From Sports, Arts & Community Engagement (SPACE) to Whole Life Coaching

Whole Life Coaching (WLC) is a concept, which utilizes sports, arts and music techniques/skills during coaching as means of transition towards sound values and life-skill wisdoms. As sports provide the best form of language to communicate with the youths, the training of sports provides one of the most efficient transformative impacts amongst the youths. SPACE Whole Life Coaches uses sports. arts and music as a microcosm of life to instil sound life values. Each skill is linked with a corresponding value which is taught as part of the biweekly/tri-weekly sports training. Our objective is to transform youths through Whole Life Coaching. SPACE Whole Life Coaching principles and curriculum utilizes iLILO Therapeutic Framework the Third Wave Cognitive Behavioural Psychology. Our Experience Our years of working in schools with different models have helped us to evolve a working model incorporating the best practices of each school into a distinctive model. The model has been tested and proven successful that other schools are willing to engage us as it impacts teachers pedagogy. The school team is headed by an experience Senior Consultant with more than ten years of youth work experience. Supported by a team of committed and dedicated counselors and youth workers. The programme utilises a holistic approach, making use of a series of developmental, preventive and remedial programmes to enhance the life skills of the students, increase their awareness of consequences with the objectives to facilitate social emotional growth of students and help them: a) b) c) d) . Increase Self and Social Awareness, Better Self Management, Improve relationship skills, And Enhance Responsible Decision Making Competency.

Program Methodology The core of the program utilizes iLILO Therapeutic Framework

Strengths-Based Approach. We believe that when a persons strengths, assets and resources are balanced with their faults and failures, then a more accurate view of the person is realizeda view that is truly helpful to all who are concerned with attaining a healthy life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT) is a new, third-wave evidence-based cognitive behavioural intervention therapy. In a nutshell, ACT teaches us to accept the things we cannot change, have the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference. ACT involves learning a number of mindfulness skills in order to deal with thoughts and emotions more effectively. There is also a strong emphasis on connecting with ones inner values and seeing these values realised in ones everyday life through daily actions. Put simply, ACT is an extremely powerful approach in helping people to live the life that they truly want rather than the life that their thoughts and emotions would dictate. Motivational Interviewing is a directive, client-centred counselling approach for eliciting behaviour changes by helping clients explore and resolve ambivalences. Mindfulness is described by the Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation in their report of 2010 as a 'potentially life-changing approach.'

iLILO Therapeutic Framework - A unique model for therapy, mentoring and coaching The aim of ACT is to help clients create a full and meaningful life, cultivating well-being through mindfulness and values-guided actions. ACT is increasingly seen as a part of the Strengths-Based movement and arguably has more scope and depth than any other model within the field. The blend of Strengths-Based approach and Motivational Interviewing combined with ACT Therapy Coaching will help people find a new way out of their anxiety, stress and worry by developing self-managed strategies to create well-being, confidence and success in their personal and professional life. Coaching: We believe that coaching is about building a trusting relationship, where the coach works with the coachee to build an accountability partnership. The result is a

relationship that will help the coachee to achieve the paramount objective of increased, improved and timely performance. Mentoring: We believe that mentoring is about building a trusting relationship promoting the sharing of personal experience and the transmission of knowledge and insight. The result is a relationship that creates a safe developmental learning environment. Sample Curriculum Term 1: Session 1 to 20 Session Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 Session 11 Session 12 Session 13 Session 14 Session 15 Session 16 Session 17 Session 18 Session 19 Session 20 Topic Stay connected Serve each other into greatness Self-control Guard the treasure Its mine Reach for your goal Live with courage Yes, GO! Grab the moment Timing is everything Reaching objectives Preparedness Protect from infiltration Appreciating each other Cohesion Creating space for each other Strategizing for success Watch out! Be sensitive to others Looking outwards Grasp the opportunity Soccer Skill(s) Short passing Long passing First touch Shielding Shooting Heading Tackling Dribbling Dribbling with moves Running with the ball Goalkeeping Individual defending Team defending Team defending Attacking as a team Attacking as a team Shielding Long passing Long passing Heading Value Connectedness Service Stability Respect Responsibility Courage Courage Confidence Confidence Urgency Focus Watchfulness Loyalty Loyalty Creativity Creativity Respect Service Service Courage

Term 2: Session 21 to 40 Term 3: Session 41 to 60 Term 4: Session 61 to 80 The SPACE Whole Life Coaching (WLC) program offers youths a platform to learn about constructive ways for addressing personal, social and community challenges. The program consists of theme-based lessons that cultivate mindfulness and its application to social, emotional and leadership skills development. The SPACE WLC provides its members with tools to strengthen their well-being, think critically and act with thoughtfulness and compassion. At the heart of our curriculum are basic iLILO Therapeutic Framework practices that help young people access the wisdom within themselves and within the group. Participants are encouraged to speak from the heart, ask questions to discover their fullest potential, and explore possibilities that lead to a culture of mutual respect, and ethical concern for each other. Rather than teach values explicitly, the program immerses students in a group process based on iLILO Therapeutic Framework. Through it, they develop values and build practical skills that help them acknowledge and manage emotions, nurture healthy relationships, appreciate diverse perspectives, and demonstrate caring and concern for others. One of the primary goals of the SPACE WLC is to encourage youths to see themselves as vital contributors to personal and social change. Hence, we also engage members in servicelearning projects aimed at improving some aspect of their community. We urge them to view

the world as a global community in which they can take initiative and be responsible, in some small way, for the state of their world. Each youth is to each develop and implement their own volunteer project, putting into action the skills, values and beliefs they have developed in the program. Social and emotional competencies are skill sets that can be cultivated to help individuals prepare for personal and professional success. The mastery of these essential skills enhance health and wellness, strong ethical character and ethical development, caring and respectful interaction and prepares individuals to develop a sense of personal responsibility towards the larger community. By strengthening their social and emotional skills, individuals can become effective communicators, collaborators and leaders that shape a safe, just and sustainable community. SPACE WLC educational content integrates the body of research and key findings of CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, a not-for-profit organization that works to promote childrens success in schools and in life, and to support the healthy development of all children. Tools Living a life that one truly wants, a values guided life, is like being an artist: one needs the right tools to practice the craft and to constantly refine the technique to achieve one's creative potential. SPACE WLC program provides youths with the tools below that will help them hone a consistent practice that will in time lead to a more aware, compassionate and fulfilling way of life. tool 1: breathe mindfully Use your breath as an anchor to bring yourself back to the present moment and to relax your mind and body. tool 2: listen deeply Listen deeply to improve your understanding of how others think and feel. tool 3: cultivate insight See life as it is, allowing each experience to be an opportunity for learning. tool 4: practice compassion Consider the thoughts and feelings of others and let kindness and empathy be your guides. tool 5: limit reactivity Pause, reflect, choose a skilful response and make decisions based on ethical standards. tool 6: express gratitude Carry a spirit of appreciation into your everyday activities. tool 7: practice mutual respect Value different perspectives as well as your own. tool 8: build integrity Bring forth your positive values and apply them consistently. tool 9: steward leadership Make use of your unique talents and generosity to contribute to the well-being of the whole community. tool 10: be at peace Cultivate your own inner peace, become an agent for positive actions. tool 11: Journaling Journaling and drawing pictures in their Journal Book helps youth sort through their feelings.