Collegiate Coaching Services is proud to be a sponsor of the TGS Shuffle. We value the opportunity for social connections and fun, as well as bringing awareness to the mission of the Temple Grandin School and the specialized work they are doing with middle school and high school students who are on the Autism spectrum …
“The single greatest predictor of academic success is executive function. It even trumps IQ.” – Developmental molecular biologist John Medina Executive Functioning refers to brain-based abilities that allow us to harness our energy and focus on goals—in short, EF allow us to manage ourselves and get things done. Executive functioning allows people to access information, …
By Janice Wood Associate News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on December 7, 2013 A new study has found that college students who use their cell phones frequently had lower grades, higher anxiety and were less happy than other students. For their study, Kent State University researchers Andrew Lepp, Ph.D., Jacob Barkley, Ph.D., …
At Collegiate Coaching Services, we strive to provide those young men and women coming from previous therapeutic programs with a seamless transition to Boulder, CO. Our therapeutic coaches, parent coaches, and therapists understand the structure that exists in wilderness therapy and residential treatment centers and do our best to help the young adult feel comfortable …
The problems young adults experience as a result of compulsive Internet use and video game play is a growing concern for parents. Current studies have identified that 13-18.5% of college-aged young adults have “Internet Addiction Disorder”. Among males, who constitute the majority of video game players, the 15-to 25-year-old age group is expanding most significantly. …
One very important life skill that is essential to living independently is financial management. Managing money is something that many young adults have little to no experience in, and it can be very difficult and confusing when living on one’s own for the first time. As our clients are transitioning into self-sufficiency, we work on …
Experiential therapy is a non-traditional therapeutic approach that involves the incorporation of activities, real-life experiences, and hands-on approaches to explore things about ourselves and our surroundings. In other words, it’s a way to get your hands dirty and then learn from it! And in some ways, getting our hands dirty is exactly what we …
Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms. –George Eliot Here at Collegiate Coaching Services, not only do we believe in strong community connections with the people around us, but we also see the value that can come in connections with furry friends! Working with animals teaches responsibility, …
As a part of the therapeutic alliance formed between our coaches and clients, sometimes relaxation is as important as processing deeply seated issues or pounding the pavement for the perfect profession. From golf to putt-putt and rock climbing to hikes, we strive to provide a balanced level of life experience. “All work and no …
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is nestled against the Rocky Mountain Foothills in Boulder Colorado. Sitting alongside Boulder Creek in Central Park, the Teahouse is considered one of Boulder’s most attractive and popular tourist attractions, as well as being a local favorite for great food, tea, and atmosphere. Completely build by hand without the use of …
