Family Coaches Near Me

Frisco TX Total Wellness Coach | Mom of 5,Public Speaker
Coach Jamila Oni

Coach Jamila Oni

Total Wellness Coach | Mom of 5 Public Speaker
Offers virtual services

English

Hello, hello! I'm Coach Jamila, your Total Wellness Coach! I help busy moms curate a plan that promotes sustainable lifestyle changes. I specialize in mindset work, which is the first part to any journey. Understanding why you may or may not stick to a routine, why you stress eat, and/or why you mi…


Health and Wellness Coach
Madison Bravenec

Madison Bravenec

Health and Wellness Coach

English

Hi, I’m Madison! I am passionate about guiding others towards their happiest and healthiest selves through the all encompassing world of wellness! I earned my Bachelors of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching from Arizona State University in 2022, allowing me to become a certified health coach.…


San Diego CA Holistic Health Coach,Reiki Practitioner,500-hr Certified Yoga Instructor
Julia Allard

Julia Allard

Holistic Health Coach Reiki Practitioner 500-hr Certified Yoga Instructor
Offers virtual services

English

My name is Julia. I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness, meaning I look at how the different areas of your life are related to your overall well-being. I believe in bio-individuality, which is the concept that everyone is different and we each have unique needs that are constantly c…


Steens MS Spiritual Lifestyle Coach and Yoga Teacher,Tarot and Oracle Reader,YACEP Yoga Educator,Pre & Post Natal Fitness Coach,Holistic Lifestyle Coach Chakra Healer,Yoga Instructor,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Tarot Reader,Astrologer,Palm Reader,Energy Healer,Human Design Reader,Healer,Intuitive Healer,Palmist,Personal Trainer for Women,Fitness Instructor,Private Yoga Instructor,Virtual Energy Healer,Fortune Teller,Meditation,Vinyasa Yoga,Prenatal Yoga,Hatha Yoga,Hot Yoga,Bikram Yoga,Aerial Yoga,Raja Yoga,Beginners Yoga,Yoga Class,Sweat Yoga,Ashtanga Yoga,Postnatal Yoga,Ashtanga Flow,Heat Yoga,Hot Power Yoga,Bikram Hatha Yoga,Antenatal Yoga,Maternity Yoga Class,Haute Yoga,Sauna Yoga Class,Manifestation Coach,Spiritual Cleansing,Alternative Health Doctor,Obesity Care,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Spiritual Mentor,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Sleep Coach,Fatigue Specialist,Energy Coach,Resilience Coach
Madison Kuhn

Madison Kuhn

Spiritual Lifestyle Coach and Yoga Teacher Tarot and Oracle Reader YACEP Yoga Educator Pre & Post Natal Fitness Coach Holistic Lifestyle Coach
Offers virtual services

English

As a Yoga and Spiritual Life Coach, my purpose is to guide individuals on a transformative journey of self-discovery, inner growth, and holistic well-being. I am dedicated to helping individuals embrace their authentic selves, cultivate mindfulness, and live a purposeful and fulfilled life. Thro…


Certified Integrative Nutrition Health & Wellness Coach & Marketing Consultant
Jennifer D'Aponte

Jennifer D'Aponte

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health & Wellness Coach & Marketing Consultant
Offers virtual services

English

Jennifer is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and is passionate about helping people with personal growth and health modification through a collaborative and integrative approach to nutrition, lifestyle, and behavior. Jennifer’s 360-degree approach to wellness consists of nutrition and…


