Articles for Adults
Supporting an Adult Child of an Alcoholic in Relationships
Amy Eden, the auther of “The Kind Self Healing Book”, offers her unique insights into navigating the waters of being in love with an adult child of an alcoholic, or “ACoAs.” Key Takeaways: Adult children of alcoholics (ACoAs) may struggle with trust, fear of abandonment, emotional regulation, and difficulty feeling safe in relationships. Partners of ACoAs often feel confused by
6 Ways to Feel more Confident in Leading Group and Team Coaching | by Jennifer Britton MES, CHRP, CPT, PCC | The Launchpad
Showing up powerfully when leading group and team coaching is not only about what you do—it’s also about who you are being. Confidence as a group or team coach, like with individual coaching, grows through experience over time. As confidence grows, we also expand our range, and increase our ability to “hold the space” for all that groups and teams
How to Work on Yourself: A Path to Healing and Self-Esteem
A common issue I support people around in my therapy practice is around helping people make changes in how they see themselves. A strong desire to shift out of a negative self concept can be a powerful catalyst for change. Key Takeaways: Working on yourself starts with self-awareness and a willingness to explore emotional patterns. Self-esteem is often rooted in
Coach FEATURE: Leah Adams | The Launchpad
We continue to meet our fellow coaches, get inspired and build coach community with our “Meet the Coach” features! This month we meet Leah Adams, a Financial Coach from the USA. Interview with Leah About Leah Lives In: North Georgia, USA Company: Breathe Financial Coaching Type of Coach: Financial Coach Describe your coaching business in one sentence: I help people
We’re Designed for Connection, So What Makes It So Hard?
The words filling the air were kind and encouraging as women trickled into the room for our life group meeting. There were stories from the day, updates on kids and grandkids, and complaints about too much to do and not enough time. When I asked for prayer requests, many ladies easily began sharing the needs of family members, friends, and
Why Coaching Businesses Get Stuck: 3 Surprising Reasons and How to Move Forward | by Lisa C. Gregory | The Launchpad
If your coaching business feels stuck — like you”ve plateaued, lost momentum, or can’t grow past a certain point — you’re not alone. Many coaching businesses get stuck for reasons that are subtle, internal, and difficult to see when you’re in the thick of it. As coaches, we’re deeply focused on helping others move forward. But we can miss the
8 Things That Make You a Magnet for Narcissists
Just because you have attracted or are in a relationship with a narcissist doesn’t mean you stay that way. There are many ways to empower yourself against their control and manipulation. Set Clear Boundaries. You need to establish what your boundaries are and enforce them consistently. Narcissists will push to see how far they can go. When you enforce your boundaries
Coaching: The Client-Centered Partnership | By Fran Fisher, MCC | The Launchpad
What does it really take to coach at the MCC level? In this brief and powerful article, Master Coach and ICF Pioneer Fran Fisher, MCC, shares the mindset shift at the heart of client-centered coaching. At the beginning of launching our coaching schools, my coach training colleagues and I agreed on these two core principles: Coaching is a partnership —
How to Break the Conflict Cycle
You’re sitting at dinner with your partner, and they mention they forgot to pick up milk at the store. What starts as a simple statement somehow spirals into a full-blown argument about responsibility, respect, and who does more around the house. Sound familiar? If you’re nodding your head right now, you’re not alone. Many couples feel trapped in this exhausting