Leadership is to know who you are, what you stand for, and have the ability to enable others to join you in your vision. It sounds...

Discrimination is when the government does not believe you’re worth the money. - Cindy Blackstock. Blackstock is a member of the Gitksan...

Reinforcing a value system with teens works well by using the same language. Say things like, “Does this align with your values?” or “How...

I love this coaching tool. It takes some time to work through this one. First, you begin by asking yourself a series of questions: What...

Teens resonate with values more as in what speaks to them or what characterizes them. They understand values as part of their...

Modeling an apology can sound like this, “I am sorry for saying, or doing, that to you, can I make this better in some way?” Don’t ask...

Teens know that the “real world” praises accomplishments. We reward results rather than process. Although that works well in the...

Codependent patterns start very young. First of all, they are modelled inside the family systems. Sometimes there is a community or...

Another great coaching tool with teens is the “Time is Money” pie chart.

Understanding systems increases teens’ ability to understand who they are and what their role is in society.

The life app is another coaching activity that works in tandem with the wheel of life.

Discussing systems in a broader sense allows teens to start making connections.

Preparing teens for major transitions in their life is empowering.

The wheel of life activity is very common in coaching. It can play out in numerous ways.