Is your parenting journey turning out differently than you imagined?

  • You thought you were a great parent, but now you feel like a failure.
  • You feel shame that you don't even want to be around your child.
  • You feel like you've tried everything, but nothing moves the needle. Even the professionals don't seem to have answers.
  • You feel isolated and are losing hope.

Group coaching through Foundations for Preventing and Overcoming Blocked Care will help you find compassion for yourself and your child.

Spring Cohort starts April 4.

  • Weekly content from Melissa via Marco Polo Sharecast
  • Community, support, and coaching via Marco Polo group
  • Participant Guide ($29 value)

Your Path to Overcoming Blocked Care

1: Register for the Coaching Group

Sign up and gain immediate access to a supportive group of parents who understand your struggles. You're not alone!

2: Learn Practical Strategies

The lessons will be delivered in short sections with actionable steps.

3: Reclaim Compassion

Implement what you've learned and reclaim compassion for yourself and your child.

This group is for you if:

  • You want to overcome blocked care.
  • You value advice rooted in neuroscience and lived-experience.
  • You value time flexibility and don't want to worry about another Zoom meeting to squeeze in.
  • You crave connection with other parents who can empathize with you but also encourage you.
  • You feel like nothing else is working, but you're not quite ready to give up.
  • You're looking for deep healing and transformation.

Hi, I’m Melissa Corkum.

As a mom to six grown children with varying degrees of neurodiversity, I know firsthand how it feels to want to give up. But I also know that overcoming blocked care is possible. I'm living proof.

I'm the co-author of Foundations for Preventing and Overcoming Blocked Care and have helped hundreds of families reclaim compassion. I'm excited to get to know your family better and watch the hope return to your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of the course?

Orientation is scheduled for April 4 at 12 PM ET / 9AM PT. Course content will drop via Marco Polo (a free video messaging app) each Monday starting on April 7. The group is 8 weeks long and the completion party will be May 30.

Is this group for adoptive/foster parents only?

This group is for any parent struggling with blocked care or parenting burnout. Please share with any parents who may benefit!

What is the time commitment?

The content will be delivered over Marco Polo (a free video messaging app), so you can work on a schedule that fits your life. However, we recommend you set aside an hour a week to watch the content, participate in the Marco Polo discussion group, and apply the concepts.

What's the investment?

The cost is a one-time payment of $297/family or three monthly installments of $117.