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.

Why Teens Need Human Connection and Coaching to Build Stronger Social Skills
Human relationships shape every stage of our lives, but the need for connection is perhaps most critical during adolescence. Researchers have long confirmed what educators and youth professionals observe daily: young people thrive when they feel seen, understood, and supported within their communities. This blog explores why social connection matters so much for teens, how social isolation negatively impacts health and learning, and how coaching can empower even the most

Unlocking Resilience in Youth Mental Health Coaching with Cognitive Behavioral Coaching
Helping young people manage anxiety, depression, and distress is more crucial than ever. Yet, as many educators and mental health professionals have discovered, skill-building alone isn’t always enough. Sustainable transformation occurs when we address both mind and body as one interconnected system. This is where combining lifestyle medicine and youth mental health coaching, especially Cognitive Behavioral Coaching (CBC), offers hope and empowerment. This blog will show you how CBC can

Managing People Pleasing for Teens and Young Adults Strategies for Healthy Boundaries
Navigating relationships and expectations is a big part of teen and young adult life. If you often find yourself prioritizing others’ happiness ahead of your own well-being, you might be experiencing people pleasing. This deeply ingrained habit affects many young people striving for healthy relationships and personal success. Understanding its roots, impact, and practical steps for change can empower you—as an individual or as someone coaching youth—to break the cycle

Wellness Coaching for Youth Mental Health Foundations for Resilience and Growth
Mental health struggles among teens and young adults are at unprecedented levels, with headlines declaring a youth mental health crisis sweeping across schools and communities. While the statistics are troubling, dedicated educators, coaches, parents, and mentors are making a remarkable impact by supporting youth in building healthy, resilient lives. How? One powerful approach is health and wellness coaching grounded in evidence-based science. This blog post explores how certified wellness coaching

Building Stress Resilience in Teens and Young Adults
Stress is an unavoidable part of modern life, especially for teens and young adults navigating the complexities of growing up. Yet not all stress is harmful. With the right knowledge and tools, we can help young people transform stress into an opportunity for resilience and growth. This blog explores what stress actually is, the difference between acute and chronic stressors, how our brains respond, and, most importantly, how to foster

Helping Teens and Young Adults Break the Cycle of Procrastination
Procrastination is something nearly every teen and young adult faces. Yet, behind the seemingly simple act of “putting things off,” there are complex layers worth exploring—especially for those of us committed to making a difference through academic coaching, coaching for teens, and youth career coaching. This guide explores why procrastination happens, how it truly impacts learning, and the powerful strategies educators and coaches can use to help young people gain