Events for Youth and Families

Learn Anything Better With A Growth Mindset

Family Coaching at Community Well in San Francisco

For Youth Ages 9 to 18

Monday January 27, 2024

6 PM to 7:15 PM

Arrive early to find street parking

Ashley will reintroduce mental fitness as a vehicle for reducing stress, increasing students’ and their families' adaptive capacities, and increasing enthusiasm as a framework for emotional agility. Families will experiment with building happier learning habits through playful activity. They will also gain tools for improving communication and collaboration through attentional control strategies and internal self-awareness.


6 PM

Arrival, a Light Meal, and Introductions

Eat a delightful meal and mingle with fellow attendees, creating connections that will last throughout the event.

6:15 PM

Intention Setting and Exploring Self-Awareness Through Play

Kick off the event with a warm welcome and introduction. Get a glimpse of what's in store, strengthen your connection to your child and yourself, and feel the excitement in the air.

6:20 PM

Improving Connection with Imagination and Communication

Engage in a stimulating activities that improve nonverbal and verbal communication, reduce defensiveness, and increase wellbeing. Explore diverse perspectives, share your insights, and contribute to the collective knowledge of the community.

6:30 PM

Increasing Agency and Collaboration in Uncertainty

Refuel your energy while exploring the options available to you in communicating with your child. Use this time to discuss your ideas, exchange ideas, and build connections that extend beyond the event.

6:50 PM

Motivating Positive Communication Through Interdependence

Immerse yourself in this hands-on experience that can equip you with practical skills and knowledge applicable to your relationship with your child and yourself.

7:00 PM

First Steps and Next Steps Forward

Gain skills for internalizing the positivity of deepening your connection to your child. Decide how you want to move forward with what you've learned.


Sliding Scale Pricing

$75 - Includes the Connection Experience with skills for stronger emotional intelligence and light meals for two family members

$ 100 - Includes the Connection Experience with skills for stronger emotional intelligence and light meals for three family members

$125 - Includes the Connection Experience with skills for stronger emotional intelligence and light meals for up to four family members

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Please read before registering.

This is an in-person event. By paying to attend, you agree to participate fully so that you may get the most you can get out of this learning experience for you and your child.
This event is strictly for you and your child of focus (i.e., the child with whom you want to improve your connection). There is no childcare available for young children (children 6 and younger). Please make arrangements for young children to be cared for during the event time. 

Hatred, hostility, and haughtiness will not be tolerated. By registering for this event, you agree to be a warm presence. This is a brave space for adults and youth to reconnect in a highly digital and disconnected age.

There are no refund for missed events.

Participants Feel Seen and Taken Care Of

"I appreciate everyone around me and learned new skills such as improvement of focus and coordination."

- High School Learner

When you were telling a story and made us count money. I thought that was really funny."

- Middle School Learner

“I'd like to know more about the connection between the mind and the body. I learned to always aspire to learn more."

- Upper High School Learner

"What's Learned Here Leaves Here."

“I receive clarity each time I'm in this setting. I'm learning something new about myself. I appreciate knowing I am exactly where God planned for me to be at this moment in my life. I appreciate the safe space Ashley has created for me to be vulnerable and go deep."

Rise and Thrive Women Group Member, Los Angeles, CA

“I appreciate how Ashley allowed the conversation to flow. She was an awesome facilitator that allowed the conversations to go deeper even if they took more time.

Rise and Thrive Co-Ed Group Member, San Francisco, CA

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