The greatest shifts I see while working with teens:
- Increased self-trust and self-esteem
- Reduction in stress and understanding how to handle big feelings, overwhlem and
- Increased nervous system well-being (which contributes to greater ease and confidence)
- Connecting with their inner wisdom, joy, awareness of strengths, and knowing what is right for them
My intention while working with teens, is that they experientially know that no matter what happens, (ie; what grade they get on the test, a challenge they have in their relationships or on the field), they are already whole, loved unconditionally, can trust themselves, can experience joy, and have tools to navigate through any situation.
We often focus on:
- Understanding time management and navigating the pressures of school, a full schedule and sports
- Working with big feelings, pressure, overwhelm, anxiety, and/or depression
- Navigating relationships (friends, family, sibling, teachers, romantic interests, etc.)
- Creating habits that support inner & outer success
Preparing for transitions - Increasing self-awareness & self-confidence
Learning skills & tools to:
- Navigate: people pleasing, advocating for needs, procrastination, bullying, authenticity, over-responsibility
- Increase nervous system regulation and overall sense of ease/well-being
- Reframe thoughts, feelings and beliefs that cloud their experience of who they truly are
- Strengthen an inner locus of control and relating to their inner wholeness
About Kristin
Kristin spent 16 years in the field of education, where she taught Social Emotional learning to kids ages 3 – 14 at an elementary school in Chicago, IL. Kristin worked on a student services support team where she contributed to providing high quality services to students and families with additional social emotional needs. Kristin has 9 1/2 yrs. of private practice work with children and adults, and leaders where she practices Spiritual Psychology, Somatic Experiencing and life coaching; she is a yoga and meditation teacher with 22+ years in the field of Psychology. Please see the about me section for further in depth information about her education and experience.
