Family Coaches Near Me

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Azleena Azhar

Azleena Azhar

Chaplain & Wellness Coach Spiritual Mentor Wellness Coach
Offers virtual services

English

I have a Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy (GCIC) from Hartford Seminary. I did my Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). My training includes mental health in Islam, grief counseling and spiritual support during trauma & illness.


Uzzano PT Holistic Life Coach | Reiki Practitioner | ThetaHealer Reiki Master,Nutritionist,Chakra Healer,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,Energy Healer,Human Design Reader,Sports Nutritionist,Sound Healer,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,Herbalist,Reiki,Healer,Intuitive Healer,Meditation Teacher,Meditation,Meditation Studio,Breathwork,Essential Oil,Grief Counseling,Nutrition Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Sound Therapy,Music Therapy,Spiritual Cleansing,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Obesity Care,Keto Specialist,Food Allergist,Pediatric Nutritionist,Functional Nutritionist
Linda Antonetti

Linda Antonetti

Holistic Life Coach | Reiki Practitioner | ThetaHealer
Offers virtual services

English, Italian

Hello, my name is Linda. I am a trained Holistic Life Coach and certified Holistic Practitioner. Combining different tools and modalities, my goal is to support you restoring Harmony in your Life.


Virginia Beach VA Health and Wellness Coach | Functional Nutrition Expert | Certified Change Specialist | Owner, Bloom Health and Wellness LLC Nutritionist,Health Coach,Counselor,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Sports Nutritionist,Functional Medicine Practitioner,Holistic Health Coach,Holistic Nutritionist,Nutrition Consultant,Nutritional Therapy Practitioner,Nutrition Coach,Nutritional Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Holistic Health,Nutrition Counseling,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Obesity Care,Pediatric Nutritionist,Functional Nutritionist,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Integrative Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Chronic Fatigue Specialist,Sleep Coach,Acne Specialist,Menopause Specialist,Fatigue Specialist,Hashimoto Disease,Thyroid Specialist,Lyme Disease 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,Gout Specialist,Detox Specialist,Teen Nutrition Coach,Paleo Diet Coach,Plant Based Diet Coach,Anemia Specialist,Endometriosis Specialist,LGBTQ Therapist,Depression Therapist,FODMAP Specialist,Resilience Coach,Liver Cleanse Specialist,Athlete Nutrition Plan,Digestive Health Specialist,Corporate Retreat Activity
Heather Truman, MHA, MBA

Heather Truman, MHA, MBA

Health and Wellness Coach | Functional Nutrition Expert | Certified Change Specialist | Owner, Bloom Health and Wellness LLC
Offers virtual services

English

Hi! I am truly excited for the opportunity to meet with you, get to know you and build a trust-filled relationship in a space where you can feel heard and supported. Optimal health and wellness is defined by you! I believe you can achieve balance through many pathways - it is your journey. Heal…


Fairfax VA Teen and Young Adult Life Coach Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Career Coach,Business Coach,Speaking Coach
Christine Lively

Christine Lively

Teen and Young Adult Life Coach
Offers virtual services

English

I've worked with teens as a teacher in middle school, in high school, a high school librarian, and now as a life coach. The reason for my commitment to teens is simple - I really like them, and teens need fans. My passion for coaching comes from knowing that teens have too many people giving them a…


Life Coach,Motivational Speaker,Resiliency Trainer Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Relationship Coach,Career Coach,Business Coach,Speaking Coach,Grief Counseling,Grief Coach
Trevor Hudson

Trevor Hudson

Life Coach Motivational Speaker Resiliency Trainer
Offers virtual services

English

Coach Hudson is Motivational speaker who uses his life experiences and resilient personality to inspire individual to pursue greatness. A Coach & Military veteran for 19 years, Trevor mentors on a variety of topics, sessions around Change Leadership, building resilient teams & members, team perform…


Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Energy Healer,Shaman,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Healer,Intuitive Healer,Virtual Energy Healer,Spiritual Cleansing,Alternative Health Doctor
Akua Gray

Akua Gray

Offers virtual services

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Birmingham AL Health Coach and Fitness Guide Health Coach,Dietician,Personal Trainer,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Yoga Therapist,Holistic Health Coach,Senior Fitness Trainer,Nutrition Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Fitness Coach,Private Personal Trainer,In Home Personal Trainer,Personal Trainer for Women,Fitness Instructor,Private Yoga Instructor,Gym Trainer,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Holistic Medicine,Sleep Therapy,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Natural Medicine Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Prenatal Fitness Class,Athletic Training,TRX Training,Running Training,Speed Training,High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT),Strength Training for Women,Resistance Training,Couples Personal Training,Fitness Class,Obesity Care
Kelly Corbitt

