Youth Coach & Mentor based in Greenwood, WA
Empowering kids, tweens and teens to be the best version of themselves!
On The Bright Side offers personalised youth coaching and mentoring to positively impact a young person’s mental health. By offering a non-clinical and family focused approach, children can feel empowered and supported by someone who’s focus is on growing a positive mind set, encouraging others to “always look on the bright side of life”.
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Elise is a Coach and Mentor for Tweens, Teens and Young Adults, focusing on the personal development of your awesome young people. She’s there to offer a safe place to chat, give support and encouragement and specialises in gratitude, kindness, healthy relationships, stress, self-care, dealing with change, body appreciation and embracing individuality.
Meet Elise
HELLO! I'm Elise, a youth coach and mentor for young children, tweens and teens located in Greenwood, Western Australia.
Sometimes, despite our best efforts as parents, our children need that someone extra to talk to. I am THAT person.
That person to listen. Without judgement. With understanding and empathy.
I offer 1:1 coaching and group workshops for children aged 5 – 16 and in time, will provide free resources for download. Just excuse me as I’m still growing into this space too.
I am of the belief that if we take proactive steps to protect a young person’s mental health, then we are increasing the chances of them enjoying a positive emotional wellbeing in their futures. Through promoting awareness of being mentally healthy, building their resilience and coping mechanisms and practicing self-care, they become more mindful and aware of themselves and the world around them.
I have trained in education, work with young children in a school setting and have enjoyed a varied employment history before having my own family. I’m someone who is genuine in nature and one of my greatest strengths is my ability to establish positive relationships. No matter what, I’ll always offer a safe place to chat, give support and encouragement in the personal development of your young people.
My focus is on growing a positive mind set, hence I encourage people to “always look on the bright side of life”. (Cue Monty Python song … surely the chorus has popped into your head now?!)
PERSONALISED YOUTH COACHING
On The Bright Side offers personalised youth coaching and mentoring to positively impact a young person’s mental health. By offering a non-clinical and family focused approach, children can feel empowered and supported by someone who’s focus is on growing a positive mind set, encouraging others to “always look on the bright side of life”.
The Values of On The Bright Side
(In no particular order as they’re all important)
Honesty, integrity and trust
Mutual respect and kindness
Lifelong learning
Creativity
Humour, fun and play
Communication and openness
Harmony, happiness and joy
An inclusive safe and supportive space for all
Training
Accredited Youth Mental First Aid
Shine From Within Youth Mentor course
First Aid and CPR
Standing Strong Youth Coaching and Group Youth
Coaching courses
Diploma of Art Therapy
Certificate III in Education Support
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Coaching & Workshops
GROUP WORKSHOPS
My group workshops are designed to improve resilience and growth mindset and gives children a place to connect in a relaxed, fun and non-competitive environment
One on One Youth Service
Why would I want to book a session?
As parents, we naturally worry about our children. You might wonder if your child is truly happy on the inside. When you consider youth coaching, NEVER think for one second that you have failed as a parent. It’s completely the opposite!
By taking a “village approach” to supporting your child, you are giving them an opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and impartial setting. I am not their parent, teacher or friend but a person to whom your child can vent and develop their practical life skills as I support and cheer them on.
I can be hired as your child’s coach OR mentor*.
*A youth coach will guide your child towards a specific goal in their lives. We help the child recognise that they possibly already possess knowledge and skills, it’s just getting them to recognise and build confidence in their own abilities.
A youth mentor assists your child to navigate through life events in general. Examples may include but are not limited to:
- Set personal goals and work towards achieving them
- Helping them deal with tricky and troubling issues
- To build a safety network around your child and help with personalised resources
- Stress management
- Boosting their self-worth
- Building their growth mindset and resilience
- Emotional regulation
- Relationship matters including family dynamics and friendships
- Coping with change
- Helping your child to feel stronger, happier and healthier
- Or your child would just like some extra support
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in a session stays in the session. Just kidding, well sort of. Maintaining confidentiality is crucial for building trust and rapport in mentoring relationships. Confidentiality will only be breached if Elise feels there is a risk of harm to your young person or others, and this will be made clear in the first discussions.
After an Introductory Session, Elise and your child will discuss any changes they might want for themselves. Your child will be in the driver’s seat, so they’ll be empowered to take some control in their self-development. The focus will be on practical skill building and guiding your young person with strategies as they, for example, set goals, make difficult decisions and find solutions to any problems they may be experiencing. Sessions will be tailored to your child’s needs and a brief lesson summary with discussion points will be emailed to parents post session. If there are specific topics you would like covered with your young person, then please simply just ask, so that Elise can weave it into the session. Above all, sessions are about empowering your child to be the best version of themselves!
Would you like your child to continue seeing Elise?
NO? Then I’m genuinely sorry it didn’t work out.
YES! Then there is the option to book in for a SINGLE coaching session or use the code word BRIGHT to receive a 10% discount when you purchase more than 2 sessions.
Session (single) $70
Session (multiple) $63
The number of sessions required always varies between young people. Experience suggests at least 4 sessions (one per week for the first month) before gradually reducing and topping up when your child needs further support at different times of their lives.
COST EXAMPLE:
$40 Introductory Session ( x 45 minutes)
$252 (4 x 45 minute sessions)
Total: $292
It is preferred you make initial contact with Elise via our contact form or via email.
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Select a day and time you would like for your first session then follow the prompts to payment at the end to secure your booking.
Please note sessions can be cancelled or rescheduled up to 24 hours in advance.
If less than 24 hours, then the full session rate will be charged.
Refunds are unavailable.
Coaching sessions can be transferred between family members and should you relocate, ZOOM will become our arrangement.
For more information, please read Terms & Conditions.
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