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THANK YOU FOR VISITING JOHNHUIE.COM |
 As an Educational Consultant, I specialize in giving guidance and assistance to parents of struggling teens. I also serve as a Life Coach for teenagers and young adults, parents and families, and organization leaders. While exploring this site, you will discover that these two roles may overlap and complement one another.
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EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING
I work with young people and their families who face challenges and hurdles beyond anything most of us have ever imagined. The accelerating pace and sheer complexity of our technological age, negative peer pressure in the youth culture, the influence of media, widespread drug and alcohol abuse, and the presence of disharmony and violence in our society create special challenges for families and children. In this context, we are called to do everything in our power to guide and sometimes to intervene vigorously in the lives of our children to ensure they have a chance to grow up whole and to live productive lives.
In my practice I deal with a wide range of concerns, including:
- Attention isues
- Low Motivation
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Computer & Video Game Addiction
- Emotional and Behavior Problems
- Learning Disabilities (LD)
- School Failure or Rapid Decline
- Lack of Confidence and Self-Esteem
- Defiance
- Depression
- School Too Easy, Lack of Challenge
- High Ability, Low Performance
- A Combination of Any of the Above
I have faced some of these challenges personally as the father of a teenaged son who was spiraling out of control at age 16. Thanks in great measure to the support and integrity of creative emotional growth programs, my son is now in control of his life and building a solid foundation for his future.
Based on both my personal and professional experience, I can assure you that creative, hopeful options are available. In fact, there are more than 400 schools and programs for struggling teens in this country: wilderness therapy programs, emotional growth schools, residential treatment centers, mentoring programs, and character-building boarding schools. I have visited scores of these programs and have developed an extensive network of colleagues and friends associated with them. My goal as an educational consultant is to help you secure placement of your teen in the school or program in which he or she will thrive. |
HANDLING CRISIS SITUATIONS
If your child or family is in crisis, I can go to work at once to place your child in a safe setting outside the home. Once the immediate crisis has passed, we can proceed to develop a plan. A crisis might arise from one or more of the following:
- Runaway
- Suicide attempt or threat
- Jail or juvenile detention
- Threat of violence to others
- Overdose or other substance use/abuse
- Gang involvement, worrisome friends
- Rage or defiance at home, school, or elsewhere
- Suspension/dismissal from school
- Depression
- Declining engagement in school; low or failing grades
- Truancy
- Eating disorders
- ADD/ADHD/learning differences
- Sexual identity and abuse issues
- Promiscuity
Read about my experience in this field. |
AS A LIFE COACH
 I assist others as they strive for awareness and responsibility in solving personal or family problems and/or becoming more effective and fulfilled as teenager, young adult, parent, leader, or part of an organization. My approach to coaching is based on deep listening, honest communication, and gentle guidance to help "the coachee" find his or her way towards personal fulfillment. It is important to understand that I am neither a psychotherapist, a counselor, nor a social worker. I am a Life Coach, committed to exploring creative and practical solutions in a collaborative relationship with each client. One client recently wrote me: "The coaching you gave us was rock solid - constructive, encouraging, creative, candid. We are very grateful."
After reviewing my website, I invite you to call (828-252-8062) or email me (john@johnhuie.com) for more information or with questions about your specific needs. I'll be glad to talk with you without obligation. If you decide to engage me, I will give you the benefit of my experience as a father, teacher, coach, dean of students, headmaster, consultant, and executive director of the North Carolina Outward Bound School. I will serve you with the highest standards of professional ethics - and a full measure of compassion.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
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