Kelly Corbitt

Health Coach and Fitness Guide

English

I'm Kelly Corbitt! I'm in the business of helping Women Feel Better, While Gaining Control Over Their Bodies and Overall Wellness....It's never too late to start getting healthy, to enjoy every day into the latter years of life! I can walk by your side as we get there together as I have with many o…


Nutritional coach Personal Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Holistic Nutritionist,Nutrition Consultant,Nutritional Therapy Practitioner,Nutrition Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Holistic Health,Nutrition Counseling,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition
RAMONA JACOBS

RAMONA JACOBS

Nutritional coach
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome, my name is Ramona. I am a nutritional coach, specializing in gut health.With everything changing in the world, who has the time and energy to focus on food intolerances? Or to figure out gut health and the right products?Suffering from food intolerances is real. I have been on this journey…


Wellness Coach Health Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Holistic Health,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Mindset Coach,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Chronic Fatigue Specialist,Sleep Coach,Fatigue Specialist,Inflammation Specialist,Gut Health Specialist,Energy Coach,Resilience Coach,Digestive Health Specialist

Detroit MI Certified Life Coach/Parenting Coach/End of Life Navigator/Cancer Support Coach /Workshop Facilitator and Trainer/Professional Speaker
Gladys  Powe

Gladys Powe

Certified Life Coach/Parenting Coach/End of Life Navigator/Cancer Support Coach /Workshop Facilitator and Trainer/Professional Speaker
Offers virtual services

English

Hey Hey!!! I welcome you with joy and happiness. I am Gladys aka Coach Gee. As a certified life, health, and wellness coach, I am dedicated to empowering individuals through the complexities of life transitions, particularly those involving sudden loss, motherhood, and the unique experiences of bei…


Toronto Ontario Reiki Master, Meditation Guide, Holistic Nutrition Coach
Stephanie Glover

Stephanie Glover

Reiki Master, Meditation Guide, Holistic Nutrition Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Bringing a wealth of experience and expertise, Stephanie is a seasoned practitioner certified as a Reiki Master, Meditation Guide, Life Coach, and Holistic Nutritionist. With a deep understanding of energy healing, therapy, and the crucial role of nutrition in holistic wellness, she provides steadf…


Health Coach Health Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Holistic Health,Sleep Therapy,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Healthy Cooking Class,Obesity Care,Stress Counseling,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Integrative Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Sleep Coach,Fatigue Specialist,Inflammation Specialist,Gut Health Specialist,Energy Coach,Paleo Diet Coach,Plant Based Diet Coach,Digestive Health Specialist
Elizabeth Gotkowski

Elizabeth Gotkowski

Health Coach
Offers virtual services

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Oakland CA Health Coach Health Coach,Personal Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Nutrition Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Holistic Health,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Joint Pain Specialist,Gout Specialist
Alex Fischer

Alex Fischer

Health Coach
Offers virtual services

English

I thought I was following a healthy diet when I had my first gout attack, and the only resources I had were local libraries and writing to the World Health Organization for all known alternative remedies. I went through 20 years of acute attacks in several joints, spending weeks in bed taking far…


Manalapan NJ IIN Certified Professional Health Coach,HCA Registered Health 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,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Grief Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Grief Coach,Mental Therapy,Mental Wellness,Obesity Care,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Spiritual Mentor,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Integrative Health,Goal Setting,Stress Coach,Menopause Specialist,Energy Coach,Brain Fog Specialist,Resilience Coach,Weight Loss Program,Holistic Therapist,Mindful Eating,Eating Disorder Treatment,Meal Plans,Keto Diet Coach,Vegan Diet,Vegetarian Diet,Intuitive Eating Dietitian,Behavior Modification Therapy,Stress Management Class,Integration Coach,Wellness Counseling,Weight Management Doctor,Depression Counseling,Anxiety Treatment,Supplement Store,Women's Health Specialist,Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Cheryl Dantoni

Cheryl Dantoni

IIN Certified Professional Health Coach HCA Registered Health Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome! I’m Cheryl Dantoni, a Certified Professional Health Coach with a passion for guiding individuals who struggle with emotional eating, self-care, and mindset transformation. With over 10 years of experience and certifications in Integrative Nutrition and Advanced Emotional Eating Psychology,…


