Maria Sanders Parent Coach

10/13/2026

I'll be speaking at Shoulder to Shoulder Conference on Oct 27 - 28, 2026. I would love to see you there!🎉🎉

Oregon’s Shoulder to Shoulder Conference is for people who care for or support children and families involved with the child welfare system. That includes foster and adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, birth parents, caseworkers, social workers, lawyers, judges, CASA volunteers, educators, and mental-health and medical professionals. It offers training and networking to help these groups work together.

https://whova.com/portal/registration/x-kAE4J5iNIDjDgDz-cD/

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Virtual Conference | Conferencia Virtual October 27 & 28, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm both days 27 y 28 de octubre de 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ambos dias   27 Years Strengthening Children a…

04/30/2026

Join me on Monday, May 4th at 7:30 pm for this FREE parent workshop. For parents of kids 5-adulthood.

Please register by emailing me at [email protected]

04/29/2026

Hi! I’m offering a free parent workshop (in person).

If you’re around, please join me!

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Join me on Monday, May 4th at 7:30 pm for this FREE parent workshop. For parents of kids 5-adulthood.

Please register by emailing me at [email protected]

04/15/2026

Exciting Update: Now accepting new clients (NJ only) under supervision

Hi everyone,

I’m thrilled to share that after having my LSW for over 20 years, I have officially begun my journey toward LCSW licensure! With clinical supervision now in place, I am opening my practice to new clients.

For the past 10 years, I have run a private practice specializing in coaching parents of children with challenging behaviors using the Collaborative Problem Solving approach. While I am excited to continue this specialized work with parents, I am also expanding my focus to include older teens and young adults who are struggling to find their way.

If you have any clients searching for a therapist or if your waitlist is currently full, I would love to be a resource for your referrals.
As I grow my clinical practice under supervision, I am offering therapy at a reduced rate to help increase access to services. This special rate is available to all clients I see during my supervision period.

Location: Virtual and in person at 198 Bellevue Ave
Montclair, NJ
Contact: www.mariasandersparentcoach.com
[email protected]
Looking forward to continuing to support our community in this new capacity!

Call now to connect with business.

10/14/2025

I'm looking forward to being a speaker at the Conference in Portland, Oregon, on October 29th.

The conference is a collaborative partnership between various community agencies to provide quality training and networking opportunities to those who work with and care for children who have been connected to Child Welfare.

06/10/2025

From the wonderful

"Seclusion and restraint are NOT trauma-informed.

You can’t claim to be trauma-informed while locking kids in rooms or physically restraining them.
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These practices don’t regulate — they retraumatize.
They don’t teach safety — they teach fear.
They don’t build trust — they destroy it.
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Disabled, neurodivergent, and Black leaeners are disproportionately subjected to these harmful practices.
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If a system needs seclusion and restraint to function, it’s the system that needs to change — not the learner.
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We can do better. We must do better."

06/10/2025

Just want to share info about a group that I am part of and would like for you to join too!

Endsarnj- https://www.endsar-nj.org/

No child deserves to be forced into a seclusion room by a caregiver.
No

New Jersey can do better!

We hope to ensure our group is diverse in all ways and that we prioritize the leadership and perspectives of those most impacted by seclusion and restraint in New Jersey. We need your help!

03/24/2025

It’s not too late to join us TONIGHT for our first Educator Support Group!
Come connect with other educators and tell us what future topics and Q & As we can provide to support you in affecting change in our schools. We can make NJ schools safer places for our students and staff!
Link to register : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekYen-ylmZkwcIowaCScEFmHy7LUC1HsfZD8CH89ehV0Fwhg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawJM99BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZZE4E3cb4vB5a5JCh_x9mrTkowqGlec3FxYiQa7bfOmT-1tT6OoWLZCKg_aem_rS1ijKEDZKj-iY4XtdfLCw

[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A green chalkboard background shows the text “Join us our first Educator Support Group.” Below in large white chalk lettering is “TONIGHT” with the “o” substituted with a red apple. Below that is “Monday, 3/24 7-8pm.” Along the bottom is the EndSaR-NJ logo: an outline of NJ in white with a blue adult handprint, a green child's handprint and an added outline of a red apple. End Seclusion and Restraint New Jersey. endsar-nj.org]

03/04/2025

🚨 Exciting News for NJ Educators! 🚨

Are you passionate about making schools safer for students and staff? Join EndSaR-NJ for the launch of our Educator Support Group for Changemakers! 💡
📅 Date: Monday, March 24th
⏰ Time: 7-8 PM ET
📍 Where: Zoom (link to be provided)

This monthly support group is designed to:
✅ Connect educators committed to ending seclusion and restraint in NJ schools
✅ Provide expert insights on key topics related to student safety & well-being
✅ Create a safe space for discussions, collaboration, and action!

💬 Our first meeting is a Meet & Greet! Share the challenges you see in schools and help shape future discussions.
🔗 Let’s work together to make a difference! RSVP today at EndSaR-NJ.org