Services
Why I do this work
I know how it feels to be desperate for help. after trying everything. and believing change might not be possible. Through lived experience I have seen first-hand that even the most overwhelming situations can shift. when the right support is in place.
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At Crisis to Calm with Dani,
I offer a range of support services for parents dealing with children with complex behaviours linked with ADHD and neurodiverse profiles and mental health challenges. My services include mentoring, emotional support, behavioural planning, signposting to relevant services and attending professional meetings alongside parents.
Who this support is for
This service may be right for you if
• your child’s behaviour feels out of control or unsafe
• you feel you have tried everything and don’t know where to turn
• you are living with high levels of stress. fear. or exhaustion
• you want support that understands complex behaviour. not quick fixes
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This service is not therapy or a replacement for clinical or statutory services.
It is mentoring and guidance based on lived experience. evidence-informed practice. and an understanding of complex family systems.
​Support for parents when behaviour feels unmanageable
I work with parents who feel overwhelmed. stuck. or at crisis point due to their child’s behaviour.
Often. families come to me after trying everything. parenting courses. strategies. consequences. professional advice. and still feeling like nothing has worked.
This support is not about judgement or blame.
It is about helping parents regain calm. authority. and safety at home. in a way that protects everyone in the family.
When traditional parenting approaches no longer work
Some children. particularly those with complex emotional or behavioural needs. cannot simply be made to comply.
For families living with extreme behaviours. oppositional patterns. or conduct-related difficulties. traditional parenting approaches often fail. and the situation can escalate quickly.
Parents may find themselves feeling
• out of control
• fearful about safety
• emotionally exhausted
• unsure how things reached this point
This does not mean you have failed.
It means the situation requires a different kind of support.
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Regaining parental authority. safely
You cannot force a child to make the right choices.
What is possible. is creating clear. consistent boundaries that make unsafe or unhelpful choices uncomfortable. while keeping everyone emotionally and physically safe.
I support parents to rebuild calm authority using an approach grounded in four core principles
Love – maintaining connection and care. even in crisis
Limits – clear. predictable boundaries that protect everyone
Consistency – responding in a steady. reliable way
Safety – prioritising emotional and physical safety at all times
This work is practical. structured. and rooted in real-life family situations.
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Mentoring and Advocacy
When you are parenting a child with complex needs. it can feel like you are constantly fighting systems. professionals. and processes. while trying to hold things together at home.
I offer mentoring and advocacy to help parents make sense of what is happening. understand their options. and feel more confident navigating education. health. and support pathways.
This includes
• Helping you prepare for meetings and conversations
• Understanding plans. and next steps
• Supporting you to advocate calmly and effectively for your child
• Reducing the risk of being dismissed or overlooked
This is not about confrontation.
It is about feeling informed. supported. and less alone as you navigate complex systems.
Behavioral Planning
When behaviour feels unpredictable. extreme. or out of control. it is often because the underlying needs are not being met in the right way. I work with parents to create clear. practical behaviour plans that prioritise safety. consistency. and emotional regulation. This support focuses on
• Understanding what is driving the behaviour
• Reducing escalation and conflict
• Rebuilding calm parental authority
• Creating boundaries that are firm. fair. and predictable
Behaviour planning is not about quick fixes or rigid rules.
It is about creating a structure that makes it easier for your child to make safer choices over time.
Emotional Support and Guidance
Living with ongoing behavioural challenges can be exhausting. isolating and emotionally overwhelming. Alongside practical strategies. I provide emotional support for parents who are carrying a great deal. often silently. This includes
• A space to talk openly without judgement
• Validation of how hard things really are
• Reassurance during moments of doubt
• Support to stay steady when emotions run high
You do not have to hold everything on your own.Feeling supported emotionally is a vital part of creating calm at home.