“The Calm the Storm Masterclass was such a blessing, and provided a much-needed reset for my family and I.  The course helped me reconnect with the joy and wonder of motherhood, which immediately resulted in a calmer, more present mommy, and thus, calmer, happier children!  The class was so well-researched, and included many concrete examples from the worlds of psychology and neuroscience, as well as anecdotal stories that helped me gain such a deeper understanding of what’s happening in my own brain (and my children’s brains, as well) during periods of high stress.  Knowing the brain science behind my experiences helped me to extend more grace and gentleness towards myself, and to my husband and kids as well.  The one-on-one coaching sessions with Megan were invaluable and really built on what I’d learned in the class- we were able to tailor the sessions to my family’s exact needs, and trouble shoot some common areas of conflict.  Megan is so kind and compassionate, and it is so obvious in her warmth and enthusiasm that she really cares about the families she supports.  It’s easy, as a mom, to feel isolated and alone, and Megan made me feel like I had someone in the background cheering me on.  That support gave me strength.  Perhaps my favorite thing about Calm the Storm and my sessions with Megan was that I didn’t feel like it was “adding” anything to my already over-flowing plate; it didn’t ask me to do anything that felt unnatural or forced, or make me feel guilty about what I’m not doing.  Instead, it helped me to feel proud of what I do well, to see my own strengths more clearly, and to utilize them creatively to support my family.  The class reminded me that I am actually pretty GOOD at this mommy thing, and every mom needs that reminder once in a while!”

“What I appreciated most from Calm the Storm  is the practical information and knowledge Megan taught me about emotions.  This class helped me to better understand myself when faced with emotional situations by empowering me to practice methods for regathering and re-connection to better find balance in my life. By using simple tools and coping strategies Megan gives a clearer idea how to model for children ways to express myself so they too can learn healthy calming skills. Calm the Storm has opened my eyes to the power of emotions and how they can have an effect on the people around me. Recognizing my own stress responses, temperament and triggers has also helped me to understand how children and adults react differently. My biggest take away is to have compassion for myself and to address my own struggles using calming tools so I can be a better parent and teacher.”

“​​I began working with Megan initially to learn to better support my 3 year old granddaughter, who is experiencing effects from trauma and grief after her mom’s struggles with addiction led to us seek legal custody. My granddaughter was having a lot of strong emotions, understandably, and I learned that she needed to develop stronger attachments since she did not develop a healthy sense of attachment to her mom when she was an infant. Megan gently, and with such understanding, helped me (with tools that) … worked, and she moved quickly through a lot of areas of recovery! She and I are very strongly connected and she is much less reactive and anxious than she was. It is amazing to see the transformation in her and it feels great to know how to respond to her when she is struggling….The tools I have learned while working with Megan have not only been of benefit to my own family, they will help me in my work as a preschool teacher. I am so grateful to Megan and Calm the Storm. I highly recommend her for helping to strengthen the relationships in your life!”