Franklin TN National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach,Certified Functional Health Coach Health Coach,Personal Trainer,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Sports Nutritionist,Holistic Health Coach,Senior Fitness Trainer,Nutrition Coach,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Fitness Coach,CrossFit Trainer,Weight Lifting Trainer,Private Personal Trainer,In Home Personal Trainer,Bodybuilding Trainer,Personal Trainer for Women,Fitness Instructor,Gym Trainer,Speaking Coach,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Grief Counseling,Nutrition Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Prenatal Fitness Class,Athletic Training,TRX Training,Running Training,Speed Training,Boxing Training,High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT),Strength Training for Women,Resistance Training,Couples Personal Training,Fitness Class,Plyometrics,Obesity Care,Keto Specialist,Vegan Dietician,Functional Nutritionist,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Fertility Coach,Iridologist,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Integrative Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Infertility Specialist,PCOS Specialist,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Chronic Fatigue Specialist,Sleep Coach,Acne Specialist,Menopause Specialist,Fatigue Specialist,Hashimoto Disease,Thyroid Specialist,Inflammation Specialist,PMS Specialist,Gut Health Specialist,Hormone Specialist,Adrenal Gland Specialist,Epstein Barr Specialist,Energy Coach,Brain Fog Specialist,ADHD Specialist,Joint Pain Specialist,Detox Specialist,Teen Nutrition Coach,Paleo Diet Coach,Plant Based Diet Coach,Depression Therapist,Skin Health Specialist,FODMAP Specialist,Resilience Coach,Liver Cleanse Specialist,Athlete Nutrition Plan,Digestive Health Specialist,Corporate Retreat Activity,Motivational Speaker,Parenting Coach,Insomnia,Sleep Doctor,Multiple Sclerosis Specialist,IBS Specialist,Weight Loss Program,Rheumatoid Arthritis Doctor
Heather Wolcott

Heather Wolcott

National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach Certified Functional Health Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome!! I've always been passionate about helping others and engaging them in the process of evolving and growing into who they want to be and to have the health and life they desire. I've worked one-on-one with clients for over 20yrs in the field of Holistic Nutrition, and now also in Functi…


Tucson AZ Counselor,Meditation Teacher,Coach Personal Trainer,Yoga Instructor,Counselor,Marriage Counselor,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Yoga Therapist,Child Therapist,Relationship Counselor,Marriage and Family Therapist,Mental Health Counselor,Spiritual Counselor,Christian Marriage Counselor,Family Counselor,Premarital Counselor,Ayurvedic Practitioner,Senior Fitness Trainer,Therapist,Psychologist,Anxiety Therapist,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Meditation Teacher,Fitness Coach,CrossFit Trainer,Weight Lifting Trainer,Private Personal Trainer,In Home Personal Trainer,Bodybuilding Trainer,Personal Trainer for Women,Fitness Instructor,Private Yoga Instructor,Gym Trainer,Meditation,Meditation Studio,Breathwork,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Pilates,Vinyasa Yoga,Prenatal Yoga,Hatha Yoga,Bikram Yoga,Raja Yoga,Beginners Yoga,Yoga Class,Sweat Yoga,Ashtanga Yoga,Ashtanga Flow,Bikram Hatha Yoga,Antenatal Yoga,Maternity Yoga Class,Sauna Yoga Class,Counseling,Couples Counseling,Grief Counseling,Substance Abuse Counseling,Christian Family Counseling,Christian Premarital Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,EMDR Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Psychotherapy,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Couples Therapy,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Athletic Training,TRX Training,High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT),Strength Training for Women,Resistance Training,Couples Personal Training,Fitness Class,Plyometrics,Obesity Care,Anger Management Class,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Relaxation Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Depression Therapist,Resilience Coach,Trauma Informed Yoga,Weight Loss Program
Debra Andersen

Debra Andersen

Counselor Meditation Teacher Coach
Offers virtual services

English

As a meditation teacher, counselor, and coach, my mission is to empower individuals to cultivate inner peace, emotional well-being, and personal growth. With a holistic approach to mental health and self-discovery, I am dedicated to guiding clients on a transformative journey towards greater self-a…


Tagaytay Cavite Professional Life Coach Health Coach,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Speaking Coach,Mental Wellness
Clarice Cabanlit

Clarice Cabanlit

Professional Life Coach

English

I am a Certified Professional Coach who helps working professionals around the topics of purpose, focus, performance, and productivity. I am passionate about seeing people realize their potential, so they can fully live out their calling. As a life coach, I facilitate the growth of my clients by…


Educator, Coach, Therapist
Tracy Goldenberg

Tracy Goldenberg

Educator, Coach, Therapist

English

Hello, I'm Tracy and I'm delighted to meet you! My life's mission is to help people occupy their bodies, hearts, and minds with curiosity and compassion. I have a passion for mindful movement and embodiment practices and think some of the most magical places on earth are the yoga mat and dance floo…


