Prerequisites include: Minimum four-year degree in a child or human services related field (exceptions may be granted by the instructor for significant other training or applicable life experience). Must have access to a Microsoft-enabled computer and phone for classes, be able to attend all dates listed above, and perform required volunteer parent coaching in order to become certified.
If you’d prefer to register by mail:
1. Download the PDF Registration Form
2. Print and fill out completely
3. Make check payable to Center for the Challenging Child.
3. Mail form and check to:
Parenting Coach Certification Registration,
Center for the Challenging Child
2233 University Ave. W., Suite 325
St. Paul, MN 55114
“Thanks for the training. It is really helping me work with the foster children on my case loads and the families I work with. I have referred your book and web site to lots of people. Very good material.” – Rhonda Braswell-Behring
by Tina Feigal, M.S.Ed. & other professionals
Virtual classes are from 9a-3p with a 1 hour break for lunch;
each class has significant pre-reading commitments
October 11, 2013 Overview of parent coaching, child development
November 8, 2013 Present Moment parenting, physiological effect of communication
December 13, 2013 Parenting children with ADHD, Asperger’s and Autism
January 10, 2014 Parenting children with Reactive Attachment Disorder & adoption
February 14, 2014 Parenting Gifted children
March 14, 2014 Parenting with attachment and attunement
Held in Minneapolis/St. Paul from Friday 1pm – Sunday 12:30pm
April 11, 12, 13, 2014 Coaching demo, Trauma Informed Parenting
Classes are held from 10am-12noon; active parent coaching with a volunteer family is required
May 9, 2014
June 13, 2014
July 11, 2014