| Isabella* experienced many hardships while growing up. When she was five months old, her grandmother noticed that Isabella wasn’t moving her right arm. After many tests, the doctors discovered that 25% of Isabella’s brain had not developed. When Isabella was just six years old, her mother passed away. Unable to help his daughter, Isabella’s father placed her in a special education program hoping they could give her the care she needed. Isabella wasn’t happy and she wasn’t learning. After several years of struggle, her Grandmother reached out to WISDOM Coach™ Geeta for help. “When I first met Isabella, she had almost no confidence in herself at all,” shared Coach Geeta. “Anytime she was faced with a task, or a challenging situation, she would say, ‘I can’t do it,’ ‘I don’t know how,’ and ‘I give up.’” | |
| Coach Geeta, who is also an educator, vowed that she would not only help Isabella learn how to read but would also help her develop confidence in herself. | |
| “A Tale of Two Towns” | |
| The first step in the process was to help Isabella to shift her mindset around her ability to achieve. I turned to one of the skill books from The Adventures in Wisdom Life Coaching Program for Kids™ Curriculum which had just the right story ─ “Canville and Can’tville – a Tale of Two Towns.” | |
| The story teaches that when you choose to live in Canville, you prepare both your conscious mind and your subconscious mind to support you in achieving your goals. When you choose to live in Can’tville, your thoughts sabotage your ability to achieve. Canville is all about a new way of thinking – you must think you can do something to make your dreams come true. | |
| Isabella’s dream was to learn how to read. | |
| I wanted to cry with joy… | |
| Coach Geeta worked with Isabella three times each week on her reading and her confidence. | |
| “When we first started to work together, Isabella could only identify a few letters of the alphabet,” explained Coach Geeta. “To help her prepare her mind for each lesson, we worked with positive affirmations. I had her repeat the phrases ‘I can do it!,’ ‘I can learn!,’ ‘I can read!’ I also continually let Isabella know that I believed in her as well, and that I believed she would learn how to read.” | |
| After just a few sessions, Coach Geeta was astounded with Isabella’s progress. “I wanted to cry because Isabella was able to identify 95% of the alphabet! And, most important, her belief in her ability to read had also shifted.” | |
| Her grandmother reported that Isabella’s attitude had also changed. She started believing that she could read and she studied the alphabet every day. She even enrolled her grandmother in helping her study. | |
| As a result of working with Coach Geeta, Isabella is now reading simple children’s books. And the best news is, her confidence is soaring. | |
| We are so proud of WISDOM Coach™ Geeta and the wonderful life coaching for kids work she is doing with Isabella! | |
| Now you can get a sample coaching story like the one WISDOM Coach™ Geeta used to help Isabella! Click now to get your story. | |
| Sadly, Coach Geeta passed away in April 2019. Her work with children will impact many lives for years to come. We honor you Geeta! | |
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| *Name has been changed in the story for anonymity. | |
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Wonderful story! Making a difference in the lives of children and their families is a priceless achievement and honorable goal!
May her soul rest in peace.
So terribly sad to hear this news! I believe she would have left an impact on those she helped and they will, sling with her loved ones, miss her dearly. Sending love & blessings to all who are affected by her loss.
I wonder if that concept would help those on the adhd/autism spectrum. I have a teenage grandson and his behaviours and tantrums leave us feeling unable to know how to reduce these problematic behaviours. This story gives me hope thank you.
♥️ Sorry for your loss. Your friend with your help transformed a life.
A beautiful and inspiring story. Well done to Coach Geeta, a lady who has made a big difference to this little girl and her family. Rest in peace, Geeta.
I am sorry to hear about that.
May Greeta keep teaching through her spirit.