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I have been a Child and Youth Worker for the past 15+ years, a partnered parent, a single parent, and an honorary auntie to many.

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I have worked with families and a wide age range of children in group homes, drop-in centres, women's shelters, school settings, the nonprofit housing sector, teenage parent support, and children's mental health agencies. Families that are together, divorced, same sex, multiple partners, extended family, adopted family and not your average definition of family.

 

What I have learned through my work; is that there is no magic answer to parenting and there's no right way to parent. There's the way that will work for you and your family in its current capacity. I like to treat things from a real and practical approach, with a true understanding of the family’s ability to integrate various tools and strategies with success. Let's sit back and grab a coffee together - you can get all your frustrations out, and I'll help you parent less and enjoy being a parent more. 

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Katie Sakki
Child & Youth Worker, Agile Parenting Coach

CERTIFICATIONS:

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ICAgile Agile Product Ownership (2023)

ICAgile Certified Professional (2023)

CMHO - Integrated Foundational Autism and Mental Health Training (2023)

Learning Tree International Agile Fundamentals Training (2022)

McMaster Children’s Hospital – Family Check-Up/Everyday Parenting (2022)

Windz Brief Narrative Therapy Training (2022)

Dyadic Developmental Practice, Psychotherapy and Parenting (2022)

Alberta Family Wellness Initiative – Brain Story (2022)

Applied Suicide Interventions Skills (2022)

Published “The Little Hand That Gave” – Relational Child and Youth Care Practice Journal Volume 20 No. 1 (2007)

Child & Youth Worker Diploma - Algonquin College (2005)

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (2005)

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (2004)

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TESTIMONIALS

LEAH
Mom of two

I have found Katie is the type of support you want in your corner when it’s hard to stay afloat. She’s one of the best problem solvers I have ever met. She has always offered me practical, down to earth suggestions that make sense in the real world. Her overall approach to care is non-judgmental, relatable and fun. You can be yourself, let your guard down and find a friendly life preserver on the choppy seas of parenting.

BROOK
Registered Social Worker

Katie is an outstanding parenting coach! As a Registered Social Worker, I have had the pleasure of working alongside Katie for just over two years. Her practice in the field and knowledge of evidence-based strategies, along with her use of creative, strength-based interventions, allow her to guide, inspire and support the parents and caregivers she is working with.
Katie is highly attuned with her clients and truly puts her heart and soul into her work. Additionally, her non-judgmental and compassionate demeanour provide each and every client the safe space to be who they are and become the caregiver they want to be. I am happy to be giving Katie my highest recommendation!

SYLVIE
Mom of three

Katie is simply amazing, she's mindful and caring. She's able to dive in with the right questions that address the core of the issue and provide support and resources that guided our family to strenghting our communication. 

KAREN
Mom of three

I have been blessed to work with Katie to realign my parental priorities. Through encouragement, support and feedback, I was able to repair a damaged relationship with my daughter. Her personal approach put me at ease reassuring me that parenting is a tough job and not always enjoyable. I feel better equipped to tackle issues by pulling from a toolkit of techniques that Katie helped me build. I am truly a better parent thanks to Katie.

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