FAIRFAX VA Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Child Therapist,Mental Health Counselor,Spiritual Counselor,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Career Coach,Business Coach,Speaking Coach
Christine Lively

Christine Lively

Offers virtual services

English

I've worked with teens as a teacher in middle school, in high school, a high school librarian, and now as a life coach. The reason for my commitment to teens is simple - I really like them. I earned an MEd. in. Secondary English Education and am a Certified Life Coach for Young People through Youth…


Board Certified Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Coach & Founder of Be Well with Chris Ann, Inc. Health Coach,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Holistic Nutritionist,Nutrition Consultant,Nutritional Therapy Practitioner,Nutrition Coach,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Healer,Chef,Essential Oil,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Quit Smoking Hypnosis,Weight Loss Hypnosis,Holistic Medicine,Grief Counseling,Nutrition Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Spiritual Cleansing,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Meal Prep,Private Cooking Class,Healthy Cooking Class,Beginner Cooking Class,Kids Cooking Class,Obesity Care,Keto Specialist,Food Allergist,Self Esteem Coach,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Integrative Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Liver Support,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Chronic Fatigue Specialist,Sleep Coach,Fatigue Specialist,Hashimoto Disease,Thyroid Specialist,Lyme Disease 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,Gout Specialist,Detox Specialist,Teen Nutrition Coach,Paleo Diet Coach,Plant Based Diet Coach,Depression Therapist,Resilience Coach,Liver Cleanse Specialist,Athlete Nutrition Plan,Digestive Health Specialist
Chris Ann Sepkowski

Chris Ann Sepkowski

Board Certified Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Coach & Founder of Be Well with Chris Ann, Inc.

English

So happy to meet you! My name is Chris Ann Sepkowski. I am a Board Certified Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Coach specializing in Hormonal Health and the proud founder of Be Well with Chris Ann, Inc. 10 years ago, I suffered a major health scare that changed my life. From that experience, I …


Grand Island NY Certified Health Coach and Behavior Change Specialist Health Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Counseling,Grief Counseling,Substance Abuse Counseling,Christian Family Counseling,Nutrition Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,Grief Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Obesity Care,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Integrative Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,PCOS Specialist,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Chronic Fatigue Specialist,Sleep Coach,Acne Specialist,Menopause Specialist,Fatigue Specialist,Thyroid Specialist,Inflammation Specialist,PMS Specialist,Gut Health Specialist,Hormone Specialist,Adrenal Gland Specialist,Energy Coach,Brain Fog Specialist,Joint Pain Specialist,Gout Specialist,Detox Specialist,Resilience Coach,Liver Cleanse Specialist,Digestive Health Specialist
Heidy Honrado

Heidy Honrado

Certified Health Coach and Behavior Change Specialist

English

Hi there, I am Heidy. My coaching practice was created out of a deep passion for health and wellness, as well as personal experience with the invaluable support of a dedicated team of coaches. Their guidance enabled me to prioritize my health, overcome obstacles, and achieve my goals and purpose. …


Nutrition & Fitness Coach Personal Trainer,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Sports Nutritionist,Holistic Health Coach,Senior Fitness Trainer,Nutrition Consultant,Nutrition Coach,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,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Weight Loss Hypnosis,Nutrition Counseling,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,High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT),Strength Training for Women,Resistance Training,Couples Personal Training,Fitness Class,Plyometrics,Obesity Care,Self Esteem Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Goal Setting,Stress Coach,Paleo Diet Coach,Depression Therapist,Athlete Nutrition Plan,Corporate Retreat Activity,Motivational Speaker
Lisa Maximus

Lisa Maximus

Nutrition & Fitness Coach

English

Lisa Maximus has rapidly emerged as a premier leader in the fitness community. Her holistic, no-frills approach to training mind and body empowers life changes in her students and ensures men and women train the “right way”. She is spirited, intelligent and highly competitive and is driven by the d…


Austin Texas Certified Health Coach & Personal Trainer Health Coach,Personal Trainer,Holistic Health Coach,Senior Fitness Trainer,Health and Wellness 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,Holistic Health,Mental Health,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
Amanda Arel

Amanda Arel

Certified Health Coach & Personal Trainer

English

Hello, Amanda here. I am a certified personal trainer and health coach. I am looking forward to working with you to help you reach any health and wellness goals that you may have. I understand that there is not a one-size fits all approach when it comes to behavior change and improving your health.…


Grief Coach

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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