ADOLESCENT COACHING CERTIFICATE (C-A)
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This Level 5 accredited course is specifically designed for accredited/registered coaches, counselors and therapists. There is a globally growing need for trained professionals to support adolescents, both through intervention and by providing appropriate coaching tools and skills to help reduce and prevent mental health challenges.
On successful completion of this course, you will be trained and qualified to work as a coach supporting adolescents (11-18 years old) both within and outside of a school setting. As part of your training, you will learn about:
‘Coaching Basics’ – core qualities, skills and tools needed to safely and effectively coach adolescents.
‘Coaching Ethics’ – the difference between counselling, mentoring and coaching; when coaching is and isn’t appropriate; how to refer clients to other support services when coaching is not appropriate and the importance of child protection, safeguarding and confidentiality.
The developing brain – how it might impact the performance, mental health and well being of children and young people.
How to deliver ‘The Other Subject’ – a collection of ground-breaking and accredited coaching programs that help children and adolescents thrive physically, mentally, emotionally and academically.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Accredited/Certified (Diploma level) counsellors, therapists and coaches who would like to work as a professional coach supporting adolescents both within and outside of a school setting. (The understanding of general coaching techniques is assumed. Additional coaching training is available.)
WHY DO THIS TRAINING?
- You will receive a unique and valuable professional coaching toolkit.
This toolkit will help adolescents and adults thrive mentally, emotionally, physically and academically.
This course is accredited as a Level 5 course with the IAPC&M.
NMC is the largest and longest-serving coaching training college in Europe and also has international offices in the USA and Middle East.
After completing this course, you will receive:
- Help and support from NMC and the SWA networks with respect to setting up your placement hours and launching your coaching business.
- A valuable bank of scripted coaching programs aimed at coaching adolescents – 50 in total and delivered by electronic transfer.
HOW WILL THIS TRAINING BENEFIT YOU?
This training will open up a new, exciting and emerging market full of opportunities.
You will learn a valuable set of transferable tools and skills that can be used within and outside of a school setting.
Making a positive difference to the lives of children, adolescents and adults can be hugely rewarding and fulfilling.
Completing this training course will give schools, organisations and parents much needed reassurance that you have the training and necessary qualifications to support children, young people and adults safely, competently and effectively.
Coaching children, adolescents and adults can fit around the demands of a busy life, work-load and/or family during term time only.
All the tools that you will learn on this training course have universal appeal – this means that you can also use them to coach yourself, family, friends and loved ones, thus deriving a personal benefit.
Cost £POA
This course is marketed globally. Please contact your local distributor or NMC head office for prices.
As this is a new course and one of the first of its kind, there are frequent special promotions offering significant discounts.
Training & course Work
The course involves approximately 100 hours of work over 6-12 months. Course requirements are as follows:
Completion of self-study workbooks with consolidation exercises at the end of each module.
Adolescent Coaching – Attended Training – this 2-day training course (held in London or neighbouring counties and also European venues) includes ‘Coaching Basics’, ‘Coaching Ethics’, an understanding of the developing brain and how to deliver The Other Subject.
- Mentoring sessions – three one-to-one sessions (via Skype/Zoom) with an NMC appointed mentor.
- Coaching assessment –on coaching adolescents. The assessment will take place (via Skype/Zoom) with an NMC appointed assessor.
- Webinars – there are two webinars on coaching adolescents (including access to recordings if you are unable to attend). Students will also have access to NMC’s monthly coaching development live webinars and general (adult) coaching webinars.
- Coaching hours – students need to complete and log a minimum of 40 hours coaching adolescents.
- Reflective notes – demonstrating learning with respect to:
- Adolescent Coaching Training
- Mentoring sessions
- Webinars
- Reflective essay – Submit one essay focussing on coaching adolescents of 1000-2500 words from a set list of suggested essay topics which will be provided by NMC.
- Assignment – Submit one 4000-6000-word assignment focussing on adolescent coaching. Students choose from a list of assignment questions provided by NMC.
- Evidence Portfolio – students will be required to upkeep and submit a portfolio containing evidence of the coursework carried out (blank EP provided).
THE OTHER SUBJECT
A core component of this course is training to deliver a collection of ground-breaking and accredited coaching programs that help children and adolescents thrive physically, mentally, emotionally and academically (The OS Programs). The programs have been primarily created for delivery in schools but can also be delivered outside of schools. After completing The OS Programs, participants receive a formal certificate to acknowledge the valuable coaching and life-skills that they have learnt and acquired. They may then use this to enhance and strengthen their personal profile/CV.
Each program uses tried and tested coaching tools and techniques. These tools and techniques are also blended with neuroscience, cognitive behavioural science, positive psychology, mindfulness and resilience-based methodologies to make them truly integrative and impactful programs.
There are eight programs carefully crafted for every year of school from Reception (4-5 years old) to Year 13 (17-18 years old). Each program is based on one of the following colour-coded modules, representing a key area for maturation and development in children and young people:
Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 | Module 4 | Module 5 | Module 6 | Module 7 | Module 8 |
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Focus and awareness | Relationship with myself | Relationship with others | Communication | Resilience | Future planning | Accomplishment | Endings |
All of the programs are flexible and adaptable. They can be used as a lesson, workshop, talk or assembly – alternatively they can be used to support children or adolescents one-to-one or in small groups inside or outside of a school setting. They can also be shortened and delivered in one session or expanded and delivered over a few weeks when there is the time to do this.
HOW DO THESE PROGRAMS BENEFIT CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS?
- Empowers them to be their own coach and be more responsible, independent and resilient.
- Helps them progress in key areas of maturation and development specific to their age-group.
Expands their access to help and support services.
Enables them to prevent, intercept and support any issues early on.
Gives them a formal qualification that can be used to strengthen and enhance their personal profile/CV.
HOW DO THESE PROGRAMS BENEFIT SCHOOLS, ORGANISATIONS AND FAMILIES?
Gives schools, organisations and families reassurance that they are using safe, reliable and accredited programs.
Embeds a coaching culture.
Is complementary and helpful to counselling and other support services.
Helps schools, organisations and families save time and money.