Possible Situations to Prepare For:
Role of a Guide When a Parent is Frustrated or Concerned:
Guides support parents and learners without coming between them. Our role is to let parents parent, learners solve their own problems, and ensure guidelines are respected. Guides will always include the learner in any discussions about them. If you have concerns, you can request a meeting with the Guide and your learner.
For transparency, all emails are sent to a joint guide inbox.
The Victim Role:
Sometimes people may fall into the Victim role unknowingly. We suggest reading The Empowerment Dynamic as a family or watching related videos to learn the language of empowerment if this is something that is not yet a strength.
What if My Learner Loses a Priviledge?
If a learner has not made a change with dangerous/disrespectful behavior over a consistent amount of time, your learner may be asked to stay home for a day, it’s a chance for growth. Mistakes are natural and provide opportunities for reflection.
Consider revisiting your family goals, and values, focusing on overcoming challenges and avoiding the Victim mindset. Trust the process and resist the possible urge to step in too quickly.
Ensuring Your Learner's Success at Vibrant Life:
Success involves embracing failures and being committed to long-term growth. Please remember that motivation and achievement have natural ups and downs. Instead of reacting too quickly, we hope you will encourage your learner with a Growth Mindset and patience.
We’re all on our own journeys, and it’s important to trust learners to face their challenges and solve problems, even when it’s tough. Remember to trust the process!