I’m so glad you asked! No program is the right fit for every parent, including this one. Below are some things to consider. 

The Regulation Reset Lab IS right for you if you: 
✔︎ You’re a single parent (or you feel like one) — meaning you’re carrying most or all of the mental, emotional, and logistical load, with no reliable adult to tag in when things get hard.

✔︎ You love your kid fiercely and still find yourself snapping, shutting down, or reacting in ways that don’t match the parent you want to be.

✔︎ You’re stuck in the snap → shame → promise-to-do-better → repeat cycle, and sheer willpower is clearly not cutting it.

✔︎ You’ve tried the advice already — deep breaths, counting to ten, “just stay calm,” gentle scripts, consequences — and it either didn’t help or made you feel like you were failing at something everyone else seems to manage.

✔︎ You’re tired of feeling on edge, cornered, or like you’re one hard moment away from losing it, especially when there’s no margin for error.

✔︎ You want real tools for real moments — not perfection, not constant calm, but the ability to handle the hard stuff without blowing up or imploding.

✔︎ You’re open to looking at your nervous system, your patterns, and your capacity, not from a place of blame, but because you want things to actually change.

✔︎ You want to feel more capable, less reactive, and more connected to your child — even on the messy days.

✔︎ Want to use, or are open to learning about, connection-based, non-punitive parenting methods.
✔︎ Are comfortable participating in a small group setting, and offering and receiving support to/from other single parents. (Not sure? Click here to schedule a call to discuss together.)
✔︎ Desperately want a stronger connection with your kids, but you’re not sure how to make that happen.

The Regulation Reset IS NOT right for you if: 
❌ You believe people of a particular race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, body shape/size, physical or mental ability, or other broad category are inherently inferior. 
❌ You currently use self-harm (e.g., cutting) strategies, or actively think about hurting or killing yourself or someone else.
❌ You have an untreated history of trauma, or currently have significant levels of depression, or anxiety, and have not done, or are not currently participating in, therapy.
❌ You are committed to using spanking, or other forms of punishment or time-outs.
❌ You would prefer in-person coaching support.
❌ You want a rigid, one-size-fits-all parenting method, script, or set of rules to follow perfectly.

❌ You’re expecting to become calm, patient, and unflappable 100% of the time (that’s not real life, and I won’t sell you that fantasy).

❌ You are looking for a “quick fix.”

Still not sure? Let’s hop on a Zoom call to figure it out together.

In my opinion...Yes!

Even if you can't make it to some or all of the group calls live, you can still get a lot out of the program!

First, all calls will be recorded, so you can watch the replays if you missed one or want to re-watch. 

Second, you'll still have access to all of the other materials, and, most importantly, you'll have access to the private online community! That means you'll still be able to get (asynchronous) support from me, and from your fellow participants. 

Of course, it's even better if you can come to the calls live. So if there's enough need and interest, I'm open to either changing the day/time or adding an additional live call for added support. 

If you're still not sure, please reach out to me by email at hello@drigilaparenting.com, or let’s hop on a Zoom call to figure it out together.

Two things to consider here: 

(1) I don't know for sure when I'll be offering this program again, and what the pricing will be when I do. (Possibly in the Fall, but that's not definite.)

(2) More importantly, ask yourself this: Can you (and your kid(s)) wait another six months (or more) to shift from all the chaos and conflict, to more compassion and connection? 

If you've read this far, I'm willing to bet the answer is no. Something needs to change, and that won't happen if you just tread water. 

As Henry Ford famously said, 

If you always do what you've always done,

You'll always get what you've always got.

Short answer: Yes!

Longer answer: 
I'd say this program is especially helpful for parents of autistic, ADHD, anxious, PDA, and otherwise neurodivergent kids, for two reasons: 

First, because when your child doesn't "fit the mold," that can bring with it a lot of stress, fear, overwhelm, and confusion, making it even harder to stay regulated as a parent. 

Second, this program doesn't rely on compliance-based or behavior-chart approaches that often backfire with these kids.

Note that this program won’t “fix” your child,  and it’s not meant to. The focus is on your emotion regulation, so you can stay more grounded and responsive when your child is escalated, and keep some of the escalations from happening in the first place. That foundation matters even more when your child has a sensitive or easily overwhelmed nervous system.

Short answer: Yes!

Longer answer: 
A lot of “complex” kids have big feelings and a hard time expressing them in unharmful ways. You are not alone! And I know that when you’re living in a constant state of fear that your child will “explode,” it’s hard to do the deeper work (or anything, really!). This is why, early in the program, we'll create custom tools for you to use in the moment. I'm also including the replay of my workshop, "Parenting SOS: Navigating intense, explosive, or aggressive meltdowns (even if you're on your own)" as a bonus resource, to help you navigate these really tough episodes. 

I am a very inclusive person and would love to help EVERYONE! So, why did I decide to create a program that centers the single-parent experience? 

Lots of reasons, but here’s the main one: 

I vividly remember scrolling through Instagram one day shortly after I launched my coaching business. Within the span of 5 minutes, I stumbled on three posts that seemed like guilt "zingers" for single parents. 

That wasn’t their intention at all, but it was the effect, nonetheless. 

Since then, I’ve noticed more instances like that, not just on social media: Well-meaning parenting experts offering beautifully supportive and informative resources, but whose content can sometimes feel alienating or triggering for single parents. 

And it’s not just the risk of feeling alienated or triggered. There's also a lack of content that specifically addresses the unique challenges - and gifts! - of single parenting. 

Why?

Because most parenting experts have a partner. That is their lived experience, and they are generously and vulnerably sharing and coaching from that vantage point. (As they should!)

That’s why, as a single mom myself, I’ve become increasingly passionate about filling this gap by creating safe and supportive spaces specifically designed for single parents. 

