Resilience Coaching
for children and teenagers
“I am always amazed at how children and young people can deal with the challenges that life offers them.
I can only summarize this in one word: resilience.”
In a child's life, a lot happens and changes quickly during a period when you as a child or young person are in full growth and development. Sometimes this puts you in a situation or position in which you do not feel comfortable. There are many reasons why you can ask for support from a child and youth resilience coach. When things are not going well, when you want to learn or improve a skill, when you want to be able to deal better with winning and losing, with change or setbacks, when you want to build assertiveness and self-confidence.
“As a child and youth resilience coach, I am here to support you on your way to even greater resilience!”
Empowering Youth by Building Resilience
A child who is resilient grows up with self-confidence and dares to take on challenges. It develops a growth mindset and is also less susceptible to depression and anxiety because it has learned to manage and regulate its emotions.
My goal is to help you regain your power and gain more confidence in yourself through individual guidance.
Let us discover your strengths together!
Mother of a 10 year old
“My son immediately felt at ease with Aagje. After the first conversation he immediately said: wow, that was nice, mom. He really blossoms after his sessions with Aagje, so I will continue the process.”
For whom is Resilience Coaching?
Resilience coaching is essential for children and teenagers who possess remarkable talents and ambitions but find themselves struggling to unleash their full potential, whether in sports, music, or any other pursuit. These young individuals recognize that something is holding them back and are eager to work on it.
As a parent, you want to support your child by investing in professional guidance, realizing that this will help your child to move forward in his/her aspirations and life.
Mother of an 8 year old
“Aagje succeeded in building a bond of trust with our daughter from the very first session, allowing the process of playful exercises to proceed openly for a seven-year-old. My daughter also worked on small resilience exercises at home throughout the week. All this was always done in a positive way. Thanks to the rapid reporting, we as parents were always involved in the story. In five sessions, our daughter could fall back on her strengths and talents when things got a little more difficult. Her strength folder now accompanies her to every training session in the car. Thank you, Aagje!”
Coaching Approach
The coaching is based on the international resilience model of Edith Grotberg (1995) and relies on proven methods to support and guide children and young adults.
During the sessions, I help you find and boost your self-identity through structured coaching and reflection. This approach teaches valuable skills in understanding and managing emotions, along with essential social and emotional abilities.
1
Listen
What you think matters to me. I'm here to hear your thoughts and understand why you or your parent(s) reached out.
2
Brainstorm
Together, we'll come up with ideas and tools that can assist you gain more confidence, handle tough situations, and experience more freedom, joy and playfulness.
3
Support
Together we will plan actions step by step to achieve your personal goal. I will support, encourage and above all provide you a lot of safety. And if necessary, let us learn new skills so that you have the confidence to continue on your own.
Johnny Weustenraed, Integrative Psychotherapist & Aagje’s trainer at Better Minds At Work
“Aagje takes her role as a coach very much to heart. Her involvement, goal-orientedness, care and warmth make her a powerful coach. She is able to quickly give young people and their parents confidence, which creates openness and beautiful things quickly happen. She understands the language, thoughts and feelings of young people like no other. “
About Aagje
Born in Brazil and raised in Belgium, I have played a critical role in putting Belgian gymnastics on the map, with several World Cup medals, the first-ever Belgian gymnastics medal at a European Championship, and being a finalist at the Olympic Games Athens 2004.
Beyond my athletic achievements, my story embodies the essence of resilience. I have navigated the challenges of elite gymnastics, mastering not only physical skills but also unwavering mental strength.
Today, I’m on a mission to inspire and empower individuals to unlock their inner champions. My passion extends to coaching young minds, fostering unshakable confidence, and conquering self-doubt. My certified resilience coaching programs are tailored to talented youth, breaking down mental barriers to unleash their full potential.
I also actively contribute to ethical standards in gymnastics as a member of the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation Council and the expert committee on misconduct, appointed by Flemish Minister of Sport Ben Weyts.
Practical information:
► Location
All coaching sessions are conducted in Avelgem, providing a safe and comfortable environment for your child's personal growth.
► Coaching Sessions
Our comprehensive coaching program commences with a thorough intake assessment. Based on your child's unique requirements, we tailor a personalized coaching journey, spanning between 4 to 8 sessions, each lasting approximately 1 hour. These sessions are carefully designed to address specific challenges and enhance their resilience and well-being.
► Investment
The coaching sessions are priced at €70 per session. I believe in the transformative power of resilience coaching, and I’m committed to delivering value that supports your child's personal development journey.
Get in touch!
Ready to unlock your child's full potential and boost their resilience? Reach out today. I’m here to answer your questions, provide more information, and guide you through the journey of empowering your child for a resilient future.
Fill out the form, and let's get started on this transformative path together!
- Aagje