Coaching & Education
What is Educational Coaching?
The goal of educational coaching is to empower students with the skills and understanding they need to successfully navigate all aspects of their education.
Is educational coaching for you?
- Does your student struggle with organization, time management or starting assignments?
- Is paying attention challenging for your student?
- Does your student have a fixed mindset about learning?
- Are they struggling to connect or communicate with peers?
- Does your student ask for help when needed?
- Does the way your student shows up with peers, in class, or on assessments reflect their potential?
- Is managing frustration or school related anxiety getting in the way of learning?
- Is your student overly stressed or focused on grades and having everything perfect?
- Are battles about school impacting your home-life or family relationships?
- Would it bring peace of mind to have another adult support your student as they navigate the nuances of school as a tween/teen?
These are just a few instances in which coaching might be of help!
Why is it "integrated" support?
Academic achievement is interconnected with relational dynamics, executive functioning, learning differences, and overall wellness. A multi-faceted approach supports students in a more comprehensive and impactful way.
How is this different than therapy?
The work of an educational coach does not replace a therapist.
Licensed speech & language, occupational, and mental health therapists diagnose, evaluate, and/or treat speech & language, mobility, and mental health disorders. Educational coaches do not provide this type of intervention.
Seattle Heart & Mind may work in partnership with a therapist to support a student as they navigate their learning; however, is not a substitute for on-going services
How is this different than tutoring?
While students may review or work on content as they learn organizational or study skills, this is not content based learning.
Seattle Heart & Mind focuses on supporting students in acquiring the skills necessary to be a successful in an educational setting. Educational coaching focuses on the "how" of engaging with learning efficiently, effectively, and positively.
A few "How" skill areas
- organization
- problem-solving
- communication
- emotional regulation
- self-awareness
- self-management
- mindset
- motivation