Parent and Teen Coaching

: a ritual, event, or experience that marks or constitutes a major milestone or change in a person’s life

–Merriam-Webster Dictionary

From the age of 12 through 25, teens walk through a multitude of moments, large and small, that collectively become the rite of passage of adolescence.  This journey can be overwhelming for families as teens may face challenges in relationships, school and their health in the process. 

Some families can feel supported and empowered with brief coaching,  developing more effective strategies to manage the shifting sands of roles and responsibilities as teens gain independence. For other families, when mental health challenges develop simultaneously, more in depth support may be needed. 

If your teen or pre-teen is struggling, especially as they are nearing graduation, and you are…

• Worried that they may get off track and lose motivation,

• Uncertain how they will play the social game,

• Concerned they will feel lost and alone,

• Wondering how they will take care of themselves,

• Worried they will pull away or maybe they will need you too much,

• Going to miss them too much when they go,

• Afraid something bad will happen and you won’t be there to help,

• Currently struggling to see eye to eye, and/or

• Concerned about the choices they are making now.

…then the Launch Program might be right for your family.

Launch Program

Parents want to see their children enter into adulthood feeling confident and prepared. Most also want to have a good relationship with their teen through the turbulent years of adolescence and beyond.

The Launch program is designed to:

• Establish new relationship agreements for the independent young adult and their family
• Ensure healthy boundaries and communication,
• Clarify roles and responsibilities of both the young adult and the parents (financial, legal, social, educational, etc.),
• Create trust, safety, and accountability,
• Honor the individuation as well as the losses for both young adult and the family,
• Prepare for the transitions ahead, and
• Celebrate the milestone in a meaningful way.

Who is right for this program? Parents with children who are:

• In high school 

• Moving away for college or work,

• Staying home to go to college,
• Taking a gap year, or
• Traveling independently.

The program includes:

• Six weekly (online or in person) sessions with the young adult and parents: 60-90 minutes each
• Unlimited email support
• Two 15-minute follow-up sessions (as needed)

Follow Up  Sessions after completion of the program are also available

Schedule a consultation to discuss pricing and determine if this is the right program for you.

If you are not sure you and your teen are ready for this work, the Coffee Chats Support Series is a great primer for the Launch Program.