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Teen Coaching

Mental and Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support for Teenagers...

What is it like being a teenager today? Here are some words that have been used to describe the teenage experience – Bewildering, Chaotic, Tiring, Mind-boggling, Conflicting, Contradictory, Complicated, Intense, Daunting, Stressful, Uncertain, Pressurised, Competitive, Rushed, Confusing, Materialistic, Scrutinized, Bitter-sweet, Overwhelming.
Why is being a teenager so difficult and why are the adolescent years such a challenge to navigate at times? We automatically jump to blame the avalanche of hormones that start to hit us when puberty begins but hormones are literally only the tip of the iceberg. There is much more going on than initially meets the eye. Brain development, bodily development, identity development and finding your place within society, all in the limbo that is adolescence – a teenager is caught between childhood and adulthood with a wide variety of expectations and limitations still at play.
The world is unfortunately a much more frightening place nowadays compared to 15/20 years ago. When I was in my teens, the only time I was faced with fear-inducing global issues or news was on the tv, radio or newpapers, all of which could be easily avoided if necessary. With the rise of mass media, social/global issues are now local issues and we are consistently bombarded with terrifying and almost apocalyptic messages about the state of the world we live in, at every turn. It is nearly impossible to avoid the fear ridden messages being pumped out by the media on a daily basis. With the rise of social media, everything we do is scrutinised and judged by whoever we are connected with. The pressure and fear that teenagers experience now, compared to 20 years ago, is monumental. It is no wonder teen mental health issues are on the rise and yet support is not easy to find.
All of these factors, along with the demands of peers, society and culture can cause a huge amount mental health issues such as anxiety, stress and in more extreme cases, depression. Teenagers can find it a challenge to verbalise what they’re going through and parents can struggle to understand, we get lost in a sea of emotions and can feel like we are drifting further and further apart. What we are looking for most of all is to feel connected, accepted, listened to, understood, supported and loved by the people around us.

In our Coaching Sessions, we can work on topics such as:

  • Teenage Personal Development
  • Life Skills
  • Boundaries and Gaining a better understanding of those around us
  • Values
  • Mindset
  • Hobbies and Creativity
  • Body Relationship
  • Confidence
  • Stepping outside your comfort-zone
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Self Compassion
  • Social Media Use
  • Identity
  • Sexuality
  • Motivation and Direction
  • Anxiety/Stress Management
  • Healthy coping mechanisms
  • Mindfulness
  • Navigating Relationships
  • Communication
  • Purpose and Fulfilment
  • Creative Visualisation

As your Coach:

I will be open minded, encouraging, supportive and honest. I will listen to you and your experiences, I will empathise with you and help you to take those experiences and turn them into positive growth and learning. I will show you techniques to change your mindset. I will support and encourage you to take actions towards positive change which will lead to a better life experience.

 

 

 

My approach is a holistic one, with a mix of coaching and personal development techniques, I will fully support you in bringing about positive change and increasing quality of life and overall levels of happiness and fulfilment.

I also provide added support for parents of teens – I can help to bridge the gap in your relationship and strengthen your understanding and connection.
All my Coaching Sessions take place online via Zoom. Parental or guardian consent will be required for under 18’s.

Next steps:

  • Let’s have a chat
  • We will pinpoint exactly what your needs are
  • We will make sure we are the right fit to work together
  • We will chat more about the Coaching process and what I can do for you or your teenager
  • Once you are confident that I am the coach for you and/or your teenager and you are ready for change then your journey begins!

Check out my Instagram page @sarahfilancoach where you will see for yourself how I can empower you to gain new awareness and insights into you and your life…

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Together we will:

  • Connect the dots between who you are and who you want to be
  • Explore what exactly it is that you really value in your life
  • Build a vision for the life you want and take manageable steps towards achieving that vision
  • Set your personal goals and work towards sustainable change

What you get:

  • Confidentiality
  • Free consultation
  • Coaching from the comfort of wherever you are
  • Direct Communication and Powerful Questioning
  • Support between sessions
  • Sessions tailored to your needs and goals
  • Celebration of Successes and Achievements

Book a Free Consultation

Personal Development is not a destination, it is a lifelong Journey…

Coaching is about reaching for a better way to live. It is about developing the skills and tools to cope with the ups and downs of life. It is about looking at ourselves in an open and honest way and seeing what works for you, what doesn’t work for you and what you could do differently.

By looking at many different areas of your Life and making small changes, you will gradually begin to see huge improvements! You can read all the Personal Development books and do all the courses you want, ultimately though, you are the one that makes those changes and puts those tips and skills, you have learned, in place. As your Life Coach, I will be here to guide, support and encourage you to make the most of everything life has to offer!

Everybody comes to coaching with some goal or desired change in mind and no matter what that is, coaching takes a holistic view of your life. People come to coaching for many different reasons.

Usually when you start working on one aspect of your life, others tend to improve along with that area! You don’t have to have a problem or an issue to come to coaching. Life could be going fantastic for you and in that case coaching can help you to dream big and achieve even more success! When you change within, everything changes without!

When you work on your Personal Development you begin to:

  • Live your life for you and not feel selfish

  • Build your self-awareness

  • Build your Confidence and Independence

  • Learn how to assert yourself

  • Move closer to the edge of your comfort zone at your pace

  • Put better boundaries in place

  • Learn how to appreciate and live in the present moment

  • Make the most of your strengths talents and skills

  • Manage stress and anxiety more effectively

  • Turn tough times, suffering and difficult experiences into opportunities for growth

  • Learn how to bring more joy, fun and love into your life

  • Repair and strengthen your relationship with yourself and others

  • Greatly improve the quality of your life and overall levels of happiness and fulfilment

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