Bradenton FL Trauma Recovery Coach
Kathryn Bumgarner

Kathryn Bumgarner

Trauma Recovery Coach
Offers virtual services

English

My mission is to create legacies and elevate humanity to an even more harmonious place by shepherding individuals and communities through trauma recovery. Healing from trauma is possible. Trauma Recovery is a journey considering the contemplative practices of trauma sensitive yoga, trauma sensi…


Tempe AZ Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach
Ethan Etchart

Ethan Etchart

Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach
Offers virtual services

English, Spanish

Hey everyone, I’m Ethan Etchart - an Air Force Veteran! I’m a certified health coach by Arizona State University and I’m a personal trainer! I specialize in helping men & women win back their confidence and overcome depression so they can experience a more fulfilling life. Before I started exer…


FORT POLK LOUISIANA Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner,Behavior Change Specialist,Fitness Nutrition Speciaist,Spouse Master Resilience Trainer,Yoga Instructor,Meditation Instructor,Weight Loss Specialist,Plant-Based Diet Educator Health Coach,Dietician,Personal Trainer,Yoga Instructor,Physical Therapist,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Yoga Therapist,Sports Nutritionist,Holistic Health Coach,Senior Fitness Trainer,Holistic Nutritionist,Nutrition Consultant,Nutritional Therapy Practitioner,Nutrition Coach,Nutritional Therapist,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Meditation Teacher,Fitness Coach,Private Personal Trainer,In Home Personal Trainer,Personal Trainer for Women,Fitness Instructor,Private Yoga Instructor,Meditation,Meditation Studio,Breathwork,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Vinyasa Yoga,Prenatal Yoga,Hatha Yoga,Hot Yoga,Bikram Yoga,Aerial Yoga,Raja Yoga,Beginners Yoga,Yoga Class,Sweat Yoga,Ashtanga Yoga,Postnatal Yoga,Ashtanga Flow,Heat Yoga,Hot Power Yoga,Bikram Hatha Yoga,Antenatal Yoga,Maternity Yoga Class,Haute Yoga,Sauna Yoga Class,Grief Counseling,Nutrition Counseling,Career Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,Grief Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Sports Physical Therapy,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Prenatal Fitness Class,Fitness Class,Plyometrics,Obesity Care,Keto Specialist,Vegan Dietician,Pediatric Nutritionist,Functional Nutritionist
Manda Lynn McVey

Manda Lynn McVey

Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner Behavior Change Specialist Fitness Nutrition Speciaist Spouse Master Resilience Trainer Yoga Instructor Meditation Instructor Weight Loss Specialist Plant-Based Diet Educator
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome to Wellsilience As an Army wife, familiar with juggling the uncertainty of military life, I can tell you that what we put in and on our bodies makes all the difference. Not to mention how we treat those bodies and how we see ourselves through and in relation to them. ​ Join me for tip…


Health and Wellness Coach │Life Coach │ Owner, PassionFruit Life LLC Health Coach,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Relationship Counselor,Mental Health Counselor,Spiritual Counselor,Christian Marriage Counselor,Family Counselor,Premarital Counselor,Holistic Health Coach,Senior Fitness Trainer,Nutrition Coach,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Career Coach,Business Coach,Speaking Coach,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Behavioral Health Counseling,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness
Katrina Wade

Katrina Wade

Health and Wellness Coach │Life Coach │ Owner, PassionFruit Life LLC

English

Hi, I’m Katrina! I am a health and wellness coach, life coach, and speaker. I have credentials in communications and public administration and also hold a certificate of health coaching. I’m equipped with years of experience working with adults and youth, as they discover meaning in life, what w…


ACTON MA MS Athletic Training, Personal Trainer, Health Coach
June Melia

June Melia

MS Athletic Training, Personal Trainer, Health Coach

English

Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach with a degree in Athletic Training and more than 20 years of experience helping her clients get healthier and reach their goals!


