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Youth Coaching Expert Insights

Stay informed, inspired, and engaged in mentoring and coaching tweens, teens, and young adults with the Youth Coaching Institute blog. Here you’ll discover expert strategies, research, and tools to empower your practice or organization and foster growth and resilience in adolescents.

Evidence Based Coaching for Resilience in Teens and Emerging Adults

he purpose of this article is to introduce you to the core of our work — evidence-based coaching for teens and emerging adults, and why it matters. I’ll begin by offering some highlights of who we are and the work we’ve had the pleasure of doing since 2013: Youth Coaching Institute, LLC We’re a community of social change agents who experienced our share of struggles as adolescents. We managed to overcome, learn

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The Ultimate Guide to Boundaries for Teens: What They Are, Why They Matter, & How to Set Them (with Adult Help)

Introduction: This article gives the 411 on boundaries and teens: what they are, why they matter, what good (and bad) boundaries look like, and how adults can help teens create strong boundaries that protect themselves and their peace. What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are the limits and rules we set for ourselves. They are a way of openly asserting and communicating your values and needs to others through words and actions.

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Empowering Teens: Why Self-Advocacy Matters & How Adults Can Help

Introduction It is critical to get adolescents accustomed to representing themselves and their interests. Parents and guardians can only act on the behalf of an adolescent for so long; knowing what you need and finding a way to get the need met is a crucial step towards adulthood. What is Self-Advocacy, and Why Is It Important for Teens to Master? Self-advocacy is speaking up for yourself and your needs.  People

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Talk Like a Pro: Practical Strategies for Open Communication with Teens

Adolescence is a developmental stage where young people tend to pull away from their parents and assert independence by shouldering tasks alone or by guarding emotions. Nevertheless, it is important for parents and adults to engage young people in regular conversations around their feelings, values, aspirations, and mental health. Keeping that connection alive is essential to maintaining mutual trust throughout adolescence and into adulthood. Are Teens Talking? Here’s the Research:

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Understanding Teen Mood Swings: Causes & 3 Helpful Tips for Adults

If you are around a teenager, chances are you’ve caught the fiery wrath of a teen having an “off day.” As they grow up, it might seem like those days are occurring more frequently. You’re noticing that your adolescent’s mood fluctuates often – and when you ask them what’s going on – they don’t have any answers. This article sheds insight on the source of adolescent moods, and lists five

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Perspective: Psychology, counseling, and social work majors could benefit from completing a life coaching certification during undergrad

Psychology, counseling, and social work majors could benefit from completing a life coaching certification as an undergraduate student. Here are some of the reasons why: 1. Entry into a paid, skilled trade aligned with behavioral science, counseling, and social work objectives – to support individuals as they enhance their quality of life through psychosocial and emotional learning, positive behavior change, life skills development, and many other personal and professional development

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