- Hester Nijland
- 0425217063
- info@select-coaching-consultancy.com
Services
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Personalised 1 on 1 sessions
Highly personalised 1 on 1 sessions based on individual needs in the
areas. The 1 hour sessions can be delivered in the comfort of the client’s home or online. -
Parents/carers coaching & consultancy
Evidence based strategies and solutions for issues within the
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Detailed plans and profiles
Detailed and effective documented plans and profiles. These can facilitate the home-school collaboration in support of a person’s individual needs.
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Small group themed workshops
Small group themed workshops for tweens, teens and parent/carers within the
areas.
Target
coaching and consultancy will benefit children, tweens, teens and young adults with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); including those with a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile, as well as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD).
The learning, coaching and consultancy is additionally suitable for any individuals who just struggle with social/emotional awareness, understanding and skills or any other areas. The strategies are best suited for individuals with good verbal communication skills and average or above intelligence. Research
The research around Social Emotional Learning (SEL) claims a variety of positive outcomes. For further information: What Does the Research Say? – CASEL. In addition, coaching and consultancy loves the tools and strategies from the Social Thinking Methodology: Socialthinking – Social Thinking. Their concepts and programs have proven to be highly successful for teaching social and emotional awareness, as well as self-regulation and social skills.
Teaching executive function strategies will empower children to learn how to learn and problem-solve flexibly, which will lead to increased self-confidence, resilience, and a strong work ethic, which are the gateways to academic and life success.
coaching and consultancy loves the tools and strategies from the Social Thinking Methodology: Socialthinking – Social Thinking. Their concepts and programs have proven to be highly successful for teaching social and emotional awareness, as well as self-regulation and social skills.
Teaching executive function strategies will empower children to learn how to learn and problem-solve flexibly, which will lead to increased self-confidence, resilience, and a strong work ethic, which are the gateways to academic and life success. 
About us
I am a qualified and highly experienced Special Education Teacher with 22 years experience teaching and supporting students. In addition, I have provided consultancy and expert support to educators in primary and secondary settings for 2.5 years.
As a coach and consultant, I aim to help individuals and families to develop skills and strategies that are needed to thrive in the 21st century. Complimentary to my qualifications and expertise above, my diploma and passion for Positive Psychology ensures that all my students and clients receive additional strategies to support their mental health.
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Social
Sharing the world with other people means that we need to consider the needs, wants, rights and expectations of others. It requires perspective taking, empathy and skills to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships within a variety of social contexts.
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Emotional
Recognising, understanding, managing, and appropriately expressing emotions is known as emotional literacy. Emotional Literacy is important and impacts our relationships with others, productivity in life and mental wellbeing.
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Learning
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) can help all young people and adults thrive personally, academically, and professionally. Explicit teaching will result in an increase in social cognition and emotional literacy. A growth mindset, instead of a fixed mindset, is essential.
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Executive Functioning
Executive function is a set of mental skills that include organising, prioritising, working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. Explicit teaching of strategies will result in increased success in school and life achievements, as well as wellbeing.
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Communication
Being able to communicate effectively is one of the most important life skills to learn. It includes verbal, non-verbal, expressive, and receptive components. Everyone benefits from identifying and practising good communication skills and understanding how they lead to success.
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Transition
Change is part of life. Transitioning from primary to secondary school can be challenging. Transitioning from secondary school to employment can be equally challenging. Support through planning and preparing for these transitions can take away anxiety and stress around these big changes.