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GIVE YOUR CHILD A
JUMP START Your child may be experiencing some challenges in his/her life. Poor self-esteem or lack of confidence handicap a young person, perhaps negatively affecting their entire lives. Issues of "Emotional Intelligence," responsibility for one's choices, goal setting and implementation, are crucial for teens and young adults. Becoming comfortable about ourselves, confident in our abilities, and self-assured enough to joyfully explore our options in the world ...these are priceless abilities for all of us, but even more valuable to the young person facing so many serious decisions today. |
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| PRESSURE ON OUR KIDS CREATES
A LOT OF STRESS Today, perhaps as never before, there is tremendous pressure on our children to perform, to make decisions and commitments that have far reaching consequences. The age of technology and information gathering has ensured that everything we do, or don't do, is part of our "permanent record." Youthful missteps, once chalked up to normal "growing pains." are now cause for alarm because they follow you forever. Pressure to make decisions at a very young age ... what sports and "hobbies" to pursue, what educational path to follow, how to best prepare for acceptance at a good college; create a lot of stress for students. Studies show many children in elementary school are already experiencing high levels of stress about their futures, and it only gets worse with each grade level. Some students cope by becoming super achievers, but never really relax or feel good enough. Others cope by emotionally "dropping out," not working up to their potential because they feel overwhelmed by the demands they face. Most fall somewhere in the middle, often feeling like they are on a treadmill with no way to get off. |
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| COLLEGE IS "MAKE IT OR BREAK
IT" TIME College freshman react in any number of ways ... you made it, now you must prove you can "cut it." Most do well, but many falter. Every year more students seek counseling with university counseling services. Students who have developed destructive coping mechanisms earlier may find they now get out of control; eating disorders, substance abuse, emotional problems. Some never finish or get beyond the freshman year, but most do fine. Many discover, years later, that the educational and career choices they made so young were not right for them. They then face a crisis ... what to do about it. Is it too late to make a change? What are the ramifications? Can we afford it? |
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| GIVE YOUR STUDENT A
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM During this crucial time of self-discovery, decision-making, stress and peer pressure, your child would very likely benefit from a relationship with a professional coach ... a confidential, supportive, confidence-building relationship. You supply a supportive environment and will do anything to help your child, but you are "family," and unable to be totally objective. Your student will hesitate to confide everything to you, as all parents know! Young people benefit greatly from a coaching relationship because of the confidentiality, objective guidance and support, and mutual accountability. The co-creative coaching relationship takes the pressure off, the student is encouraged to discover his/her own inner guidance ... the best way to achieve their individual success and personal happiness. |
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Give your student the valuable gift of a professional coaching relationship. |
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