“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.”
-Brené Brown

What is LifeTalk?

LifeTalk is a unique kind of child & adolescent life coaching founded by Master of Education & Master Certified Life Coach, Hannah Curtis. Instead of strictly taking place in a formal setting, LifeTalks happen on walking trails, park benches, coffee shops, back porches, living rooms, etc. The option to meet at our office space in Preston Center is always available if preferred.

The goal is to create a comfortable, psychologically safe environment for your child or teen: so they feel safe, relaxed, and able to verbalize how they truly feel. Parents can say all the right things, but that doesn’t mean a child listens. Oftentimes, the same information coming from a trusted source, who is not the parent, is more likely to be heard—and acted upon.

A life coach is not a therapist. Or a counselor. Or a doctor. A life coach is exactly what the term suggests: a mentor who speaks their language and specializes in developing the fundamental life skills young people need to lead a successful adult life. Most critical life skills are not taught in school. LifeTalk sessions aim to not only provide clients with directional guidance, but to build their personal toolbox of life skills. The more tools each young person has, the better suited they are to navigate this chaotic world.

Hannah’s bio can be found here.

 

How would my child benefit?

As the first digitally native generation, today’s adolescents are experiencing disturbing levels of depression and anxiety. They are frequently uncomfortable in social settings. Risk averse. Unhappy. It’s a topic that’s in the news almost daily.

A life coach can help pre-teens and teenagers navigate these common problems.

LifeTalk is a program designed to provide your child with the individual support they need to develop self-confidence and the life skills necessary to navigate the chaos of modern life.

And maybe, along the way, we will discover where their passions really lie.

 

Philosophy and approach

Coach Hannah has a Master’s in Education in addition to 15+ years of experience working with children of all ages. As a Master Certified Life Coach, Hannah’s passion is helping young people navigate life. Helping them come to terms with themselves, their family and friends, and the world they walk around in each day. The philosophy is simple. During LifeTalks, we explore three basic things:

  • Past - where you have been

  • Present - where you are now

  • Future - where you are going

LifeTalks assess reality and brainstorm options for successfully dealing with that reality. Goals are set and a plan for how to proceed is decided upon. And it all takes place in a positive light. Here’s an important point:

LifeTalks focus on what do you love? Not what do you loathe?

Over time, Coach Hannah seeks to develop a deeper understanding of the individual she’s walking beside and the topics they are struggling with and talking through. The goal is for your child to be better for the interaction. That the talking translates into a happier, better adjusted adolescent.

 

Pick a Talk,Walk or Zoom

In addition to an introductory discovery call, adolescent coaching sessions are offered via three distinct formats: LifeTalk, LifeWalk, and LifeZoom.

LifeTalk (at coach’s office or location of choice)

LifeTalk takes place at our Preston Center office space or an agreed upon location.

LifeTalk Office: located at 5944 Luther Lane, Suite 470, Dallas, TX 75225. The coach will buzz you in upon arrival.

Example alternate locations: A local cafe, bookstore, or coffee shop such as Ascension Coffee, Civil Pour Coffee, Half Price Books, Barnes & Noble Cafe, Halcyon, La Madeline, or Toasted Coffee + Kitchen.

LifeWalk (at nearby park or walking spot)

LifeWalk is a unique opportunity for the coach and client to meet at a local park, track, or safe outdoor space. Interacting outdoors comes with more stimuli than a quiet room or office. Plus, the benefits of sun exposure, fresh air, and movement far outweigh potential distractions and encourage healthy dialogue.

Example locations: Caruth Park, Germany Park, Williams Park, Klyde Warren Park, or SMU’s campus.

LifeZoom (virtual)

LifeZoom takes place via Zoom or Google Meet, the video-conferencing applications. The coach will send an invitation prior to each virtual session.

 

FAQ’s

  • A 60-90 minute session is recommended for the initial consultation. Follow-up sessions are typically 60-120 minutes depending on the client’s needs and goals. A complimentary 15-minute discovery call is available for new clients upon request.

  • Parents play an important role in the coaching process, and I welcome their involvement! However, for coaching to be most effective, sessions themselves are private to create a safe space for open and honest conversation. That said, I do check in with parents regularly to share general progress updates and address additional concerns.

  • Clients are usually between the age of 7-19 years old. However, contact the coach if you have a child in need of coaching who is outside of the above range.

  • Therapy is about the past — coaching is about the future. Therapy addresses trauma and diagnosable mental health concerns — coaching takes action to improve a young person’s life. One teen compared therapy and coaching like this: “My counselors gave me the same suggestions, but they never told me how. In coaching, I figure out my own solutions, based on my actual life.”

  • When coaching is embraced, parents report rapid shifts in their child’s communication, motivation, and happiness. Research studies show that in order for kids to create positive change, they need active listening, directional guidance, and personalized support to meet and exceed their goals.

  • Sessions typically begin on a weekly basis; however, clients have the flexibility to meet biweekly, monthly, or at any frequency that best suits their goals and scheduling needs.

  • The amount of time in coaching is unique to each individual client. The duration can be as short as six months or extend to several years, depending on the depth of the coach-client relationship, necessary support, and client investment.

  • At this time, LifeTalk Adolescent Life Coaching does not accept insurance and operates as an independent out-of-network provider.

  • LifeTalk is based in Dallas, Texas. Virtual sessions are available.

Testimonials

  • “Hannah Curtis served as my educational director and as an instructor from August 2015 to August 2018. Her talent and enthusiasm was difficult to replace. Our students and parents adored her as she had such a unique gift to make each one feel so valued. Moreover, she deeply cared about each student’s success and went above and beyond to ensure that success. Perhaps, Hannah’s greatest talent lies in her intuitive nature and uncanny ability to become so proficient by observation and listening. I entrusted her with every facet of my company.”

    — Lynn Ellis, Founder | Head of the Class Academic & Tutoring Center

  • “Coach Hannah is absolutely incredible! Giving LifeTalk the opportunity to come and work with my awesome 10-year-old was 100% worth it! In the first 5 minutes, I could tell that my daughter was going to take to Hannah immediately. Not only does she speak her language, but she also knows how to make an impact without it feeling forced. My daughter is the definition of a creative and Hannah picked up on that right away and knew exactly what to do to get her to open up. 10/10!”

    — April Melton, Client’s Parent | Big Girl Pants Podcast

  • “Miss Hannah is very passionate about education and development and discussed research-based activities and milestone for my son. She is enthusiastic about helping children navigate the changing world and become the best versions of themselves. Hannah projects authority while also being relatable and thus can provide support and guidance to aid children in their jouney to enhanced resilience, self-confidence, and self-management. I would highly recommend her to work with and coach your children.”

    — Ashley Campfield, Parent | Highland Park, Texas

  • “Having worked with Hannah in a university setting over the course of several semesters, I can say with absolute certainty that she has a keen and nimble mind, readily able to identify core challenges and collaboratively generate solutions. She is able to center young people and their needs in her creation and design in ways that are both conceptual and pragmatic. Hannah possesses the insight and the drive to successfully strategize for success while also attending to the relationships along the way.”

    — Dr. Jennifer Parvin, Executive Coach & Professor | Simmons School of Education, Southern Methodist University

  • “Coach Hannah truly has a gift working with children. We greatly value the time our boys get to spend with her. She is truly a child whisperer!”

    — Jaclyn A, Parent | Lake Highlands, Texas

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