Why Dr. Beth

As a licensed child psychologist and leading expert in parenting teenagers, Dr. Beth has worked with hundreds of families to create stronger parent/teen bonds. As the moderator for Dr. Beth’s Compassionate Parenting National Teleconference Series, she takes a unique approach to helping both teens and parents overcome the difficulties of adolescence - combining proven clinical practices with warmth, playfulness, self-expression and compassion.

Dr. Beth knows how teens think and act. She understands how to get them talking about their emotions and behaviors. Plus, she knows parents. She understands how to get them to accept themselves exactly as they are, and how to accept their children exactly as they are. She assists parents and teens in building positive dialogue and developing more connected relationships.

Dr. Beth has been featured on several radio shows, including:


ChildHood Matters


WomensRadio


World Talk Radio

 

Dr. Beth’s credentials, accomplishments and activities:

  • Licensed Child and Family Psychologist
  • Practice in Dublin, CA focuses on infants, children, teenagers, parents and families
  • National speaker, facilitator and educator delivering over 200 parenting programs
  • Author of parenting articles and monthly Compassionate Parenting newsletter
  • Masters in Education in Human Resource Development
  • Published dissertation: “Secure attachment is the key to healthy emotional development”
  • Producer, singer and songwriter of children’s music; Creator of two children’s CD’s
  • Participant in numerous charity events and fundraising for children’s organizations