The Happy at Home Project
WHAT IS IT?
So what do I do when I coach young people?
It’s pretty amazing actually.
It’s like I’m connected to them. Like a horse whisperer but for young people.
I see what’s going on in their heads.
I find out who they think they are and what lens they are viewing themselves and the the world with.
I read between the lines of what they are telling me and I join the dots to see where they are holding themselves back.
Then the magic happens.
I empower them.
I ask carefully thought out questions to help them access their power. To access what’s possible. We shift wonky beliefs and they choose a new lens, a new way of seeing themselves and a new language to talk to themselves with.
They find the power inside to be who, deep down, they truly want to be, but fear or limiting beliefs are holding them back.
They take personal responsibility for their life and combined with tips, tools and strategies that I teach them, they step into the best version of themselves able to navigate what lies ahead.
Your child will be set on a whole new route in life. With a new map. That they designed.
If your child isn’t as happy as they could be, isn’t thriving, then the greatest gift you can give them is the ability to choose their thoughts. And choose them well. I give them that gift. And you the inner peace to know that you have equipped them as best as you possibly can for life.
Roots to feel secure and wings to fly.
THRIVING TOGETHER
What areas can it cover?
Anything that stops a young person from flourishing and being happy in their skin, such as:
Friendship issues
General anxiety
Issues after a marital break up
Low self esteem
Perfectionism
Anger
Depressed thinking
Anxiety over exams
Anxiety going to school
Not feeling right in their skin
Family disharmony
Under performing at school
HOW DOES IT WORK?
We have a chat on the phone or over Zoom (so, this can be anywhere in the world) about you and your child and what is going on for them. I ask lots of questions to get as full a picture as possible. If we both think I can make a big, positive impact in your child’s life, then we set up an initial zoom call between me and your child. Young people love using technology, they are so comfy using it. If we connect (it is a 2 way thing) then you book a coaching package with me and then the magic happens. Sessions are between 45 mins and an hour and I have a follow on call with a parent. I work from age 4 face to face, and from age 7 upwards, via Zoom.
It is really important that I work in unison with you, so that I can support you with what language to use and how to ‘show up’ for your child as they are making changes in their life.
Testimonials from Parents
"Christina’s input was unique in that although we came to her wanting help for our son’s challenging behaviour, she looked at the whole family. Christina helped our son directly and also worked with my husband and I to identify beliefs and behaviours that were negatively impacting on each other and our son. Our whole family is healthier. We understand each other better, cherish our differences and are enjoying the journey of life together."
Name withheld, Doctor, mother of two
"I brought my daughter to work with Christina because she was so angry and so upset all the time. She was really anxious and having lots of melt downs. She was in a horrible place. It was causing me so much stress and angst. I can’t believe how quickly Christina was able to get to the root of the problem and help her turn her life around. My daughter became much more calm, more upbeat, and more smiley and if she did get upset she would cry and work through it instead of losing it. Gone is the girl who hated herself and it’s all down to you. Now she doesn’t have melt down anymore. She understands herself better and others too. There is more harmony in the home. Me, I’m calmer because of this. Your magic needs to be spread. I wish I’d of had a chance to be coached when I was younger."
Name withheld, Sports Club Manager, mum of two
"Christina has been great at empowering my son to take responsibility of his own wellbeing. He is now a happy teenager, feeling good about himself and consequently facilitating family harmony and engagement in our family."
Jan, Mum of 13 year old son
"Christina has a special talent understanding the complexity of our children in these difficult times. As a parent who has had plenty of relationship problems with their children I found her big picture interpretation of my complex situation brought me a good strategy going forward. She helped me focus on the future rather than the past and is always there with amazing support if I need it. She has a special talent helping our young people navigate this complex world and I can't recommend her highly enough."
Giles, dad and step dad to teenagers and young adults.
"After coaching with Christina my son is more positive, more confident, has more belief in himself, is his own person more, and is more excited by life. He takes a moment before reacting now, is much more patient and tolerant with his siblings and makes better decisions. Our family life is much more harmonious and he is happier at school and doing much better. School have noticed an improvement too."
Jenny, mum of 12 year old
"I really can’t tell you what a turbulent home life we have had. I am loving this new calm and stability. I have tried lots of other pathways over the past few years. The children have had counselling, they’ve had family therapy, I’ve been on parenting courses and a managing anger in the home course. The children also had restorative family sessions last year and that didn’t change anything. Their coaching sessions with you have helped far more than any of those. I don’t know what you say but I am embracing this positive change and can’t thank you enough. The whole family dynamic has changed and everyone gets on so much better."
Annie, divorced, single mum to 4 children, ages 10 to 17
Morgan had 8 weeks of coaching and then one off booster coaching sessions along the way during his GCSE exam year. He achieved extremely high results and is now thriving in Sixth Form. See Morgan's testimonial video above.
"The skills I have learned from this have been phenomenal! It's like I knew what to do to help myself all along but this is exactly what I needed to draw it out of me! My new way of thinking has definitely changed my life because everything around me has a new view and outlook."
Morgan, age 16
"Working with Christina has made my life easier than it was. It’s made me calmer, less stressed, more relaxed. It’s peaceful. I follow the path I choose."
Andrew, age 10
"The coaching has helped me see the world as a different, less of a gloomy and scary place. It’s empowered me by getting rid of my anxieties and worries by changing the way I think. It’s sorted out my spaghetti head."
Ava, age 11
"Working with Christina has helped me do things I haven’t done before and work harder. Now I feel more positive and choose positive stories in my head. I am not better than anyone and no one is better than me. I am me. "
Hayley, age 11
"The coaching has helped control my anger and made me realise why I was angry, helping me think before I act that way. I know comparing doesn’t help and now I know I’m good enough. I have better relationships with my family and siblings ( mum doesn’t shout as much) and I can have a positive impact on those around me. I believe more positive things will, happen, so they do."
Robin, age 13
"Working with Christina has helped me because I was able to trace back and understand feelings that I didn’t understand. It has also given me tools and strategies to help me live more, rather than just survive."
Bailey, age 15
"Working with Christina I learned more about myself than I thought possible. I learnt to just show up and be enough. This has changed my relationships with my family and friends for the better as I am no longer seeking approval on everything I do. I am able to have authentic conversations with everyone I speak to and the feelings of judgement that I used to have is no longer there."
Katie, age 19
Testimonials from Young People