My goal is to create programs and communities that: 
❌ DO NOT trigger the very familiar, nearly universal feelings of fear, worry, and/or guilt about raising kids in a single-parent home (or in two, in the case of shared custody). 
✔︎  DO specifically address some of the unique challenges faced by many single parents. 
✔︎  DO empower single parents to embrace and lean into some of the beautiful advantages of being a single parent. 
✔︎  DO help single parents feel - and be! - less alone on this often lonely journey. 

As someone who felt like a single parent even when I was partnered, I can completely relate! 

You are welcome to join the program, and I think it will be incredibly helpful if you're navigating that often-frustrating in-between space. Just bear in mind that I will be centering the single-parent experience. This means, for example, that I will never tell you to "just tag your partner in," or to ask your spouse to watch the kids so you can go for a walk each morning. It also means that we won't be focusing on co-parenting with a spouse (e.g., how to get them on board with your approach to parenting), though the topic of coordinating with another parent may well come up in the context of shared custody. 

If you're still unsure if it's a good fit, please reach out to me at hello@drgilaparenting.com or click here to schedule a free consult call, and we can discuss what kind of support would be most productive for you. 

Here’s the beauty of the small-group experience: You get individualized support from me, PLUS community support from other single parents in the same boat as you. AND it’s less expensive than 1-on-1 coaching with me. 

Honestly? That’s a win-win-win in my book. 

I genuinely believe there's a magic and power to the small-group experience that ADDS to the value of my teaching and coaching. It really is the best of both worlds.  

Having said that, if you’re not comfortable in a group program, or if I think you would be better served by 1-on-1 coaching, I do have a couple of 1-on-1 spots available. 

You will absolutely get personalized support in this program, and it's available in multiple ways:

First, the group calls include (1) a workshop component, which is a combination of short lessons and practical exercises to help you apply the material to your own life; and (2) live, personalized coaching to help you apply the materials to your life.

Second, participants are welcomed and encouraged to post questions, wins, and challenges in the private online community 24/7. Here, you'll not only get responses from me, but you'll also find added support and camaraderie from the other parents in the program.

I hear you! You are definitely not alone there!

I seriously wish I had a magic wand that could make everything better for you without putting in any time. (Wouldn’t that be amazing?!) 

Alas, I don’t. But hopefully this program is the next-best-thing!
 

Here are a few things to keep in mind: 

1️⃣ One major benefit of this program is that it streamlines what is otherwise an overwhelming and time-consuming process of researching, experimenting, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving. 

2️⃣ This work will most likely free up more time than it takes up! Imagine if you didn’t stew in guilt and shame for hours before falling asleep. (I mean really, what will you do with all that time?!)

3️⃣ I’ve designed the program to fit into your life as easily as possible.
    ✔︎ Group calls are recorded so you can watch the replay if 
you miss it.
    ✔︎ Support is available in between calls in the private online community.

And remember: You are on your own journey - there's no such thing as "falling behind"!

This is the part where I’m “supposed” to tell you that money is a mindset, you’re worth the investment, and if it’s really a priority you will find a way to make it work. 

But I’m not going to do that. (Sorry, biz coaches!)

This is one of those blessings and curses of single parenting: It’s totally up to you. You are the only person who really knows if investing this money is feasible and worth it right now.

At the end of the day, the benefit of joining needs to outweigh the financial stress it puts on you. Because if you’re so consumed with financial stress that you can’t focus on the program, you won’t see the results you deserve.  

But here’s the other thing I’ll say: 

I find that this question often has less to do with whether you can technically afford it, and more to do with whether you believe and trust that it will work. Because if it really did transform your family life, I’m betting it would be worth way more than the price. (Especially with the current discounted price!)

If that’s the case, I recommend that you check out some of my free resources, listen to my podcast, and/or reach out to me via email, DM, or by scheduling a free consult call. 

“Taste-test” my approach, vibe, and expertise, to get a better feel for whether this is an investment worth making.

I know that diving into this is a leap of faith. I know you are entrusting me with the most important relationship in your life. It’s a responsibility I don’t take lightly, and I am committed to living up to the honor. 

My job and my goal is to support you on your own path, not to pull you along on mine. 

Yes, there are specific tools and strategies I will teach you, and yes, my knowledge and experience can help you with this process. But I am not a prophet, and what I say is not doctrine. You are the expert on your family, and my goal is to empower you to find your own parenting voice.

Short answer: No. 

Longer answer: 
While I am a psychologist and neuropsychologist, I am not serving as your or your child's psychologist or neuropsychologist when I work with you as a coach. 

Coaching is not therapy, and I can’t offer clinical assessment or treatment when working with someone as a coach.

This means I can’t and won’t diagnose you or your child with a clinical disorder (like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD), and I can’t and won’t try to treat a clinical disorder.

Coaching can be done in combination with therapy, and, when appropriate, I would be happy to support you as a coach while you're working with someone else for therapy.

Honestly? The answer to this depends on what didn’t “work” for you when you tried other programs. 

I can tell you that many traditional parenting programs don’t “work” for complex kids, and many programs also don’t take into account the unique needs and challenges of single parents. 

I can also tell you that The Regulation Reset focuses on actionable, realistic tools and resources, with a supportive community cheering you on. 

AND I can tell you that not every program is the right fit for every parent. Including this one. 

If you’re really not sure this will be a good fit for your family, email me at hello@drgilaparenting.com, or schedule a call to chat about what might get in the way, and whether it’s worth diving in. 

Thanks for asking!

Seriously, though, if you have a question I haven't answered yet, please feel free to reach out and ask!

(Oh, and my current fave is mint chocolate chip. Mmmm.)