What does the world of a young person look like? What are some of the struggles they face? What are their strengths and the resource available to help them manage their thoughts and emotions so they can cope better?

Their world might feel like an endless struggle to live up to the expectations placed on them – to fit in, to do well, to have plans for the future – to know what they want in life and to work towards it. But what if they aren’t able to cope? How can you help? Whether you work with young adults, or have youths in your life that you would like to make a positive impact on – you can help them by making the effort to understand, connect and guide them – by ensuring your influence is welcome and that you are there to collaborate and not dictate.

Welcome to youth coaching, an essential skill that can help young people develop life skills and learn how to manage that come along the way. Using the science of positive psychology and solution-focused coaching approach, you can help them increase their thinking skills and self-awareness to realise what they perceive success to be, and what makes them successful, and how they can be resilient in challenging situations.