Finding Connection to Ourselves, Each Other, and Our Stories.
REVEAL. REIMAGINE. REVIVE.
REVEAL. REIMAGINE. REVIVE.
Discover a Framework That Moves Insight Into Lasting Change
For professionals who work deeply with people — whether in coaching, childcare, education, therapy, parenting support, or leadership development — you’ve likely seen this pattern again and again:
Children and adults may know how healthy connection works,
but when stress rises, old patterns still take over.
Tender beliefs resurface. The nervous system reverts to what feels familiar.
Connection frays — within families, teams, and within the self.
What’s missing isn’t motivation.
It’s a clear, relational framework that explains why children and adults repeat the same emotional cycles and how real, sustainable change unfolds in everyday life — in homes, classrooms, therapy rooms, and relationships of all kinds.
That’s why the Rooted Life Method® was created.
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“Susan Parker Jones has written a very reasoned, empathic, practical book about children and parenting. She knows the Enneagram well and it clearly informs her therapy practice. Susan has a light-hearted sensitive touch to her writing. No shaming; just explaining. For parents who want to understand the Enneagram and their children, The Wholehearted Child is well worth a read. ”
-Jerome Wagner, Ph.D., (Honorary International Enneagram Association Founder)
““Susan Parker Jones is a true gift to those who know and work closely with her. She can connect with any individual, but especially those who “come from the hard places”. Her gentle, calm, and intuitive ability to communicate and navigate emotion from difficult experiences is extraordinary.Her work with the Enneagram and young children is a unique approach and provides parents/caregivers a much deeper perspective, dispelling the myth, “I have tried everything.....nothing works with this child!””
- Tammie Benton, Head Start State Association Board President
“The Wholehearted Child is a brilliant resource for anyone looking for an attachment-based, trauma- informed guide to parenting their child well. Susan Parker Jones gives unique insight into child development, and offers specific parenting techniques that cultivate a lasting connection between parent and child. This book is a must-read for every parent!”
- Kelly Hamilton, Trauma-Informed Parenting Coach
““More than a parenting manual, The Wholehearted Child is a call to embrace the messiness of parenthood with courage and self-compassion. Susan’s writing invites us to see parenting as a journey of growth for both ourselves and our children. It’s filled with real-life stories and practical strategies that provide renewed hope and clarity for parents." ”
-Jenny Dedrick - Holistic Coach
““The Wholehearted Child is a groundbreaking resource for parents, educators, and mental health professionals alike. With genuine insight and practical advice, Susan Parker Jones illuminates pathways to nurturing children's emotional resilience and self-awareness through the enneagram. This book is highly impactful and a must-read for anyone seeking to empower children.” ”
-MacKensie Davis, Mental Health Therapist
“Susan is a treasure to me and my family. Her knowledge and empathy are unmatched. Her wordsof wisdom have given me comfort and guidance as a mom and I am so grateful she has shared herstrategies in The Wholehearted Child. ”
-Jessica Randol, Parent
“Susan is a treasure to me and my family. Her knowledge and empathy are unmatched. Her words of wisdom have given me comfort and guidance as a mom and I am so grateful she has shared her strategies in The Wholehearted Child. ”
-Jessica Randol, Parent
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A Framework Built for Professionals Who Want Transformation — Not Just Insight
The Rooted Life Method combines: • Narrative understanding of internal belief systems • Relational awareness rooted in connection • A body-mind-emotion model that integrates Head, Heart, and Body • A step-by-step pathway from awareness to choice
This method meets your clients where they actually live: in their nervous system, relationships, and stories — not just their thinking mind.
Whether you work with individuals, families, or children, this method provides structure, confidence, and clarity — for you and for the people you serve.
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