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Tailored Approach: Customized coaching sessions to the client's unique personality, learning style, and goals. *Below are examples of topics we can cover. Sessions will be adapted to topics based on the client's specific needs and concerns* Stress Management & Well-being Coaching - Resilience Building: Helping students develop coping mechanisms and bounce back from setbacks and challenges. - Self-Care Planning: Guiding students in identifying and implementing self-care activities that promote mental well-being. - Work-life balance: Helping students find a healthy balance between academic responsibilities, social life, extracurricular activities, and personal time. - Stress Reduction Techniques: Teaching practical strategies for managing stress. Transition & Adjustment Coaching - Transition to College Support: Helping students navigate the social, academic, and personal adjustments of college life. - Homesickness Management: Providing strategies for coping with homesickness and building connections. - Navigating Social Dynamics: Coaching students on building healthy relationships, communication skills, and navigating social situations. - Exploring Identity & Values: Facilitating self-reflection on personal values, interests, and goals for the future. Communication & Interpersonal Skills Coaching - Effective Communication Skills: Teaching active listening, assertive communication, and conflict resolution techniques. - Building Healthy Relationships: Guiding on establishing and maintaining positive relationships with peers, roommates, and family. - Navigating Difficult Conversations: Coaching students on how to approach and manage challenging conversations. - Social Skills Enhancement: Helping students build confidence in social settings and improve their interpersonal interactions. Family & Caretaker Coaching - Setting New Expectations: Facilitating conversations around evolving roles, responsibilities, and independence as the student transitions to college life. This service offers a dedicated space and facilitated process for college students and their family members (parents, guardians, siblings, etc., depending on the situation) to address specific communication difficulties or challenges related to the student's college journey and evolving family dynamics. Optional Homework Assignments: Exercises to reinforce learning and encourage practice. Follow-up Support: Offer ongoing support through email or brief check-ins between sessions. Tailored Approach: Customized coaching sessions to the client's unique personality, learning style, and goals.
Identifying and implementing self-care activities that promote mental well-being.
Stronger Communication Skills
Develop coping mechanisms and bounce back from setbacks
Enhanced Self-Awareness
Healthy balance between academic responsibilities, social life, extracurricular activities, and personal time.
Tailored Approach: Customized coaching sessions to the client's unique personality, learning style, and goals.
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
I understand the importance of cultural sensitivity and communication. Whether you're a first-generation student like me, an international scholar adapting to a new environment, or simply navigating the complex emotions of college life, I understand. I recognize that the client is the expert in their life, and I see my role as a supportive partner. I'm flexible and adaptable, tailoring my methods to meet people where they are in the process. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space to support their unique journey. Coaching Techniques - CBT & DBT - Empathetic Listening - Solution-Oriented Coaching - Positive Psychology - Appreciative Inquiry - Growth Mindset - Motivational Interviewing - SMART Goals Free Resources Daily Reflections and Stress Inventory https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AkneT5TbgdrGuE7ClkwrNywzaswtW1IY/view?usp=drive_link Podcast: https://www.collegemindspodcast.com/
Services included:
Goal Setting
Communication Skills
Personal Growth
Resilience
Mindfulness
Time Management
Work-Life Balance
Stress Management
Self-Reflection
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Debby also coaches for Master’s Programs, PhD Programs, PA School, and Academia. View all.
Joined July 2022
5.0
Former Stanford Director | Certified Mental Health Coach
For 20 years, I've dedicated myself to supporting college students like you. My experience at Stanford University, working with students from around the world, opened my eyes to the unique challenges they face. The pressure to excel, the cultural adjustments, and the constant comparison game—I saw how these factors impact their well-being. Witnessing this ignited a passion within me to make a difference. My experiences and the stories of hundreds of students I've worked with have fueled my desire to help students succeed in college. As a Certified Mental Health Coach, I work with college students as they tackle academic and personal challenges. My coaching services are packed with supportive tools designed to uplift resilience and well-being. I understand the unique challenges students face and am here to empower them to excel academically and personally. Let's work together to create a balanced college experience together! Parents, I'm here for you, too. Reach out to learn more about how I can support you through your student's transition to college. Education & Credentials - I am a Certified Mental Health Coach (Headspace Training Institute) - I will become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness coach in Nov. 2025 - I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology - Youth Mental Health First Aid (National Council for Mental Wellbeing) - Health Coaching Conversations (Imperial College London) - Psychological First Aid (Johns Hopkins University) - Positive Psychology Applications & Interventions (University of Pennsylvania)
5h of coaching