Sunnyvale CA Certified Women's Health Coach Health Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Holistic Medicine,Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Couples Therapy,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Obesity Care,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Spiritual Mentor,Fertility Coach,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Integrative Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Chronic Fatigue Specialist,Sleep Coach,Acne Specialist,Menopause Specialist,Fatigue Specialist,Inflammation Specialist,PMS Specialist,Gut Health Specialist,Hormone Specialist,Energy Coach,Brain Fog Specialist,Gout Specialist,Detox Specialist,Resilience Coach,Digestive Health Specialist
Jessica Collins

Jessica Collins

Certified Women's Health Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome to an empowering journey towards a healthier, happier you! I'm Jessica, a Certified Women's Health Coach through the Integrative Women's Health Institute. My passion lies in helping women live in tune with their bodies, allowing them to identify and develop resilience to the common life str…


Stuart FL Founder of Radiant Health Institute Chakra Healer,Health Coach,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Energy Healer,Holistic Health Coach,Nutrition Coach,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Healer,Essential Oil,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Holistic Medicine,Grief Counseling,Substance Abuse Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,EMDR Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Spiritual Cleansing,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Obesity Care,Keto Specialist,Anger Management Class,Occupational Therapist,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Spiritual Mentor,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Stress Coach,Sleep Coach,Energy Coach,Teen Nutrition Coach,Paleo Diet Coach,Plant Based Diet Coach,Resilience Coach,Motivational Speaker,Parenting Coach
Dez Stephens

Dez Stephens

Founder of Radiant Health Institute
Offers virtual services

English

Hi! I'm Dez Stephens. I've been a professional coach for nearly 20 years and have also trained over 1000 holistic coaches in 25+ countries in 10+ languages. My personal passions include animals, crystals and protecting the environment. I'm also a film producer of the Emmy-nominated film, "End of t…


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Karl Leiderman

Karl Leiderman

Health and Fitness Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Hello and welcome to my landing page for the over 50 years young man or woman who wants to lose weight, gain muscle, have increased energy, reverse chronic illness, stabilize your mood, and be that active person you used to be or want to be again. Feel free to contact me directly at myhealthcoachka…


Chitila Ilfov Wellbeing &Career Coach
Liliana Paduraru

Liliana Paduraru

Wellbeing &Career Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Are you ready to take the next step toward a healthier, more balanced life? As a passionate Wellness and Lifestyle Coach with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in guiding individuals like you to achieve their fullest potential—both personally and professionally. Imagine waking up eac…


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Tracy Howard

Tracy Howard

Health Coach Life Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Hi, I am Tracy Howard, I am a Holistic Health Coach. My greatest passion is to support entrepreneurial/ working women with obtaining and maintaining a healthy balance with work, life, health, and relationships. I am a health coach and a life coach. My purpose in life is to help others discover …


New London Missouri Health & Wellness Coach Health Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness
Rebecca Branham

Rebecca Branham

Health & Wellness Coach
Offers virtual services

English

My passion is helping others feel empowered and attuned to their body. How do I do that? By helping them show up for themselves like never before. In 2015, when I was working as a nurse, I was exhausted and treating myself horribly. My job was consuming me. Sure, I was aware of all the things I …


FAQs:

What is Family Coaching?

Family coaching is a process where one or more members of the family partner with a coach to address goals that will ultimately improve their family dynamics. Family dynamics are the interactions between family members, how they relate to one another, and how the family functions as a whole.

There are family coaches that specialize in improving a family’s dynamics, while others may focus on helping teens and children, assisting with parenting needs (sometimes referred to as a parenting coach), and those that work with the entire family together. Every family has their own group dynamics and unique structures, whether it’s a traditional family with two parents (also known as a nuclear family), a single-parent family, a step-family, an extended family, a one-child family, an adopted family or a family with same-sex parents, there is a family coach that can help.

One of the most important things to consider in family coaching is the needs and wants of each of the family members, to better facilitate the coaching process.

Oftentimes, families need help, just like smaller organizations. They need to communicate about their shared values, beliefs, and goals and see where they are aligned and where they may be out of sync. There are all sorts of tools that a coach can use to help families leverage their strengths as well as help decrease the noise in what may hold each person back from achieving their goals.

What Does a Family Coach Do?

Family coaches help families and individuals identify their various values, wants, needs, and goals and helps the members come up with strategies to reach these goals as well as keep them accountable.

