About Coach Kristen

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In an effort to learn more about the human condition, I’ve spent a great deal of time exploring different parts of the globe. While the language, customs, and faces on my journeys change – the hearts never do.​

 

As human beings, we have a primal need to be seen, heard, and understood. Unfortunately, the rapid pace of modern life can often make it difficult to feel meaningfully connected to others. Children are - much to their detriment, and our heartbreak - growing up in a world where distractibility, digital dependence, and apathy are increasingly common.

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As parents and educators, we play a critical role in whether or not our little ones overcome these challenges. By guiding them to become conscious and capable participants in an ever-evolving world, we can better prepare them for an unknown future. Easier said than done, I know - which is why I am eager for us to get to work.

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​As a veteran teacher, I’ve talked students through everything from difficult home lives to considerations of self-harm. I’ve supported parents through times of divorce, special needs' challenges, identity concerns, and terminal illness.

As a coach, I regularly help individuals improve their ability to communicate and connect with those who matter most, no matter what struggles are at hand.  Clients have found the courage to move on from misaligned relationships, try new parenting strategies, improve the organizational flow and overall climate of their school, and make necessary changes with courage and confidence in place of fear and anxiety.  

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Whether support is needed at home, in school, or both -  I am committed to leading individuals out of the wilderness of overwhelm and onto a path of purpose and promise. I do this through targeted instruction on essential life skills, including but not limited to:

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• Discernment

• Decision-Making

• Temperance

• Critical Thinking

• Accountability

• Consistency

• Assertiveness

• Resiliency

• Courage

• Acceptance

 

Hearing a client say "things are so much easier now" is my favorite part of this work.  ​If you are a parent in need of encouragement, a student looking for a mentor, or a principal praying for a break, I encourage you to reach out to me today.  While I can’t promise that our work together will be easy, I can assure you that if you are truly committed, you will soon be breathing easier. I look forward to hearing from you soon!