Did 2025 kick your ass?

This episode is for the year that came in heavy, relentless, and unapologetic. The kind of year that didn’t care how prepared you were, how tired you felt, or how much you were already carrying. It applied pressure—on your mind, your nervous system, your identity, your patience, and your hope.

We talk about what real resilience looks like when motivation disappears and quitting feels reasonable. Not hype. Not toxic positivity. But the quiet, brutal decision to stay in the fight when no one’s watching.

Inside this episode:

• Why resilience isn’t about bouncing back—it’s about not leaving
• How pressure exposes identity and forges strength
• What happens to your nervous system under prolonged stress
• Why staying counts, even when progress feels invisible
• Reframing 2025 as a training ground, not a failure

If you’re still standing after a year that tried to take you out, this episode is for you.

Not because it was pretty—but because you stayed.

I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to www.StandSureCoaching.com and book your free discovery call.

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In this episode, we break down what coaching is for kids—and what it is not. You’ll learn how coaching differs from therapy, when it makes sense as a standalone support, and how it can work alongside counseling. We explore the science behind coaching-related skills like self-regulation, resilience, and goal-setting, and why a non-judgmental, low-pressure space can help kids thrive instead of just survive.

What You’ll Learn:

• The key differences between coaching and therapy
• Why coaching is future-focused and skill-based
• How coaching supports kids who don’t need clinical treatment
• When coaching complements counseling instead of replacing it
• Why a safe, non-judgmental space reduces resistance and pressure
• How weekly coaching builds confidence, clarity, and follow-through
• What research says about self-regulation, resilience, and youth development

Research & Evidence Discussed:

• Self-regulation interventions linked to improved academic, behavioral, and health outcomes
• Resilience-building programs improving youth mental health and coping
• Social and emotional learning research showing gains in confidence, decision-making, and performance
• Professional distinctions between coaching and psychotherapy

Who This Episode Is For:

• Parents whose child feels stressed, stuck, or unmotivated
• Families who don’t feel therapy is necessary but want support
• Parents with a child already in counseling who want practical, skill-based reinforcement
• Caregivers of strong-willed or independent kids who resist pressure

Key Takeaway:

Coaching is not about fixing kids—it’s about equipping them. It offers structure without labels, support without pressure, and growth without judgment.

Next Step:

Learn more or book a conversation at

www.StandSureCoaching.com

I would love to walk beside you on this journey. Reach out to www.StandSureCoaching.com and book your free discovery call.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.