WHAT EXACTLY IS THE PARENT AS COACH APPROACH?

If you are parenting teens, you EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF PARENT AS COACH BY LEARNING HOW YOU CAN NOW COACH YOUR TEENAGERS. What a wild idea! This program is a groundbreaking, 7 STEPS (step-by-step) and easy-to-use parenting education system that combines the best of life coaching, parent education, neuro-linguistic programming, personal development training, and years of life-span and child development theories. I developed it out of sheer necessity as a parent using my tools as a certified professional coach and NLP Practitioner. I found that not only coaching parents and teens created results, but it was profoundly more effective when I taught parents to become the life coach to their kids. In the Parent as Coach world, rather than hiring me to get started, through the program I designed, I coach and teach you...

to become your teen's best coach. This radical approach has already worked in so many families! I empower you with actual professional coaching skills and tools, previously locked away in professional settings. You - the parent are in charge and I show you how to do it.

The Seven Simple Secrets are revealed through The Seven Ways to Coach Your Teen in The Game of Life.  They are applied one easy step at

a time, or you can skip around depending on the urgency, needs and the issues at hand. Basically, there are 7 easy steps you take inside each of the "SEVEN WAYS."

Respect - build a new way to communicate so that everybody gets respect

Listening - learn how to really listen to where the other person is coming from

Understanding - when you listen to understand - your teenager will calm down

Appreciation - you will be able to unlock your teens good traits instantly

Support - learn to support NOT rescue and lead them to new positive actions

Responsibility - watch them magically take on responsibility you could not have imagined before

Independence - the whole idea here it to equip them with their own tools!

All of our products and programs help you apply these 7 main tools.  I created this approach because not everyone can afford their own personal family coach. I invite you to start with The Family Kit, and if you do want more support, feel free to contact me to inquire about hiring me or one of my incredible team members as your personal Family Coach.

PARENTS WANT ANSWERS:

Fix my teen!... I am a parent needing help with my teenagers...I am desperate for help with my teenager, my teenager is an alien, my teen is in recovery....and many more questions - sound like you? HELP! WHERE DO I START? THERE ARE SO MANY OPTIONS HERE!

START HERE: Get the program I designed for you -THE FAMILY KIT! I will coach you through all the steps, using this incredible system. Get ready to get the lead out!

Can I reach Diana Sterling directly for answers and/or coaching?
I can be accessed via The Parent Clubhouse a membership community set up for parents and others to learn and grow together. Members will have access to EXCLUSIVE content direct from Diana Sterling and her special guests. I will be taking questions and reflecting on them through my weekly addresses via teleseminars, blog, podcasts, audio and video specialty downloads, email newsletters and live appearances around the world. As The Parent Clubhouse community grows, we will be adding features and opportunities to connect with each other and learn from Diana and other seasoned professionals regarding this approach. (We are currently offering a FREE one year membership with the purchase of The Family Kit).

2. You can hire me or one of my team as your personal coach if you require 1 to 1 support. I offer confidential 12-Week or One Year Coaching Programs for parents or any adult who would like to experience being coached as they navigate through the murky waters of parenting a teen or pre-teens. I have limited availability and offer a 30-minute consultation to those serious about exploring a coaching program. Contact us and my assistant will set up a time for you to talk with me about your situation.

How long does it take to get a result with The Parent as Coach Approach?
Great question! Using our inexpensive and easy to use Family Kit, parents of teens, pre-teens and adult children overwhelmingly find that by applying the Seven Ways in step by step order as I guide you in the program, positive results are often experienced on the very first day. By “results” I mean that the teen and parent are finding better communication – which is the foundation of all relationships. In addition, the teen is empowered to create a successful life by building positive self-esteem and making courageous decisions. Hope shows up fast with this unique approach. I myself got incredible results when "experimenting" on myself ...and my teen... in one day.

You will support your child to find ways to change their own behavior with this approach, because you have already learned you cannot fix, manage or change them - it just creates more defiance.

Who is The Parent as Coach® Approach for?
The Parent as Coach® Approach is for everyone who find working with or parenting teens challenging at best, impossible at worst. I found an easy way to break through the mess and find hope.

PARENTS

For parents of struggling teens, I have introduced the Seven Ways to Coach as a simple easy to follow approach. Basically, these skills are for everyone. And that is because the teens who gave us the poem stand for all humanity who are also making these Seven Desperate Requests.

If you are a parent, a step-parent, a single parent, a divorced parent, a widowed parent, a blended-family parent, an older parent, a new parent, a co-parent, a grandparent or parent-caregiver, this program has something for you. If you are an aunt or uncle, a supportive friend, a concerned relative or family member, we have something for you.

