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When he’s overwhelmed, everything escalates or shuts down
He’s Not Disrespectful, He’s Dysregulated
You see it at home. A simple request turns into pushback. A reminder becomes an argument or shutdown. You try to hold the line, but nothing sticks. In those moments, he’s reacting—not thinking.
The Problem
You’re dealing with inconsistency, pushback, and emotional swings
Some days he’s fine. He can be engaged, reasonable, even motivated. Then something small sets him off, or he shuts down completely, and everything you were working toward disappears.
Simple things become difficult. Getting started takes forever. Following through doesn’t happen without constant reminders. Being on time, completing responsibilities, or handling basic expectations turns into a daily point of tension.
At home, it starts to feel like you’re always managing something. You’re repeating yourself. You’re trying to stay calm. You’re trying different approaches (more structure, more support, more consequences) hoping something will finally stick.
But instead, the same patterns keep showing up.
The pushback. The inconsistency. The emotional swings. The arguments that come out of nowhere. The shutdowns that stop everything in its tracks.
And over time, it wears on you.
Because you’re not just dealing with missed assignments or unfinished tasks. You’re watching your son struggle to handle situations that should be manageable, and you’re trying to figure out what actually helps without making things worse.
The Solution
Regulate first. Then build consistency.
What you’re seeing isn’t a lack of ability, it’s a regulation issue.
When your son is overwhelmed or reactive, everything becomes harder. Starting tasks, staying with them, handling frustration, and following through all break down in the moment.
That’s why more structure, more reminders, or more pressure haven’t worked the way you expected.
This program focuses on stabilizing how he responds in real time so he can actually use the tools and expectations already in place.
Once regulation improves, things start to look different. Tasks get started sooner. Pushback decreases. Follow-through becomes more consistent. And the day-to-day tension at home begins to settle.
We’re not adding more rules. We’re changing how he operates under pressure so those rules can actually work.
The Protocol
A structured 12-week program with real-time support
We start with a 90-minute Game Plan session to identify exactly where things are breaking down, how your son responds under pressure, where tasks stall, and what’s driving the pushback or shutdown.
From there, the work becomes structured and consistent.
Over the next 12 weeks, we meet regularly in short, focused sessions to work on task initiation, follow-through, and how he handles situations as they come up in real life.
This isn’t theoretical. We’re working through what’s actually happening during the week.
Between sessions, your son has direct access to me for support in real time. When something comes up (before it turns into a shutdown or escalation) he has a way to adjust in the moment instead of after the fact.
Parents are part of the process. You’ll have a dedicated monthly call to stay aligned, and you’ll have access to me to share what you’re seeing at home so we can adjust quickly and keep things moving forward.
When needed, hypnosis is layered in to reduce resistance and stabilize follow-through, but the focus stays on building consistent action in everyday life.
The mechanics: Why it works
You can’t build consistency on top of dysregulation
Most approaches try to build skills on top of a system that isn’t stable.
More structure, more reminders, more expectations, those only work if your son can stay regulated long enough to use them. When he can’t, everything falls apart in the moment. That’s why the same patterns keep repeating, even when he knows what he’s supposed to do.
This program works differently.
We focus on how he responds in (real-time) when something is frustrating, when pressure builds, when he’s about to shut down or push back. That’s the moment where everything either breaks down or moves forward.
By improving how he handles those moments, the rest starts to fall into place.
Starting tasks becomes easier. Staying with them takes less effort. Follow-through becomes more consistent, not because you’re forcing it, but because he can actually manage what’s happening internally while he’s doing it.
That’s when structure starts to work. That’s when expectations stick. And that’s when things at home begin to stabilize.
Who this is for...
A good fit for families dealing with this pattern
This program is for parents who know their son is capable, but aren’t seeing that show up consistently day to day.
He understands what’s expected. He can explain what he needs to do. But getting started, staying with it, and following through doesn’t happen without constant reminders or pressure.
At home, things can shift quickly. A simple request turns into pushback. Conversations escalate. Or he shuts down completely and disengages.
You’ve tried different approaches (more structure, more support, more consequences) but nothing has held long enough to create real change.
This is also a fit for families who want to be involved in the process. You’re open to adjusting how things are handled at home, staying aligned, and working through what’s actually happening in real time, not just hoping it improves on its own.
Who's behind this?
Local, structured support for families in Phoenix and beyond
I work directly with parents and teen boys who are dealing with the same patterns you’re seeing: pushback, shutdown, inconsistency, and daily tension that doesn’t seem to improve no matter what you try.
This isn’t a generic approach. I’ve spent time working inside high school classrooms, seeing firsthand how these patterns show up during the day, not just at home.
The work is structured, direct, and built around what’s actually happening in real time, at home, at school, and in the moments where things tend to break down.
Sessions are available in-person at a private Phoenix studio or virtually, depending on what works best for your family. Many of the families I work with are local to the Phoenix area, while others work with me remotely.
My background is in leadership, human behavior, and performance under pressure. That experience shapes how this program is built: clear expectations, real-time adjustment, and a focus on what actually changes behavior day to day.
If you want full credentials and bio, you can read more HERE
The Investment
Start with a clear plan. Then decide the next step.
We begin with a 90-minute Game Plan session.
This is where we identify exactly what’s happening: how your son responds under pressure, where things break down, and what needs to change first. You’ll leave with a clear plan and specific next steps.
Game Plan Session: $395
If you decide to move forward with the program, this is applied toward the total.
The 12-week program is where the real work happens.
This is a structured, high-touch process designed to improve regulation, follow-through, and day-to-day consistency.
- 12-week program: $1,595
- 1–2 sessions per week (short, focused)
- Real-time support between sessions
- Monthly parent call + ongoing communication
For families who don’t need the full program, ongoing sessions are available after the initial Game Plan.
- Ongoing sessions: $250 (60 minutes)
Family mediation and conflict resolution sessions are available when needed.
- 90-minute session: $350
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach me at dennis@tyrrellconsulting.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Both. Sessions are available in-person at a private Phoenix studio or virtually, depending on what works best for your family. Many local families prefer in-person, while others choose virtual for flexibility.
Neither in the traditional sense.
This is a structured program focused on regulation, follow-through, and day-to-day behavior. We’re working on how your son responds in real time so he can start tasks, stay with them, and handle situations more consistently.
That’s common—and expected.
We don’t rely on motivation or compliance to get started. The process is built to work with where he’s at, reduce resistance over time, and create small wins that build momentum.
Most families notice shifts early; especially in how situations are handled in the moment.
Consistency builds over time. The full 12-week program allows enough time to stabilize patterns and make those changes hold.
Yes.
You’ll have a monthly parent call and direct access to share what you’re seeing at home. Alignment between sessions is what helps reduce conflict and keep progress moving forward.
That’s not a problem.
Many families work with me virtually. The structure, support, and communication stay the same whether sessions are in-person or remote.
No.
Many of the teens I work with have ADHD patterns, but the program is built around regulation, task initiation, and follow-through, regardless of diagnosis.
It depends on your son’s progress.
Some families continue with occasional sessions for support or specific situations. Others transition out once consistency is in place and things are stable at home.
Yes. Sessions are private. We focus only on the testing response and the training process.
That is actually common. The response becomes familiar to the brain, which is why it repeats. We target the moment the reaction begins and train a different response so the pattern no longer takes over.
Start with a plan that actually works
If things at home aren’t improving, the next step is getting clear on what’s actually going on and what needs to change first.
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