Authentic Life Coaching for Youth: 7 Steps for Coaching Youth Towards Successful Transition

Authentic Life Coaching for Youth is a practical guide that provides an understanding of the plight of youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system. It discusses emerging research regarding adolescent brain development that supports continued youth development and positive growth, utilizes foundational coaching tools that position youth for success and, outlines seven simple steps to coach youth in obtaining the necessary life skills to achieve their goals. Authentic Life Coaching for Youth is a great resource that will provide youth service professionals with a fresh new approach to help youth succeed. It is a must-have for your professional ‘toolbox’ and will help you propel youth toward their future.

Ebony Lyons Harris is a youth service professional with over 20 years experience in the child welfare field. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology, a Masters degree in Business and is a Certified Life Coach. She is a self-proclaimed "Youth Crusader" who believes that all youth have greatness inside. Mrs. Harris is a national trainer and consultant who equips youth services professionals with tools to help youth succeed. Her purpose and passion for young people in foster care is apparent and her goal in life is to equip thousands of youth services professionals with the tools and resources to help youth achieve in life.