Addressing Challenging Behaviors with Parental Guidance:

Here's a three-month process map developed by Ascent Youth Coaching for parents looking to enroll their youth, struggling with listening and inappropriate behavior, in a program that helps improve their listening skills and channel their energy positively through sports:

 

Month 1: Initial Assessment, Awareness, and Communication

 

•     Assessment of Listening Skills and Behavior: Begin by assessing your youth's listening skills and understanding the nature of their inappropriate behavior.

•     Open and Honest Conversation: Engage in a compassionate conversation with your youth about their challenges, behavior, and the potential benefits of improving listening skills and channeling their energy positively.

•     Goal Setting: Collaborate with your youth to set achievable goals for behavior improvement and active listening.

 

Month 2: Active Listening and Behavior Management

 

•     Active Listening Techniques: Introduce and practice active listening techniques, explaining how these skills can positively impact their interactions and relationships.

•     Behavior Management Strategies: Work together to identify triggers for inappropriate behavior and develop strategies to manage and redirect their energy constructively.

•     Sports Engagement: Introduce the idea of participating in sports as a way to channel their energy and focus in a positive direction.

 

Month 3: Consistent Practice, Encouragement, and Sports Involvement

 

•     Daily Listening Exercises: Incorporate daily exercises to reinforce active listening skills, and discuss instances where effective listening has led to better communication.

•     Positive Reinforcement: Celebrate instances of improved listening and appropriate behavior, offering praise and rewards as motivation.

•     Sports Participation: Enroll your youth in a sports program that aligns with their interests. Explain how sports can provide a structured outlet for their energy, help them build discipline, teamwork, and provide an opportunity for personal growth.

•     Role of Sports: Emphasize how engaging in sports can teach valuable life skills, help them manage their energy, develop focus, and promote positive interactions with peers.

 

Remember, this process requires patience and understanding. I will be supportive throughout the journey, offering a safe space for your youth to express themselves and learn. By addressing both listening skills and behavior management while channeling their energy through sports, we will be providing a comprehensive approach that supports their growth and development. Email coachchris@ascentyouthcoaching.com to begin your ascent today!