Empowering Success
During the high school years, teens face many academic challenges that may be related to the amount of work assigned and grades, as well as personal challenges such as becoming young adults and dealing with day to day obstacles. I can play a crucial role in helping teens handle these challenges and succeed in school by lending catered support and guidance.
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I will connect and get to know your child to learn more about them. It is important to observe, listen to and understand what they struggle with the most and find tools and coping skills to be able to work through these challenges to achieve academic and personal success.
I have on going dialogue with my clients about what classroom expectations are and how to self regulate when overwhelmed. To teach them how to recognize triggers and or stressors early so that they are easier to manage.
8-12 Support Services
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In person support
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Online support
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Building independence and structure within a after school routine
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Academic support
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Organizing/prioritizing
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Academic and social goal setting
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How to effectively use planners and digital calendars
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How to break down assignments and focus on outcomes
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Practice for presentations
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How to self advocate
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Practice self regulation to manage anxiety and stressors
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Using mindfulness based stress reduction techniques for calming and focusing (Certified in MBSR)
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Coping strategies
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Accountability
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Recognizing strengths and focusing on them
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Modelling and teaching positive behavior
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Building and making positive interpersonal relationships
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How to effectively build positive relationships by recognizing and practicing positive social skills within the hidden communications between peers
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Course selection
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Post secondary goal setting
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Mock interviews
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Job search
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Work experience partner
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Mentor
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Personal coach
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Attend any informational school meetings to widen the team support for your child
