What Is Coaching?
Coaching is a professional relationship in which the coach supports the client in creating specific strategies for success. We identify roadblocks and develop plans to overcome them. Coaches do not tell clients what to do. Instead, we support the client in identifying personal motivators and obstacles and we implement strategies designed to help clients achieve their goals. We do this by asking questions, listening and creating achievable action plans.
Coaching vs. Therapy
Coaching focuses on the client's present and future. A coach is NOT a therapist, psychologist, counselor or someone who specializes in mental illness. A coach does not analyze or interpret a client's session. A coach focuses on the 'who in the present' whereas a therapist focuses on the 'why from the past.'
Coaching Categories for Teens
Academic Challenges
We support students as they pave their own way to success. Whether it is general academic stress, poor time management, executive functioning limitations, distractibility or social pressures that detract from focus, our proven process provides a foundation for balance and success.
Social & General Anxiety
Adolescents and teens struggle with the balancing act of life. Generalized anxiety can be crippling. Real time socializing coupled with navigating social media and maintaining an on-screen persona can be tough to manage.
College Re-Entry
The pressures of college life can be challenging for many students. Whether it is underdeveloped study skills, mismanaged time, poor college fit, depression, irresponsible choices, disordered eating or substance abuse, taking a detour may be necessary.
College Application Prep & Essay Perfecting
In order to ensure your child stands out among the other applicants, they MUST submit an application package that outshines the competition. From the beginning through application submission, we support students and their families.
Bullying Recovery
Victims of bullying suffer long term effects. They have complex and challenging trauma responses, including difficulty making and maintaining friendships, isolation, shutting down in conflict, general mistrust and a lack of self confidence. Our coaches work with victims to identify triggers and how to manage their responses.
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