The Illusion of Hopelessness shares a broad range of stories of youth, from those who are living a middle-class lifestyle with parents who can afford to pay for personal coaching to youth dealing with addictions or attention disorders to homeless youth to youth caught in domestic violence, poverty, crime, and the criminal justice system.
Contributors range from highly structured youth intervention programs with a staff of highly trained internationally certified coaches to informal approaches by individuals who have not been formally trained as coaches.
You will benefit reading these stories, if you are a:
• Parent of a struggling youth. You will learn effective ways of supporting your youth through their adolescent years – and beyond – or a healthy, happy, and productive life.
• Member of a community service organization. You will see opportunities to contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse for our youth.
• Nonprofit working with youth-at-risk. This book will validate your vision and mission, and inspire new models for greater effectiveness; it will provide inspiration and guidance.
• Citizen who is inspired to incorporate elements of the coaching approach into an existing program. You will learn tools, best practices, and resources.
• Youth inspired by Craig Trowhill’s story. You will learn that you have within you the strengths and capacities to live true to who you are.
• Educator or associated with Law Enforcement, Social Service, or Foster Care. You will see how you can participate with the empowerment approach in your connections with youth.
• Coach. You will learn ways of applying your skills in community service.
Contributors range from highly structured youth intervention programs with a staff of highly trained internationally certified coaches to informal approaches by individuals who have not been formally trained as coaches.
You will benefit reading these stories, if you are a:
• Parent of a struggling youth. You will learn effective ways of supporting your youth through their adolescent years – and beyond – or a healthy, happy, and productive life.
• Member of a community service organization. You will see opportunities to contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse for our youth.
• Nonprofit working with youth-at-risk. This book will validate your vision and mission, and inspire new models for greater effectiveness; it will provide inspiration and guidance.
• Citizen who is inspired to incorporate elements of the coaching approach into an existing program. You will learn tools, best practices, and resources.
• Youth inspired by Craig Trowhill’s story. You will learn that you have within you the strengths and capacities to live true to who you are.
• Educator or associated with Law Enforcement, Social Service, or Foster Care. You will see how you can participate with the empowerment approach in your connections with youth.
• Coach. You will learn ways of applying your skills in community service.