Coaches work on leveraging the strengths of individuals and groups as well as call attention to areas where they have room for improvement to help make forward progress.

Some common areas family coaches help with:

- New parent challenges

- Marriage challenges

- Communication

- Parenting issues for different stages, such as separation anxiety, depression, or discipline

- Blended family issues

- Teen pregnancy

- School dropout prevention

- Anger or stress management

How Does Family Coaching Work?

Family coaching can classically be divided into three phases:

1. The introductory or getting-to-know phase

During the getting-to-know-you phase, the coach and the family get to know each other. For family coaching to be successful, it is of great importance that the chemistry is right. Together, we discuss what the family expects from the coaching and what the collaboration will look like in detail. The issues that led to the consultation are outlined. It is also already possible to define a goal. Ideally, all family members participate in coaching voluntarily. Nevertheless, in practice, it happens again and again that individual participants refuse or do not take the coaching seriously. In this case, the rest of the family must find a way to deal with the refusal (coercion is useless!) and still reach a constructive result.

2. The work phase

In the second phase, things get serious: Together with the family coach, structures and relationship patterns within the family are analyzed step by step. It often turns out that the conflicts addressed in the getting-to-know-you phase are only the tip of the iceberg. Most of the time, the real problems are hidden somewhere else than the people involved assume. The family coach supports the family in seeking advice in adopting new perspectives and understanding one another. In this context, it is important to understand that there is no absolute truth. Each family member feels the conflicts subjectively differently. To say who is right or wrong is neither possible nor purposeful. During the second coaching phase, destructive behavior patterns are broken and new communication possibilities are explored. The coach encourages the family to focus on their intuition to trust and try out different new ways.

3. The conclusion or reflection phase

In the final coaching phase, we reflect together on what we have achieved: Which goals were we able to achieve? What is still lacking? What resources have we developed in order to face future crises as a family? Together with the family coach, the family sets further development goals for the future.

What is the Difference Between Family Coaching and Family Therapy?

Family coaching is not therapy. Coaching is a unique partnership that helps clients identify goals and obstacles that keep people from moving forward as well as behaviors that get in the way.

A coach helps clients create action plans to achieve desired goals/results. Life coaches do not diagnose problems or determine illnesses. They focus less on the past and more on who and where the client(s) are right now, to help them determine where they want to go. Therapists tend to focus more on past behaviors and how they have impacted current situations - the WHY, so to speak. Family coaches will focus on the present and work more on helping the client move toward a goal - the HOW, so to speak.

When it comes to family coaching, the client and their family’s starting point is what it is—there is no judgment as to whether this place is good, bad; right, or wrong. Family coaching is about helping clients figure out what they want, what is keeping them from getting there, and how to get there.

Of course, there are similarities between family coaching and therapy—both help clients make positive changes in their lives and there is a time and a place for each discipline. If appropriate, coaches will refer clients to therapists.

Why Consult a Family Coach?

Many problems can be tackled with family coaching, such as situations happening on a daily basis: routine management, difficulties with sleep, following instructions, managing anger or temper tantrums, discipline, fostering independence, siblings fighting, etc. Family coaches can also provide support for specific problems: bullying and assertiveness, parental separation, moving house, conflicts, homework motivation, social skills, etc. Parents can also be coached on having better leadership, improving communication in their relationship or if they’re separated, etc.

When Should You Consult a Family Coach?

Ask for the help of a family coach as soon as you feel you need it. I’ve noticed that a vast majority of parents come to us when they feel overwhelmed by the situation: “I don’t know what to do anymore!” That’s quite normal. Parents try different ways to improve the situation first. However, those who decide to start seeing a family coach before finding themselves at the end of their rope are often more motivated to bring the necessary changes and sometimes get quicker results.

What Are the Limits of Family Coaching?

It’s important to understand that family coaches aren’t psychologists. Family coaching isn’t therapy, it’s a helping relationship. Family coaches try to understand the causes of the problem to come up with concrete solutions that can meet the family’s needs. They don’t make any diagnosis, “treat” or “heal” anyone. They identify a family’s needs, help its members set goals for themselves, and suggest means to reach those goals. If the problem can’t be solved with family coaching or persists despite having tried the suggested solutions, the family coach will refer the family to the right professional.

