JIJ Kinder- en Jongerencoach

About JIJ Kinder- en Jongerencoach

JIJ Kinder- en Jongerencoach is a coaching practice for children and young people in Zwolle. The practice offers individual sessions for children and young people, and support for parents.

Coaching sessions

The sessions focus on practical application in everyday life. Children practise positive thinking and social skills, and learn to recognise, name, and use their feelings.

• (Fear of) failure
• Dealing with separation
• Managing emotions
• Giftedness
• High sensitivity
• Trauma processing through EMDR
• Social skills
• Issues related to puberty

Support for parents

Parents can receive guidance while their child is receiving support from JIJ, request an advice session, or take part in a mini-masterclass on parenting.

• Summary of findings and tips for home
• Advice session for parents and carers
• Mini-masterclass on parenting over three evenings

Giftedness and teenagers

Guidance for gifted children focuses on helping their talents flourish. For teenagers, the coach offers a neutral position to help create perspective and clear communication.

• Guidance for gifted children
• Support with issues related to puberty

About the coach

Hilda van der Tuin works with parents and carers, children, and young people. Her mission is to help children and young people overcome difficult situations and become more confident in their search for themselves.