Personalized Adoption Coaching
Whether you’re raising your family through adoption or not, having support on the parenting journey can make all the difference.
My coaching offers a thoughtful, encouraging space to reflect, reset, and grow, always through the lens of real-life parenting. For those parenting through adoption, we gently add that extra lens into the conversation, helping you navigate what’s in front of you with confidence and care.
I’m here to support you in showing up as the parent you already are, with more clarity, confidence, and tools to grow through whatever season you’re in. Together, we’ll lean on faith, mindset, and resilience to help you parent with purpose and peace.
Training & Professional Development
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25+ years HR leadership (people development, coaching conversations)
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Coaching Training Intensive from CaPP Institute
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Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from UPenn (in progress)
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Multi-decade lived adoption parenting experience
Scope of Practice
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Coaching is not therapy, clinical counseling, or legal advice
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Focuses on reflection, clarity, communication, resilience, and perspective
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Encourages licensed clinical support when appropriate
Coaching is for:
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Adoptive parents seeking clarity, confidence, and steadiness
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Families wanting strengths-based, values-aligned support
Coaching is not for:
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Crisis intervention
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Trauma therapy
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Legal or placement guidance
What Clients Typically Gain:
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Clearer adoption-related communication across the adoption triad
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Reduced overwhelm and second-guessing
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Greater parenting confidence and calm
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Practical reflection tools clients can reuse independently
Adoption Coaching
Private, strengths-based coaching to support clarity, confidence, and steadiness in the adoption journey.
$150 per 50-minute private session
Coaching is offered on a limited monthly basis to ensure thoughtful, personalized support.
From time to time, I offer group coaching experiences that invite connection, shared learning, and insight. Topics vary and spots are limited.
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Getting Started
All new clients begin with a complimentary 20-minute exploratory conversation to ensure mutual fit. There is no obligation to continue.
Coaching works best when there is mutual fit and clarity.
Still have questions? Schedule a free 20-minute conversation. This helps us both decide if SoulFilling coaching is the right support for you right now.
"I encourage those who have adoption on their minds or in their hearts to connect with Francine Apy. Her natural compassion joined with her experience and training make her a top-notch resource for all who are involved with adoption."
— Susan Anderson, Licensed Master Social Worker