How Long is The Family Coaching Process?

Every coach and family has a different process that works for them. When shopping for a family coach, make sure their process works well with your family’s routine and needs. Most coaches will offer a free consultation before signing you up for paid sessions, so you can better understand their approach and see if they are a good fit for you and your family. While some family coaches may have specific programs that are three to six months long (or longer), many coaches are willing to offer as many, or as few, coaching sessions as it takes to reach the goals set by the individual or family. They will also work with you to figure out the frequency of sessions that will work best for your situation. Part of the coach’s job is to help you identify what works well for you and your family members and what doesn’t.

How Much Does Family Coaching Cost?

When it comes to the cost of hiring a coach, the simple answer is: it depends. It depends on how long you hire the coach, how many coaching sessions you have, and the hourly rate of the coach. Most family coaches charge rates that are comparable to other helping professionals, such as physiotherapists, massage therapists, and acupuncturists, but there is more variability because the life coaching industry is less regulated. We’ll explain that in more detail below.

Here are three things to consider:

1. Family coach hourly rates vary

As mentioned earlier, coaches charge rates similar to other helping professionals. Most coaches charge somewhere between $75 and $200 per hour. However, you can find coaches who fall outside of that range.

2. Family coaches frequently offer monthly packages

You can get some value from a single life coaching session but the real benefit of hiring a coach is experienced through an ongoing relationship aimed at achieving your goals. To support their clients in a variety of ways over time, many coaches offer comprehensive monthly packages. Here is a checklist of some of the offerings coaches will include in their monthly coaching packages:

- scheduled one-on-one coaching sessions,

- email and text messaging support,

- between-session “homework”,

- impromptu calls as needed,

- personality assessments and debriefings

- online tools such as journalling, goal tracking, or accountability software

- Monthly packages will generally range somewhere between $200 and $750 per month.

3. Some life coaches ask for a long-term commitment

A family coach can help you improve your life but you still need to take responsibility for the changes you want to make. They aren’t going to do the work for you. For that reason, some coaches ask for a three, six, or 12-month commitment. Before they invest the time and energy into working with you, they want to know that you are committed to improving.

What is a Family Coach?

A Parent and Family Coach is an experienced and trained professional coach, educator, and family mediator whose primary role is to support and guide parents as they embrace the challenges of raising healthy, happy, well-adjusted, and successful children and creating healthy and fulfilling interpersonal and family relationships.  Using a strengths-based perspective, a Parent and Family Coach provides parents and other family members with research-based information, tools, and skills, along with encouragement, compassion, and positivity.   

A Parent and Family Coach helps parents to find practical solutions that will work for them and their families by creating an individualized approach to their unique families' needs, taking into account their time, schedule, resources, cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs, as well as their family structure.  Overall,

A Parent and Family Coach works directly with the family to address the specific needs of the child (ren), mother, and father/partner to help create a more harmonious, fun-filled, joyful, and loving family.

Common Issues Family Coaching Can Help With

Here we’ll explore some of the common issues that family coaching can help with.

Support for Parents

There are many reasons why parents seek coaching. It can be due to the difficult behavior of a child, parental burnout, or many other reasons. The transition to being a parent and looking after a child is a time filled with changing roles and identities. Parent coaching aims to help parents create a healthy, happy, and balanced family life for themselves and their children. Seeking support does not mean you aren't fulfilling your role as a parent - it means you are doing the best you can to provide the happiest life possible for yourself and your child.

Children

Sometimes, for one reason or another, children need a little extra support. If your discipline strategies aren’t working or your child’s behavior is starting to affect other areas of life such as their performance at school or your social life, it can become frustrating. A family coach will help everyone get to grips with their emotions and learn how these emotions might be affecting everyone else. Once communication lines have been improved, misunderstandings can be cleared up and family members can learn to be more honest with one another.

Teenagers

The teenage years can often be difficult for all the family to deal with. A combination of raging hormones, school stresses, peer problems, and the natural fight for independence can quickly turn the home into a battleground. A family coach can work with parents and teenagers together to establish mutual respect, clearer boundaries, and a greater understanding of each other. A family coach will help both teenagers and parents to see life from the other's point of view.

