Resilience Coaching Program Curriculum
Curriculum to Deliver Live Workshops | Virtual or In-Person
Our Resilience Coaching Program Curriculum is a packaged group coaching program for professionals, agencies, schools, or organizations committed to empowering teens or emerging adults to thrive in life, school, and work. The program is designed to be delivered by coaches under the supervision of a Certified Youth Resilience Coach or ICF-credentialed coach. The total program consists of 17.5 hours of resilience education and coaching over a period of 10 weeks.
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EXCELLENT Based on 56 reviews Posted on Kody Hersh I appreciated YCI's model of independent self-study combined with live classes for coaching practice and discussion. The content of the self-study materials has been really helpful for me as a youth professional in refreshing my knowledge of adolescent development, and learning how to use that knowledge to provide effective support as a coach. Program leaders are gifted and knowledgeable, and admin staff provided prompt and skilled support.Posted on Huaru Kang Participating in the YCI courses and becoming a certified Youth Well-being Coach through the YCI training has been truly an inspiring and rewarding journey. The program has not only deepened my understanding of youth development through self-study courses but also equipped me with practical coaching skills through online live sessions. I particularly appreciate its research-based and evidence-driven approach, which makes the course content both convincing and impactful. This clearly reflects Dr. Leah’s hard work and dedication. I am also very grateful for the support of our online meeting facilitator, Bonnie. She is a wonderful person, very kind and supportive, and demonstrating outstanding professionalism in coaching.Posted on Heidi Huelster This incredible program is the real stuff that you need as a Youth Coach. Not only are the Coaches who are facilitating actually IN the world coaching and professional, but are beyond gifted. I am grateful for what I have gained as a Coach and beyond happy that I dove in for the whole experience. You won't regret doing the same.Posted on Mary Bloser I can't say enough about YCI. If you really want to learn how to coach, this is your program! It really breaks down the fundamentals and teaches you how to coach in a pure fashion. I'm not even done with the program and my confidence in my coaching has grown enormously. Also, I love how the program is so current and research-based around coaching techniques and adolescent science. The YCI staff are kind and very professional.Posted on Lynn Faitrouni Highly recommended! This experience was genuinely life-changing, it helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect, both personally and professionally. I felt seen, supported, and deeply encouraged every step of the way.Posted on Jeannie Sorensen I just finished the Coaching Adolescents course and absolutely loved it. The scope, depth and utility of the information is outstanding and I feel far more prepared to coach youth than I did before taking the course. Thank you for putting this together in such a thoughtful, fluid way and grounding each segment in research. I will be recommending this course every chance I get!Posted on Marija Durakovich The Certified Youth Resilience Coaching program has exceeded my expectations and has definitely been worth the investment. Recalling Dr. Leah's words at the start of the program that ''this program will also change you in your personal life'' I can definitely attest to that. This was my first exposure to coaching and it has solidified my plans to start a private practice coaching youth (in Europe where I reside). The YCI is in terms of professionalism, organization, feedback, and practical experience top-notch (this is coming from a person who graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and is a fanatic when it comes to loyalty, organization, and experiential learning).Posted on Tyshonna Delaney My experience with The Youth Coaching Institute has been nothing short of life-changing. The training was thoughtfully designed, truly aligned with the development of coaches, and provides resources and community for coaches. The instructors were not only experts in the field, but also incredibly supportive and engaging throughout the process. I successfully and confidently completed YCI feeling fully equipped to support youth in meaningful, strengths-based ways. The community of fellow trainees was also inspiring—diverse, passionate, and deeply committed to making a difference. Whether you're new to coaching or looking to specialize in youth development, YCI is a great organization to support your goals. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about empowering the next generation.Posted on Shyla Mathews I have just completed CYWC with Dr Leah and Team! Highly recommend this training if you are looking at starting your coaching journey. The pacing of the programme is well planned with all the materials prepared well and very informative. Learnt so much and Dr Leah is very responsive to all my questions.Posted on Анна Крбашян I recently completed the coaching certification course, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience! Dr. Leah is an amazing instructor—professional, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable. From the very first session, I could tell I was in good hands. The course was engaging, and I loved every minute of it, even though I wasn’t sure what to expect at first. The material was well-structured, and Dr. Leah’s teaching style made it easy to understand even complex concepts. I also appreciated the supportive learning environment, where all my questions were answered thoughtfully and thoroughly. I’m so glad I found this course and feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from Dr. Leah. I’m excited to start my coaching journey and would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to become a certified coach!
The Core Benefits of Resilience Workshops for Youth-Serving Organizations
Comprehensive Content
This program offers a robust set of materials, including detailed PowerPoints, participant guides, and structured coaching sessions tailored to foster resilience in various aspects of a young individual’s life.
Practical Application
Coaches are equipped with evidence-based strategies, including micro-learnings in behavioral, mental, social, and emotional health. These can be directly applied in coaching sessions and youth-centered services.
Unzip for Immediate Delivery
Don’t have the time or resources to research and develop your own evidence-based coaching program? We’ve got you covered! This program curriculum includes the following materials:
- Resilience Coaching Agenda that offers an overview of the program, content, and logistics. Click here to review it.
- 10 PowerPoints with facilitator guides in the speaker notes section for group coaching sessions
- A participant guide intended as a support resource for coachees in the program
- A coaching guide intended as a support resource for the coach for individual coaching sessions
- Coaching activities for coachee use in group and/or 1:1 sessions and/or for activities between sessions
Grant Funding Worthy
Many youth-serving non-profits have used our curriculum to secure grant funding to serve their communities. A primary constraint is lacking the internal staff to research and develop robust, evidence-based products or services that demonstrate credibility for funders. Implementing our curriculum addresses this gap. Our products are developed by Dr. Leah B. Mazzola, a psychologist and triple board-certified coach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These programs are intended for professionals, agencies, schools, and organizations that employ coaches to empower teens or emerging adults by fostering well-being and resilience.
Each package includes PowerPoints with speaker’s notes for group coaching, participant and coach’s guides for 1:1 coaching sessions, and a comprehensive program agenda that you can tailor to your needs.
You decide! The program is designed to be delivered as a combination of group workshops and 1:1 coaching sessions. It is possible to deliver it as group workshops only or 1:1 coaching only.
The programs equip coaches with strategies to help youth leverage internal and external resources, develop personal strengths, set and pursue life goals, and make behavioral changes that enhance resilience and success.
Absolutely, the programs are designed for delivery as a combination of group and 1:1 coaching, allowing for adaptable implementation based on the organization’s needs and the participants’ preferences.
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