Teenage Coaching
If we are to understand teenagers then it will be good for us to understand some of the journey that they take from childhood to adulthood ‐ the journey of adolescence. My whole reason for writing this is to help people, help you, and find a better way and how that impacts your relationships with others ‐ particularly young people. If adolescence is anything it is a process of change. Someone has said that change is usual except from a vending machine! And of course young people are not machines but rather changing people in a changing world. Teenagers are put through some of the most confusing and irresistible few years of their lives as they prepare to enter the world as young adults. These years put incredible amount of strain on families that do not know how to handle their anxious teenagers. Depending on the circumstances that are in the child’s environment, if there have been numerous moves from one school to another, city to city, or maybe country to country, this factor alone can have a significant impact on your child. Teenagers sometimes turn to groups. Coaching can be great for teenagers, especially if a parent is involved. As coaching is usually requested by a parent, a coach, teen and parent can probably find ways to work together that work for everyone. Common Teenage Problems:
- Inability to relate to others
- Little or no sense of own identity
- Anger and aggression
- Melancholy and depression
- Endless conflicts
- Learning disabilities
- Attention issues
- Low motivation
- Drug and/or alcohol abuse
- Avoids responsibilities
When coaching teens, a sensitive area is trust. Discuss this at the initial meeting – and earn trust – don’t demand it! Gain a clear understanding of what is confidential and what information can be shared and with whom. Regular meetings with parents and teens together can be very useful. Teenagers are no longer children and not yet independent adults. They may be traveling a rocky road to adulthood. We coach teens to deal with the sensitive, complex teenage years and the risks they present to many young adults. Coaching teens is often most successful when families and/or teachers are also involved. A coach works with the "team" to provide effective coaching. Also, many schools offer programs for struggling teens. Wilderness therapy programs, emotional growth classes, residential treatment centers, mentoring programs, and character-building boarding schools are examples. Are you a ‘Teen Coach’? Are you a business personal or professional coach? we would like to hear from you, write us at admin [at] contemporaryva [dot] com Professional-Coaches.com
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