Why Play based coaching is about more than just Maslow's hierarchy of needs

In 2003 I started developing a play based coaching model for children that educates, motivates and inspires children to become the leaders of their own lives.

In my research I soon realised that Maslows motivation theory had dire outcomes for children since there was so much existential threat relating to life!

Watching a video from a leading psychiatrist reminded me that Maslows theory certainly has merit but I have adapted it to be more relevant to todays culture and environmental context.

All students who go through my Kids Life Coach training through The Kids Life Coach Academy learn how to flip this model to consider a child’s wants and needs.

This enables us to see potential rather than deficit and allows us to enable a child’s labels in a positive way!

Want to join our team. Let me know. Happy to answer your questions.

Regards with zeal,

Zelna Lauwrens

Founder Kids Life Studio and Kids Life Coach Academy