Affairs and Betrayals

It can be incredibly distressing to discover that your partner - the person who you chose to share your life and start a family with - has betrayed you in some way. It can shake up your whole life, making you question everything. Sometimes, couples find it impossible to patch up the damage caused by a major relationship betrayal and choose to separate or divorce. However, other couples will try to find ways to tackle the problems and stay together. When this happens, a family coach can help families recover from betrayal. Unlike counselors and psychotherapists, family coaches do not try to get to the root of why a betrayal occurred. The idea of family coaching is not to place blame on one another or to discuss what happened; the idea is to move forward by configuring a new family dynamic. A family coach will develop certain interactive exercises and techniques to rebuild those trust bonds and help families recover from a big shake-up.

Separation

There are many reasons why a couple may choose to separate but, ultimately, divorce or separation is the final stage in accepting that a relationship no longer works. Some people say that separation from a long-term relationship is one of the toughest experiences to deal with. Moving on can be particularly tough if you have to remain in contact with your ex-partner, for instance, if you have children together. You will likely still see or speak to one another, for the parenting relationship to continue. A family coach can help families to transition through a divorce or separation, to limit hurt and upset.

Bereavement and Loss

Coaching is very powerful support during times of transition - and losing a loved one is one of the hardest transitions we go through. A family coach can help you understand the turmoil of these conflicting emotions, and any intermittent, out-of-character behavior they may cause. Grief can have a profound effect on the family unit. But, working with a coach can help the whole family to adjust and make sure that everyone feels supported.

Work/life balance

Being in a long-term relationship or having children doesn't necessarily mean you have to put your career goals on hold - you simply have to think more carefully about your work/life balance. Family coaching can be a great tool for families to work on achieving this together, as it offers everyone the chance to get together in the same room and set out exactly how they feel. Family coaching sessions are designed to get everyone's opinions out in the open so a good compromise can be reached.

Benefits of Family Coaching

Think of the family as its organization. It often requires work to grow as individuals and situations change. Some of the things that can be addressed are the following:

- Empowerment of all members of the family

- Improved communication

- Stronger relationships

- Increased respect

- Increased confidence

- Increased balance

- Improved ability to make decisions

- Improved time management

- Improved peace

- Improved day-to-day living

- Conflict resolution

What Happens in Family Coaching

Although coaches adjust to each family and its specific challenges, they follow a set of guidelines. First, the coach assesses the family’s needs. Sessions usually last between 90 minutes and 2 hours, and all family members are invited to participate. The family coach acts a little bit like an investigator and asks many questions to get a good understanding of the situation.

Based on their observations and the information they gathered, the coach formulates hypotheses about the reasons that may explain the difficulties. The coach then invites the parents or children to set goals for themselves. Depending on the problem and the goals that were set, the coach will follow up and suggest concrete tools that could be used. The coach may suggest meeting with the whole family or only with a few of its members. They could also suggest a session of observation, where they insert themselves in the family’s daily life when a problematic situation arises: at dinner time, bedtime, etc. You can usually expect between 4 and 8 sessions in total, with two to three weeks in between each session.

How to Find a Good Family Coach

"Coach" is not a protected professional title. For this reason, there are unfortunately many black sheep on the market. Unfortunately, this cannot always be recognized at first glance. Nevertheless, there are some tips and indications that you should pay attention to.

First of all, don't be shy to ask about your family coach's experience and credentials: Has he/she completed certified training or has a professional background as a therapist? How long has he/she been practicing? Is there an opportunity to exchange ideas with other (former) clients?

Furthermore, a reputable family coach will transparently inform his clients about the pricing. The introductory meeting is usually free of charge. If the coach avoids the question of costs, this is not a good sign. Bad surprises can threaten here!

Ultimately, your gut feeling is also decisive as far as a "good" family coach is concerned. The most popular coach with the best references will not be able to help you if you do not harmonize interpersonally. For this reason, a (free) meeting to get to know each other is so important and should be offered by every serious coach. Coach is offered.

Sources:

Noomii

Greator

Kaleido

The Family Womb

Life Coach Directory

 

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