScreamFree Parenting and Connected Parenting, and she is a certified Love and Logic™ Parenting Instructor.
  • Clinical Areas of Expertise: Robin specializes in working with family relationships, especially parent/child.
  • Services offered: Robin offers individual and family coaching,  in-home observation, co-parenting support through separation and divorce, facilitating smooth transitions for blending families, group parenting trainings via workshops, small group talks, and parent coffees.
  • Favorite quote: "The battle for our hearts is fought on the pages of our calendars" - Bob Goff