Emotional intelligence for parents and families

Maria Botan

Relationship Coach

Behaviour is legacy.

Your calm becomes your child’s safety. Your honesty becomes your friend’s courage. Every time you pause instead of react, speak with honesty, or choose compassion, you reset what’s normal. By practising change with intention, you rewrite the story. Let’s replace trans-generational trauma with trans-generational growth and watch the ripple effect transform everything it touches.

Ready to rewrite the script?

  • Detect the self-sabotaging patterns that make them feel separate

  • Stop the autopilot reactions and catch themselves in the act

  • Redirect with tools that turn daily moments into legacy

Through long-term coaching, immersive workshops, and stubborn belief in our shared humanity, I help clients:

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This is where the work begins.

At ThisVillage, growth isn’t just a concept, it’s a practice. Whether you’re a mother rediscovering yourself, a couple learning to reconnect, or a family navigating change, there’s a space here for you to grow with awareness and compassion.

Our Programs

  • Relationship Coaching

    We know parenthood can challenge even the strongest relationships. Our Relationship Coaching offers a supportive space for parents to reconnect, communicate with compassion, and rebuild a partnership that feels like home again. With gentle guidance and practical tools, you’ll learn to move from conflict to closeness and strengthen your bond through every stage of family life.

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  • Reframing Motherhood

    This transformative program is crafted for expat mothers tackling motherhood in a new culture. We get it—loneliness, cultural disconnect, and juggling expectations can be tough. But here at ThisVillage, we turn those challenges into opportunities for personal growth and connection. Join us to find your tribe and thrive!

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  • Bringing Baby Home

    Welcoming a new baby brings both joy and challenges. Created by The Gottman Institute, the Bringing Baby Home program helps you and your partner build a strong, connected foundation to navigate early parenthood with confidence and harmony.

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  • 1-on-1 Coaching

    At ThisVillage, we know each parent’s journey is different. While group programs are great for connection, sometimes you need a more personalized approach. Our 1-on-1 coaching offers a safe space to explore your challenges, set tailored goals, and get dedicated support to navigate parenthood with clarity and peace of mind.

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Why It Matters

Because how we show up in our relationships shapes the world our children inherit. Every moment of awareness, every pause before reacting, every act of compassion ripples outward.

At ThisVillage, we believe that emotional intelligence is not a luxury, it’s a legacy. When we learn to meet ourselves and others with understanding, we create families and communities rooted in connection rather than control.

This is the work of rewriting the script, one conversation, one choice, one breath at a time.