HELPING PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATORS

The Los Angeles Police Department uses this uncommonly simple approach in their 12 week Youth and Parent Boot Camp in both English and Spanish. Email us at support@parentascoach.com if you want to learn more about how your organization can use these tools. If you are a therapist, psychologist, ADD/ADHD specialist, sports coach, life coach, school teacher or administrator or counselor, clergy person, youth minister, scout master, club organizer, community leader, politician, business owner, corporate manager, journalist or simply have an interest in supporting the next generation of young people with an uncommon approach that WORKS, our Seven Step Approach is easy to use, disseminate and apply to any family situation. See www.familycoachtraining.com for more information.

RECOVERY PARTICIPANTS

If you are in recovery or are a parent of a young person who has addiction issues or is in recovery, learn this approach while there is still time! If you know a young person or a parent who is in jail or prison, you must get this program now! You can begin applying the Seven Ways in your family immediately! We can offer confidential references of both parents and 12 Step Groups who use this model at support@parentascoach.com

What if my spouse does not agree with these ideas – will it still work?
Any one person can learn this approach. The recommended way forward for any parent who wants to grow and learn and reconnect - and finally try something new – is that you learn it for yourself first. If you are in a marriage or partnership relationship and your partner is not interested in learning something new, then you will want to model it first. Model it within your own self, with your children and with your spouse! Change does not happen overnight so take your time and ease into it.

The Parent as Coach Approach is not designed to have you ride in on the white horse and hammer someone into compliance. This is not a command-and-control kind of approach. It is subtle, gentle and practical. The Seven Ways can be utilized in a pro-active way with your husband, wife or partner. My husband and I use the Seven Ways with ourselves first in modeling this to our three grown children. Most importantly, it cements their commitment and love in our own marriage and is a powerful tool for a relationship of love, harmony and peace.

Will this approach work with grown children?
The Parent as Coach Approach is definitely workable with your grown children who are 25… 35… 50… or any age! Anywhere that there is discord, unhappiness, distance, conflict, non-communication, despair and troubled waters, a parent of any age with any age children can repair and rebuild. If you have grown kids and use The Parent as Coach Approach, you will be re-training yourself (re-parenting yourself, really…) and you will be offering new ways of relating to your kids that may surprise them.

If your grown children are having problems in their lives and you set out to rescue, change, manage, control, manipulate, command, direct, tell-them-what-to-do, advise and give unwelcome opinions – you may be experiencing some resistance to your approach.

The Parent as Coach Approach will teach you how to skillfully listen, learn from them, understand their own perspective, and encourage, uplift and support them into being their best and higher selves. With this new approach emanating from you, the parent, you will find that your new approach will foster their trust and a calmer way of relating, so that they will open up to you. You will become a parent-as-coach by using new coaching skills to help them find their own way to a positive solution. Imagine the possibilities!

Will this approach work with small children?
YES - it can certainly be used as a tool for younger children. I am a student of professional coaching, adolescent psychology, adult learning theories and neuro-linguistic programming and have over ten years of observing this approach in families with small children as well as any age child. My observations conclude that when a small child is raised in an atmosphere of respect, unconditional positive regard, great communication, promotion of their unique qualities, skills and contributions – then they grow up able to navigate into the teen years with an uncommon level of self-awareness, compassion, self-esteem and contribution to their community. Teaching kids the seven ways now, will ensure a smooth ride through the teen years. We have proof!

Small children who are raised on the Seven Ways to Coach a Teen in The Game of Life are in partnership with their parents who are preparing them skillfully for a life of success. We have observed this in over fifteen countries and in as many languages. If you have small children, you may have some fears about what is ahead. That is real. This is the time to make sure they are connected to you and will remain so during the turbulent and challenging times ahead. If you can help them succeed with chores, homework, honoring commitments, keeping their word, navigating conflict, and relating to their peers with respect when they are in the formative years, then you and they have a better chance of navigating driving, dating, sex, college planning, career planning, making decisions regarding alcohol and drugs, money and finance, as well as general communication and learning.

Is there any religious affiliation in The Parent as Coach Approach?
The Parent as Coach Approach is non-religious and non-denominational in its affiliations. We believe that all people born to our world come in with a sense of goodness and purpose. Throughout life, particularly in childhood, some of the goodness and positive intention becomes covered up through life experience. We support all people in every country, every religion and in every language in reaching for their true, positive, and best selves. This applies to their growth in mental, emotional, spiritual and physical arenas.

Our clients come to us from every walk of life. We have had the honor of serving the Christian community, the Jewish faith, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslim practitioners. We honor God’s children everywhere. The Parent as Coach Approach makes no judgment or distinction when it comes to parents and their children. Love is above all. Read more on our Philosophy page.

