Youth Wellbeing Coaching is a dynamic new resource for young people (16-25) in the Scottish Borders; providing them with a safe space to explore what is important to them, recognise their self worth and encourage their personal development. Youth wellbeing coaches are impartial and trusted adults who offer pro-active solution focused coaching to support and empower young people in decision making and taking actions to help them move forward.
We offer dedicated Wellbeing Coaching tailored to meet individual needs, on a 1-2-1 or group basis, based on a combination of the following evidence-based approaches:
*Animal Assisted Personal Development
*COSCA Counselling Skills Approaches
*Neuro-Linguistic Programming
*Drawing & Talking
With the expectations they have for themselves and from others, as well as the pressures of fitting in, growing up and planning a future; it can be hard for many to cope. This combined with a lack of resources and self knowledge of effective coping strategies; is resulting in an epidemic of mental health problems.
This awareness led us to develop our innovative approach to empowering young people to become unstuck, through improving wellbeing and developing positive mental health. We firmly believe that young people can benefit from having an impartial confidante who will help provide clarity and guidance. Our coaching programmes are designed to support and complement any existing work being provided by other services.
During transitional points in our lives, we can lose a sense of who we are, what we are worth and where we are heading. The transition between childhood and adulthood is fuelled by hormone imbalances, mood swings and heart break. For young people who are feeling overwhelmed and under a lot of pressure, a youth wellbeing coach can give them the chance to recognise and voice their worries and provide a safe space for them to discover what is most important to them, what they really want to do and where they want to be. The transition from high school to further education or employment can be equally as tumultuous.
Young people can feel powerless to change much of their lives; some aspects will be predetermined or fixed. However, helping them to acknowledge that they can change how they respond to these situations will create a shift in outlook. Although some life events and problems may be permanent or unchanging coaching can help young people to change their response to the situation.
Our Vision
To empower young people across the Scottish Borders and beyond to become unstuck.
Our Values
*Integrity
Honest and reliable; supported by a strong evidence base, committed to providing a high quality service.
*Empowerment
Belief in the capability of young people to develop and succeed. Enabling young people to develop skills, strategies, tools and resources to improve wellbeing for themselves and others.
*Collaboration
Working alongside young people; promoting their ideas in the creation of current and future service delivery, workshops and toolkits. A holistic approach to multi agency working.
Wellbeing Coaching can empower young people to...
• Unplug and learn to cope with the demands that are placed on them with our Youth WRAP
• Re-focus in order to recognise which values are important to them personally
• Focus on confidence building, interpersonal skills and relationships
• Identify ambitions and the behaviours that need to change in order to achieve success
• Work on changing behaviours using cognitive behavioural approaches
• Develop self awareness and understand their personal SWOT analysis
• Become self accountable and responsible
• Develop positive self help coping strategies to improve wellbeing
• Provide an outlet for stress, low mood and anxiety
• Identify their needs and discuss their concerns
• Discover what they are good at to improve self-confidence and learn how to seize opportunities
• Set SMART goals with a personal wellbeing action plan
• Spark motivation and develop positive mental attitude
Please drop us a message if you would like more information :-)
The Youth Wellbeing Coaching team
