Ajda Strnad

Ajda Strnad

Social Pedagogue, Parent / Family Coach, Youth Counselor, Guidance Counselor
Ljubljana, Slovenija / Europe/Berlin
When parents understand what a child needs behind their behaviour, everything becomes easier. Children open up when they feel heard and accepted, more easily, more quickly, and more effectively.
About

Every child longs for a parent who truly sees, understands, and accepts them. This becomes possible when we learn to look beyond behaviour and recognize the needs behind it. As a lecturer, I guide parents toward practical and useful strategies that strengthen family connections and deepen relationships. As a mentor, I gently remind parents of the wisdom they already carry within themselves and support them in taking concrete, heartfelt steps toward authentic connection within the family. As a mediator between families and schools, I help align cooperation with an understanding of both perspectives, always in the best interest of the child. I also especially encourage fathers to build deeper connections with their children.


Qualifications
Social PedagogueParent / Family CoachYouth CounselorGuidance Counselor
Areas of expertise
Emotional Well-Being
  • Building self-esteem and confidence
  • Resilience building
  • Emotional regulation (e.g., anger, frustration)
Behavioral and Family Dynamics
  • Puberty-related challenges
  • Co-parenting challenges

Experience Supporting Clients with the Following Diagnoses:
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
Demographics
Typical client age
0 - 6 yrs (20%)
6 - 10 yrs (20%)
10 - 13 yrs (40%)
13 - 18 yrs (20%)
Typical client gender
Male (60%)
Female (40%)
Expertise with communities
Cultural Communities
  • Multicultural / Mixed Families
Religious Communities
  • Christian
Other experts