Rooted in Love

You want to get this right for your kid. You just don't always know how.

Loving your child was never the hard part. The hard part is everything underneath it: the fear you haven’t said out loud, the grief for the future you imagined, the moments you don’t know what to say or whether you’re saying it right. Through guided practice and connection with other parents walking this same path, you don’t need to have it figured out to start here.

Who this is for: Parents and caregivers of queer and trans children and young adults (ages 5–25), at any stage of that process. Whether your child recently came out or you’ve known for years and are still finding your footing, this program meets you where you are.

Your 6-Week Journey

Week 1: Coming Home to Your Body — Grounding, safety, and awareness
Week 2: Understanding Your Inner Weather — Nervous system patterns and regulation
Week 3: Listening to What Your Body Knows — Body signals, stress patterns, and protection
Week 4: Protecting Your Peace — Boundaries, capacity, and self-trust
Week 5: Making Space for Feelings — Emotional processing and self-compassion
Week 6: Rooted, Resourced, Ready — Integration, reflection, and practical tools

What’s included: Six 90-minute live sessions in a deliberately small group, led by Michele.

What You'll Walk Away With

Body-based tools that work in the middle of a hard moment, not just after
Language for grief, anger, fear, and fierce pride, all at once
Boundaries and advocacy skills that come from a steady nervous system, not just willpower
A community of parents who understand this specific experience without you having to explain it
A steadier, more regulated presence for your child to lean on

Ready to feel steady again?

Pricing: $350 for the full 6 weeks, with a payment plan available, same as Rooted & Resilient.

Format: Fully virtual, offering added privacy alongside flexibility for families anywhere.

Led by: Michele McMoneagle, M.Ed. — trauma-informed educator and Lead Somatic Coach, bringing both her clinical training and personal understanding of what it means to walk alongside a child navigating identity.

Next cohort: September 14 – October 19, 2026.

FAQ

What happens in a session?

Live 90-minute group sessions led by Michele, combining somatic practice, education, and connection with other parents walking this same path.

Do I need to already be public about my child being trans or queer to join?

No. Wherever you and your family are in this process, whether just starting to navigate it or years in, this program meets you there. What’s shared in the group stays in the group.

Is this virtual or in-person?

Fully virtual, offering added privacy alongside flexibility for families anywhere.

What if I miss a session?

Replays are available, along with work-at-your-own-pace materials, so nothing is lost if life gets in the way that week.

How much does the program cost?

$350 for the full 6 weeks, with a payment plan available, same as Rooted & Resilient.

What if I want more personalized 1:1 support instead of a group program?

Visit our Families section for ongoing 1:1 support.