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Capable
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Learn practical tools for raising capable, resilient kids from bestselling authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff.

Kids Are in Crisis

Not only has their mental health declined significantly, but they have also become more socially anxious and isolated. Technology and social media are compounding the crisis.

1 in 3 teenagers experience
anxiety disorders

20% of kids 12-17 had a major
depressive episode last year

1 in 7 10-19 year-olds will experience a mental health disorder

Something Has Got to Change

In over thirty years of counseling kids and families, we've never been more concerned—but we also believe there's a better, more capable way. For you both.

✓ Understand why kids today struggle with resilience

✓ Learn practical coping skills and strategies

✓ Balance attunement with boundaries

✓ Build competence through flexibility and perseverance

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✓ Practice skills that will help kids build resilience

✓ Learn strategies to cope with life's challenges

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✓ Help children make sense of death and loss

✓ Understand what grief looks like at each stage

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What We Want You to Know

Sturdy is better than successful.

We want kids to develop internal strength that lasts, more than external achievements that fade.

Healthy is more important than happy.

When happiness is the goal, kids have too much power. When health is the goal, they find what they need.

Resilience lasts longer than relief or rescue.

When we rescue kids from discomfort, we rob them of the internal strength to develop that will be required throughout their lives.

Capable has more weight than confident.

When true capability is discovered, kids will experience both the competence and confidence that will help them thrive.

Capability Assessment

10 questions • 3 minutes

Sample question:

"When faced with a challenge, my child typically..."

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Is Your Child Capable of Navigating What Today's World Requires?

Take our free 3-minute assessment to discover your child's capability strengths and areas for growth. You'll receive personalized insights based on David and Sissy's research.

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Sissy Goff

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