Introduction: Life coaching and therapy are often considered to be interchangeable, but this is not the case. The two specialties co-exist in the mental well-being space and can work in conjunction, however, the services offered and credentials required to practice are distinctly different. This article explains the differences between coaching and therapy, and explains how […]
Coaching Vs. Therapy Coaches and therapists share a common goal: to help their clients improve well-being and achieve their personal and professional goals. While their approaches often cater to different needs, it’s not uncommon for an individual to work with both a coach and a therapist for various aspects of their lives. The choice between […]
Quick answer: Mental fitness refers to a young person’s ability to manage emotions, build resilience, and maintain psychological well-being over time. Youth well-being coaches play a key role in this development by creating supportive environments where young people can strengthen these skills through guided, practical coaching. Young people today face a level of psychological pressure […]
Young people are navigating a complex landscape that challenges their well-being in unprecedented ways. Recent insights from the JED Foundation (2026) highlight three converging crises impacting adolescents: artificial intelligence systems built for engagement rather than care, rapidly shrinking public support networks, and eroding pathways to meaningful human connection. As an educator, social worker, or youth […]
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Self-Guided | E-Learning This dynamic, evidence-based course is designed for high school through university students (ages 14-25) and teaches how the brain really learns while equipping students with powerful, research-backed strategies. Students will build resilience, manage stress, and develop self-regulated learning skills they can apply immediately to improve their grades and well-being. Grounded in cognitive […]
Self-Guided | E-Learning This evidence-based wellness course equips teens and young adults (ages 14-25) with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral skills to build mental fitness—the capacity to effectively navigate challenges while maintaining psychological well-being. Grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and adolescent development science, students learn practical tools for stress resilience, emotional regulation, and self-care in a normalizing […]
An Evidence-Based, ICF-Aligned Framework At the Youth Coaching Institute, we prepare coaches to support young people using an evidence-based, developmentally responsive coaching approach. Our Youth Coaching Competencies are adapted from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies and integrated with our theory, model, and coaching approach. This framework reflects our commitment to: Ethical, professional coaching […]
Mental health challenges among teenagers have reached crisis levels. Anxiety disorders and depression are now the two most common mental health conditions in the United States, with 20% of adolescents ages 12-17 reporting symptoms of anxiety in the last two weeks, and 18% reporting symptoms of depression during the same timeframe (Centers for Disease Control […]
As an educator, coach, or parent you know that some students seem to navigate their academic journey with ease while others face significant hurdles. The difference often lies not in their inherent ability but in their capacity for self-regulated learning (SRL). This set of skills allows students to take charge of their own learning process. […]
