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 offering tools that help provide insight. Coaches help their clients figure out a vision for their life and then support the client in setting goals that will allow them to achieve that vision. The coach is part of the client’s support network for goal attainment, acting as a sounding board for positive change and reflection. These new practices become part of the client’s routine and form the foundation for enduring success.
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 ”what, who and why” in the “past, present and future.” It is important to note that because a coach is not a therapist or doctor, a client who suffers from a mental illness must be stable and working with other professionals for the duration of the coaching relationship.
COACHING CATEGORIES FOR ADULTS
ADULTING
Keeping pace with the social hustle, parenting difficult children, overcoming professional complications, navigating family drama, finding time for self-care and managing financial pressures can all feel impossible. Errands, managing meal prep and carpools, playing mah-jongg, enjoying intimacy and spending quality time with family may seem inconceivable. Working with our coaches, you will set specific goals and create a personal vision of what you wish to experience in your life. We will implement strategies that support you accomplishing your goals and living out your vision. Yes, you can still have time for YOU!
SOCIAL & GENERAL ANXIETY
Adults / parents 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. During our sessions, the client will identify the difference between needs vs. wants and stress vs. anxiety. We will create a vision & set goals to advance that vision. Using our proven techniques, we will identify choices that impede goals and create strategies to avoid impediments. With our coaching support, our clients gain agency, manage anxiety and gain confidence.
PARENTING (CHALLENGING CHILDREN)
Parenting in today’s society presents a unique challenge. Managing the struggles and unknowns of modern life, the symptoms of learning and behavior idiosyncrasies, and simply tolerating typical teen/adolescent behavior can be daunting. Working with our coaches, we will build a customized plan and implement strategies to address the specific obstacles you struggle with in your home. We will set goals and create a vision for your ideal parent/child/family relationship. Our expertise will bring peace and balance back into your home.
FAMILY HAPPINESS
Families who attend sessions with our coaches will develop positive communication skills and an increased awareness of self and others. In a safe and non-confrontational environment, we discuss obstacles, destructive patterns and everyday challenges that modern families face. We will work with your entire family to explore alternative approaches to common problems, create solutions and implement realistic strategies to support and empower all members of the household.
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