Office Hours | The Valiance Blog

Get the information you're looking for when we're not around. "Office Hours" is Valiance's bi-monthly blog profiling the most pressing themes our team handles with the clients and families we serve.

Here we hope to, summarize, teach, & provide practical solutions to the challenges you may be facing.

Confidence: Silver Linings, Progress & Climbing with No Ropes

Everyone always talks about "just be yourself", or, "be confident" but what does that even…

Work Backwards: Hit Singles, Not Home Runs

Despite my felt sense that the world is slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, the…

Anxiety is a Signal, Not a Siren

I think we all avoid a lot more than we like to admit. For example,…

3 Reasons Why Young Men are Suffering & What to Do About It

There's something happening with this generation of young men. Parents know it. In my experience,…

Why You Should Stop Talking About Your Son’s “Potential”

We speak with a lot of parents at Valiance. In fact, speaking with parents is…

Is your kid stuck? 3 Ways to Unstick Them

Do you feel like your child just doesn't care anymore? You've tried offering them ideas…

The 3 Fears of Social Anxiety

We live in a world of connections. Our family and colleagues, the friends we hold…

How to Help Young Adults with Failure to Launch Syndrome

The transition to adulthood is inescapable, but some young people will make this transition sooner…

Life Coaching Vs. Therapy: Which is Right for Me?

Many of us will come to a crossroads in our life. Whether it’s with long-standing…

How to Find a Life Coach

Finding a successful life coach is a journey toward discovering the perfect match for your…

Independent Functioning and Living Skills Young Adults Need to Thrive

As young adults move from the comfort of their teenage years into the broader world…

The Surprising Connection Between Good Routines and Clean Toilets: Why You’re Doing Too Much

When was the last time you had your child clean their bathroom, let alone their…