Does this approach work with ADD and ADHD kids and teens?
Our findings are YES!…. and we suggest that The Parent as Coach Approach be used in concert with professionals who are trained and licensed in the fields where close monitoring can take place. We highly suggest that if there are parents and/or teens or children of any age who have any kind of learning disabilities, that this approach be used as a vehicle for learning and growth on the part of the parent. When a child has any kind of learning or psychological disability or distress, it is suggested that you seek competent medical evaluations and support.

The Parent as Coach Approach is not based on a diagnostic model or a medical model. It is based on the platform of personal growth and development – for both the parent and the teen. It is not our responsibility in the professional coaching arena to diagnose or treat any clinical issue or disease. It is the responsibility of each parent who shepherds a child into and through life to use sound judgment and seek professional counsel for any psychological, medical or learning disorder. The Parent as Coach Approach provides a tool kit for communication, based on support, respect and love which embrace all people of all ages with all disabilities.

Does this approach work with teens who are doing alcohol and drugs?
Children and teens who turn to drugs and alcohol are seeking something that is missing. Often they do not themselves know what is missing or where their hurt comes from. We support the rebuilding of a teen-to-adult relationship in the context of treating alcohol and drug addiction. Again, this program provides a foundation of unconditional love and respect to a young person who has lost their way. Parents who choose to support a young person into recovery and healing may use this approach to learn to be a different type of parent. This may be needed by the young person in order to heal.

The Parent as Coach Approach is used by 12-step groups as supplementary and it is symbiotic with other healing professions and does not claim to replace trained and licensed professionals or 12-Step Groups. We have seen licensed as well as lay-professionals use this uncommon approach with drug and alcohol addicted homeless youth on the streets of downtown New York City with startling results. Our most desperate kids need The Parent as Coach Approach most desperately. If you are a parent or professional with concerns about this population, it will be your responsibility to “transpose” the wisdom and love expressed in this approach to your community, your own clients or children and your own life.

What is the foundation or philosophy behind The Parent as Coach Approach and why was it created?
This program and approach is a proven and practical model for improving and transforming the relationship we as adults have with the teens in our lives... created out of necessity for one parent, me! It is based on the roots and synthesis of professional life coaching, adult learning theories, positive psychology, personal growth strategies, Choice Theory, adolescent development, education and mentoring. The Parent as Coach Approach philosophy is based on the belief that we first need to understand what human beings are in order to teach and coach them. This includes often misunderstood teens!

SUPPORT NOT RESCUE
We support, coach and teach parents and teens to help them examine and respect their own core beliefs and also the emerging beliefs of our "emerging adults."

Instead of teaching how to manage and control teens, this program helps us as adults appreciate the unique perspective of teens and young adults and to express respect, understanding, and support for who they are right now. This produces uncommon effects of the young person actually feeling respected and heard, which in turn allows an accelerated path for the young person to grow, learn, and produce positive choices and outcomes.

The Parent as Coach® Approach does not dictate how to grow up; instead, the parent learns how to guide young people to their own positive decisions, solutions, inherent gifts, and the path to a meaningful and purposeful life.

BACKGROUND
Previous ways of parenting were woefully inadequate as my child matured into a teen. I am an everyday parent, a former film producer turned professional coach, and I found that what worked best in my relationship to my teenage son were the skills and processes I used professionally with my adult clients in business settings. Radical, eh?

Coming from my deep interest in wanting to help my son and other young people stop making destructive decisions and ins tread grow into happy and productive adults, I developed a unique professional coaching model using The Parent as Coach® Approach for myself and for those who serve teenagers, young adults and parents everywhere. It worked and we began to thrive....and my son and I started to get noticed for what seemed to be working....

There was an increased demand from parents as well as professionals worldwide to learn what was working with my unique coaching methods, both personally and professionally. My products and programs for professionals are based around The Parent as Coach® Approach as taught in the The Advanced Coaching Course, the flagship program under The Academy for Family Coach Training for a comprehensive and rigorous training for professional coaches, therapists, educators, social workers, and anyone serving teens, young people, parents and families.

WHY WE SHOULD CARE?
The Parent as Coach® Approach is about the safety, development, and happiness of the teens we love and hold dear in our lives. As parents, teachers and professional coaches and mentors, it is our responsibility to help our young people to build the confidence to handle the ups and downs of life, the courage to take on new adventures, and the capacity to develop compassion for all living beings.

As educators and health care professionals, we care because we want our work to make a difference beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic. We are responsible for providing our teens with the best possible tools to make conscientious life choices. As citizens, we care because we live in this world together. It is our responsibility to coach teens and impart coaching skills to their parents, to assist young people in becoming proactive and accountable citizens.

What if I have problems with my order or products?
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Thank you,

Diana Sterling