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.

Adults – Here Are Three Key Things to Know about Teens and Young Adults

Introduction: Adults often say that it’s hard to crack the code on the teens in their lives. They complain that they don’t understand them; between the mood swings, lack of communication, time spent with friends, etc. It is not uncommon for caring adults to feel out of touch with the everyday experiences of young people. Here are three key things to remember about adolescents: A hallmark of adolescence is that

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So, You Want to Be a Youth Life Coach? Here Are 3 Things to Consider As You’re Getting Started.

Intro: The life coaching industry is booming and shows no signs of slowing down. The industry generates over a billion dollars annually, and the number of coaches continue to grow. According to the international Coaching Federation, the amount of life coaches worldwide increased by 54% between 2019 and 2022. While it is exciting to see the industry grow, it is also important to consider a few things as you get

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Pride Part 2 – 4 Ways A Caring Adult Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth

Introduction: A growing number of young people in the United States identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning (LGBTQ+). As a caring adult and prospective youth life coach, there are many ways you can support the youth in your life. This article will suggest immediate ways you can strengthen your support of and advocacy for queer and trans youth. Here are 4 ways to support LBGTQ+ youth as a caring

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Pride Part 1 – The State of Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Youth  

Introduction: June is Pride Month in the United States. Pride is an annual commemoration of the historic Stonewall Riots in New York City. Pride promotes awareness, reflection, activism, and celebration for LGBTQ+ identifying people and allies. In 2021, the CDC surveyed more than 17,000 students in 152 high schools across the United States. 1 out of 4 high school students identified as LGBTQ+. As caring adults, it is imperative to

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5 Benefits of Becoming a Certified Youth Life Coach (through Youth Coaching Institute)

Introduction: Are you an adult searching for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of adolescents? Wondering if youth life coach training could be a fit for your needs? At Youth Coaching Institute, our programs prepare caring adults to support the needs of young people. Our trainees learn how to best support youth while simultaneously tending to their own growth in the process. Below are 5 unique benefits

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Summer Mental Health Checklist for Teens and Adults

Introduction: School is out for the summer! The kids are back at home with no plans and no schedule – how can you make sure they don’t spend all day in their rooms trapped in the tech vortex? Reference this checklist for ideas on how to support your adolescent’s mental health on summer break. Mental Health Checklist: Summer Break Edition School Year Reflection Research shows that reflection allows an individual

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