As a parent, when you book your child’s first Lotus Life Coaching session, you will be required to have an initial conversation with Sue so that the reason for the coaching is clear and Sue can work around this agenda. During the first session, it is essential for the child to feel positive about the coaching environment and Sue will encourage the child to ‘own’ the session as much as possible and talk about whatever they wish to. The issues brought to the session by parent and child may match, but if they don’t initially it is important for the child to know what they want to focus on is being authentically listened to and addressed. It may connect with the issue brought by the parent, but if not, that issue will be addressed at the most appropriate time.
Through using effective tools and techniques, Sue will help the child to set a goal and find ways of achieving it. It is important that parents appreciate the child will be working towards this in their own way. By encouraging them to do this, they will be helping the child to find solutions to their issues, to feel in control and this will develop their self-confidence and resilience in finding solutions to challenges in the future.