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Back-to-school safety should include mental health
When we address school safety, our thoughts should include mental health. However, the stigma of mental health is why we fail to seek mental health
How NC is preparing for safer schools
As we return for the 2022-2023 school year, safety is the number one concern for school administrators, parents and students. Rest assured, the Department of
How to motivate yourself to change your behavior
With the right tools, we don’t have to give up on anything important to us. We just need the right motivation to change. I recently
Life coach: Want to be great at something? Get a coach
What do Olympians have in common? Show me someone exhibiting best-in-class performance, and I’ll show you someone with a coach. What do Olympians have in
Why is adolescence so difficult and how to use life coaching to prevent mayhem
When working with teens whether yours or someone else, simple things can cause confusion, chaos, and pandemonium. As a visionary, I have a single-minded allegiance
Life coach: What is needed to best support your teens this summer?
Life Coaching allows you to find the answers through self-discovery! Imagine a teacher’s gratification after explaining a new subject matter to the students, and immediately
Here’s how to talk to your teen and get an honest answer
Create a safe space, demonstrate concern for their well-being, respect and trust their views and opinions of a situation, listen attentively, and be empathetic. As
Afterschool program helps teens find positive behaviors through peer-to-peer coaching
Before the pandemic, school safety was a major concern for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Before the pandemic, school safety was a major
Life Coaching for Parents: The power of apologies
Unfortunately, no family is problem-free, as all families encounter problems. It is essential to acknowledge the challenges families face, especially today, and methods that can
NC educators meet in Greensboro to address school violence, other issues
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Editor’s note: Video featured is High Point police discussing their active shooter response. Educators from across North Carolina are gathering for four days
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Gale Wilkins
Gale McKoy Wilkins is a wife, mom, grandparent, and family life coach. Gale is the founder of Project Arrow, an evidence-based peer-to-peer and leadership program teaching life coaching techniques to middle and high school students.
Gale is passionate about using life coaching and creative solutions to empower families and teens to help themselves and others. Gale is a Life Coach to parents and teens, and she teaches them coaching skills and techniques and trains teens on how to make good decisions, manage emotions, overcome obstacles, and motivate themselves and others to be their best. Gale is a North Carolina native that has worked with youth and families and served the triangle in various leadership positions; she has a graduate certificate in Family Life Coaching and a Master of Arts degree in Women's Leadership from North Carolina State University.