As a children’s therapist I’ve discovered there are four key roles I need to fill for my clients.

First, I need to inspire my clients. In general, they come to me not really thrilled about “having” to be in therapy. I need to become their muse and inspire them to express themselves and to form a therapeutic relationship.

Second, I need to teach my clients. I need to be effective at teaching coping and emotional regulation skills like relaxation, cognitive skills like how to problem-solve, and behavioral skills like how to get away from negative peer pressure.

Third, I need to coach my clients. I need to help them master new skills and implement new ways of thinking. I need to help them achieve peak performance.

Fourth, I need to mentor my clients. I need to help them develop excellent character, values, and beliefs that will put them on the path to becoming a successful adult.

These kids face incredible challenges in life. The odds are stacked against them. I need to help them become the hero in their own life story.

Inspire. Teach. Coach. Mentor. Help people find balance and transformation. That’s what I write about.

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