For the last few weeks, my mind has been going a 100 miles an hour as I think about what it really means to have your own Personal Empowerment Plan.
If you remember Sandra, Tara and I shared the idea of “An IEP for Me!” After it became clear to us that:
- You are concerned about your future and your child’s future too;
- You are concerned that your child is not prepared for the transitions ahead;
- You are exhausted, frustrated and immobilized;
- You wonder if this is just another transition or a never ending road;
- You are losing your hopes, your dreams and your determination to move forward
…and the list goes on.
For years we have been on a mission to empower Special Needs Families and to help them live better lives.
We want all Special Needs Families to have Villages that offer them excellent resources, information and support – their own Oasis of Hope.
There are too many exhausted, frustrated and burned out parents, advocates and caregivers. We know we can’t fulfill our mission on our own and we know there isn’t enough time to do individual coaching (plus there is a benefit to sharing with a like-minded community).
Here’s Where We’re At…
Although “An IEP for Me!” is not ready for a large public launch, the pre-launch version of the program will soon be going live.
When the training program stores OFFICIALLY open, we want to have all the kinks worked out.
We want to ensure that our online program has been carefully crafted from the ground up to meet your needs, and that our online environment works without a hitch, that the conference call service we use meets any needs that might crop up. And on and on and on.
And so we are offering an initial limited group of 30 people to join us in the inaugural “An IEP for Me!” Group Coaching Program for 50% off the price.
Here’s the trade-off…
As members of the first coaching program, we’ll want extra feedback and participation from you. We want you to give us lots of input on the content and how it is delivered (live versus recorded for example), what content you would like us to spend more or less time on, and let us know as soon as possible if there’s online technological problem (and then be patient with us as we work to get it fixed quickly).
As part of the “First 30″, we’ll want your thoughts on our online environment, we’ll want you to heavily use the Facebook group and fill it with case studies, we’ll want you to fill out 2 to 3 additional surveys, and serve in an advisory role by becoming members of a virtual advisory “focus group” to help this program be the very best it can be.
Oh yeah, you will also get special “First 30″ status, which will come with its own perks, like discount on future products, classes and seminars.
Finally, if we’re going to give you 50% off, you need to be completely committed to creating your own Individualized Empowerment Plan.
What we’ll cover in the “An IEP for Me!” Group Coaching Program.
We will describe in more detail on April 9th, but we wanted to give you an overall picture of what the program entails.
We plan to give Moms of Young Adults with Special Needs what we have needed most throughout the years:
- Appreciation;
- A Circle of Support;
- Stress Reducing Activities; and
- Resources for Refueling.
From personal experience, I know Mom feels especially vulnerable and isolated as her child with special needs approaches adulthood. As she watches her child approach graduation without clearly defined goals, she begins to panic. She watches in horror, as the supports she has used to structure her young adults day, fall away. Upon graduation, this Mom sees her child struggle to fill his days and this breaks her heart. This Mom feels as if she is traveling alone through a desert with the weight of her young adult firmly on her back and clenching tightly to her neck. This mom is thirsty for hope and support. She is stressed and tired. I have wandered this desert and I have found an oasis and I wish to share it with you.
Parents, Educators and Advocates, all seek to prepare our youth with special needs for self-sustaining jobs and independent living. This is complex undertaking and requires planning and collaboration. It is a daunting task and not a job that can be done in isolation. It is a job that requires initiative, persistence, concentrated effort, networking, and teamwork!
Benefits from participating in An IEP for Me Group Coaching Program
- It will help you form a team of support for this transition and for all the transitions to come;
- It will put you on firm footing as you confront the myriad of responsibilities you face as a parent, educator or advocate of students with different abilities; and
- You will be given an opportunity to acknowledge your abilities, to affirm your values, and to validate your goals.
This Group Coaching Program will be available to you via internet or phone. You will be able to listen to calls live or in a replay mode at your convenience. You will be able to bounce ideas off Sandra, Tara and me and others in our Coaching Circle. You will get the guidance and support you need in a way that works best for you.
Each week, you will get a:
- 50 minute audio class;
- Implementation exercises;
- E-mail access to your coach;
- Private Facebook Group
* Bi-weekly Group Coaching Calls
We’ll work on:
- What is Keeping you Awake at Night
- Challenges in your job, in your life, or in your relationships
- Current and Future transitions for you and your child
- Discovering your dreams, passions and purpose
- Finding positive support and resources
- Connecting with your values and strength
- Gaining clarity, collaboration and support for your direction and actions
If you wish to be re-energized, refueled and refreshed … if you wish to launch your Individualized Empowerment Plan and be the Role Model you were meant to be, Finally, An IEP for ME, A Group Coaching Program for Parents, Special Educators and Advocates, may be just what you need to connect with your power and fellow travelers.
Perhaps, April 2012 can represent a new beginning for you and the ones you love….
Let’s Find Out!
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So let’s review again…
How to become a “First 30″ of the “An IEP for Me!” Group Coaching Program.
On Monday, April 9th at around 8 PM Eastern, we’ll be sending you a thorough overview of the program.
At that time, we’ll also start enrolling the “First 30″ into the program.
By Monday Afternoon we will have a proper order form ready along with a lengthy description of what “An IEP for Me!” Group Coaching Program entails, when everything begins etc.
But if you’re already sure you want to do this, and don’t want to wait until Monday, then just send payment by clicking here and I’ll make sure you get a spot.
IMPORTANT: Read This!!
This program is for those who are serious about creating their own Individualized Empowerment Plan. It is a comprehensive, all-inclusive program and SO much more than just a “how-to manual.” So please only enter this program if you’re serious about making a difference in your life and the life of your loved ones.
