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How to Welcome Change
Most people fear change. It registers as uncertainty and as Tim Ferriss, bestselling author and host of The Tim Ferriss show, says, “people would rather be unhappy than uncertain.” Change can threaten our security because it triggers worst-case scenario...
College Relationships: Are You Being Needy?
June* (name changed) is a smart, outgoing, and self-directed college sophomore. She works hard to maintain her high GPA and has her sights set on law school. She is an active volunteer and contributes much of her free time to philanthropic organizations. She is a...
Strengthening Self-Awareness in Teens
My teen coaching programs always begin with developing and strengthening self-awareness. It is the foundation from which my clients and I address areas of concern, tackle challenges, and determine what actions will achieve desired goals. Self-awareness...
Perspective: The one thing that can change everything
Your perspective is powerful. It affects how you feel, how you respond to the ups and downs of life, and how you move into your future. It determines the quality of your relationships and impacts your overall attitude toward everything in your life. And while...
Have You Lost Trust in Your Teen?
If you have discovered your teen was dishonest, hiding things, taking dangerous risks, or associating with bad influences, the answer is probably yes! And you’re not alone. I often hear about fractured trust from both my teen and parent clients. During a recent...
10 Coping Strategies for Teens and Young Adults (with printable)
The last two years threw most of us off track, and teens and young adults took an especially hard hit. Between the major changes brought on by Covid and everyday stress from school, friendships, and social media, many girls found themselves in a state of despair. ...
Stress Management Techniques For the Entire Family
This week's blog post is written by Priya Patel. Priya Patel is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has 10 plus years of work experience ranging from young children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. In her private practice, she primarily...
When Your College Student Wants to Give Up
Just when you think your college student is settled in, making new friends, and doing well in her classes, she calls you in a panic. Sadness and stress are overwhelming her. She doesn’t know what to do. She is desperate for help. She says nothing is going right....
Coaching Advice: How to Have Hard Conversations
Here is the truth: I am not good at hard conversations. Before having one, I often give myself the same coaching advice I share with my teen and young adult clients. A hard conversation includes: addressing a concern, admitting a mistake, asking for forgiveness,...
Dealing With Your Strong Willed Teen
This week's blog post is written by Allison Livingston. She is a conflict resolution specialist, mediator, and parenting coach for those struggling with a strong-willed teen. Stormy, emotional and inflexible was the climate in our home for six challenging...
Ten Questions to Ask Your YA that Promote Healthy Independence
On her eighteenth birthday, Sky felt ready to be an adult. She had been longing for more freedom ever since she started high school. Now, she felt she could finally make her own decisions and live under her own rules. Legally, she didn’t have to do anything her...
How to Talk With Your Teen About the Crisis in Ukraine
My tendency is to always look on the bright side. In my personal life, I naturally see the positive and maintain an optimistic attitude. In my coaching practice, I help girls find their silver linings and connect with the valuable lessons that they can learn from...