We provide families with the tools to turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Our focus is on building positive, lasting skills in areas like:
"I'm not exaggerating when I say that I don't know what we would have done without James. I'm very grateful that we found him. He has helped our family in so many ways and has made a huge positive impact on our lives. I have no reservations about wholeheartedly recommending James."
"As a parent, I felt lost and overwhelmed. The coaching at Mentors & More gave me a roadmap to connect with my children and guide them effectively."
Are you striving to be the best parent you can be, yet feeling uncertain about how to inspire your children? Have you tried different approaches, perhaps even worked with other professionals, but still feel stuck in the same cycles of conflict and frustration?
You are not alone, and this is where we thrive.
At Mentors & More, we specialize in helping dedicated parents like you navigate the complex challenges that others often find overwhelming. We don't offer a one-size-fits-all script; we provide proven, real-world strategies to help you forge stronger, more positive relationships, even when it feels like you've hit a wall.
Our proven coaching methods provide you with clear, actionable strategies so you'll know exactly how to think, what to say, and what to do in your specific circumstance. By making incremental but steady changes to your communication, you'll model resilience and adaptability for your children. This process not only strengthens your relationship but also teaches them that they too can change and grow.
"It's amazing to see how leaving past mistakes behind has allowed us to focus on building a more positive future. Our interactions have improved, and our home feels more harmonious."
It's time to leave past mistakes behind and focus on creating a brighter future. Together, we can strengthen weaknesses, accept limitations, and build a path to more productive interactions and greater family harmony.
Most parents simply want to know in their hearts that they're doing their best. They're willing to invest in learning everything they can to better understand and relate to their children.
Join Mentors & More today and experience the transformative benefits of our coaching services. Together, we can create a life filled with understanding, support, and joy for your family.
Although we call it "Parent Coaching," it's a family process that involves a coach sitting down with you and yours to understand the family dynamic and identify the factors that contribute to the undesirable behaviors and results. We then develop proactive and responsive strategies to improve your connection with your children. We guide them – and you – in learning the 5 SKILLS OF SELF-LEADERSHIP:
You and your coach typically meet once a week in your home, nearby community, or even virtually – whatever is most convenient for you. It's quick and easy to enter our program, and we offer flexible scheduling. Meetings usually start off lasting about two hours, then taper down to an hour or so once everyone "gets with the program." We strongly recommend and encourage you to maintain consistent contact throughout the training, and we will touch base with you regularly between scheduled meetings.
That depends on a number of factors, including the nature of the issues, how challenging the home situation is, and how willing each participant is to learn the skills and apply them, among so many other things that it's impossible to say for sure. What we can tell you, though, is that the families we've coached have reported almost immediate improvements in several areas. No matter the make-up of your family, we can help parents learn, refine, or master their skills within months – sometimes in weeks!
Our mentors excel where many others struggle because they are trained to handle any scenario without being reactionary. They are uniquely skilled at connecting with kids who are resistant, withdrawn, or oppositional. They are prepared, willing and capable of being present in every moment. Empathic, humble, caring yet strong and assertive, they know how to relate to your child no matter what they do or don't do, say or don't say. They are masters at teaching kids to develop the specific skills they need to gain confidence, feel safe, valued, and significant. They find creative ways to inspire and motivate kids who typically resist and are unwilling to get up and move, to try new things, or to overcome their fears and obstacles.
By becoming more confident in their significance and value, they'll learn to be more comfortable in any given situation. More responsible, resourceful, and resilient. They'll develop a better balance of work, play, rest, and study while learning to take better care of themselves through healthier eating, more exercise, and activity. They'll have more fun! They'll become better leaders, problem-solvers, and decision-makers, learn to practice self-acceptance, and how to communicate with and relate to you and others more effectively.
You'll learn how to assess the factors that influence the behaviors of each family member. You'll recognize how your own beliefs, fears, motives, needs, emotions, and behaviors – as well as your children's – influence the family dynamic.
We'll give you practical tips so you can begin to implement change. And we'll leave you with a strategic plan allowing you to influence more productive outcomes in your kids' behavior.
Our coaching covers a comprehensive range of skills. You will learn how to:
We currently have openings available and entering the program just requires an email to us. As mentioned, our schedule is flexible to suit you, and our programs are tailored to your family's specific needs too.
"My son wasn't following the rules at home and there was non-stop arguing. James and Shane helped us develop an action plan and also an approach that significantly reduced the tension in our home."
"Raising a child with special needs is not easy. It has taken its toll on our marriage and relationships within our family. We're starting to restore those relationships and I didn't know if that would be possible. This is all due to the coaching and constant communication that James invests in with us."
"James Giantis has been working with our son, who is now 23 years old, for almost six years. Over time, he was able to develop an excellent rapport with our son, who has high-functioning autism and learning disabilities. This was not an easy task, as our son is very withdrawn and difficult to engage, but James persevered and never gave up. Now, James is the person that our son feels most comfortable with, and the only person that he confides in."
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Tailored to support parents, providing practical advice and interactive discussions to navigate everyday challenges.
Experience personalized coaching sessions in the home, school, or community. Our dedicated coaches will work with you one-on-one to develop a tailored plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.
Get the full benefit of our personalized coaching with a 20% discount when you commit to 10 hours of in-depth support. This package provides all the benefits of our Personal Coaching service, ensuring comprehensive and sustained guidance.
To learn more about our philosophy, system and approach, peruse the sections above.
