Become a Certified Teen Wise Coach!
Learn proven, psychology-based coaching techniques that empower teenage girls to conquer girl drama, build healthy relationships, and thrive.
It's not "just drama"
Girl Drama is a very real problem that reflects deeper patterns of relational aggression. It’s leaving girls more insecure and isolated than ever, and when ignored, it can lead to depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Now more than ever, Professionals need access to clear, comprehensive techniques for helping girls to build healthy relationships and thrive.
Join our mission to empower teenage girls.
Together, our Teen Wise Certified Coach community is building a movement to make the world a more nurturing place for girls and women. We’re out to help more than a million girls in the next five years, and were just getting started!
Why The Teen Wise Method Works
The teen wise method is based on thousands of hours of research in cognitive behavioral therapy, social dynamics, and neurolinguistic programming that has been used in successful practice for more than 15 years.
A Focus on Friendships
The Teen Wise coaching curriculum centers on one of the most powerful catalysts for positive change in an adolescent's mental wellness - the skills to build healthy, long-lasting friendships.
Practical, Actionable Skills
The Teen Wise Method's 12-week coaching pathway teaches practical skills for building mindset and beliefs, identity and confidence, emotional maturity, and social skills.
Parent Inclusion & Empowerment
Parents also attend coaching sessions that teach them how to support their teen. Helping parents and teens work together as a team is a critical part of the Teen Wise Method's success.
Learn from a trusted authority on teenage social dynamics and emotional development.
Teen Wise partners with multiple school systems, media outlets, service organizations, and corporations to teach teens how to conquer girl drama and thrive
What's included in a Teen Wise certification?
The Teen Wise Coach certification is taught in two parets and includes ongoing support through our Teen Wise Certified Community!
Part One
The Teen Wise Method
Foundations
Get Teen Wise is an 8-week intensive study of the Teen Wise Method designed to make you an expert in the psychology of teenage girls.
We’ll look at the causes and effects of girl drama through the lenses of psychological development, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Neuro Linguistic Programming.
Part Two
How to Coach
The Teen Wise Method
The second half of our program is designed to equip you to coach using the Teen Wise Method.
You’ll spend 12 weeks learning our curriculum. At the end of this journey, you’ll take a final certification exam, and we will celebrate your graduation from the program!
The Teen Wise
Certified Community
Once your training is complete, your journey as a Teen Wise Certified Coach will begin!
You’ll become part of our alumni network and have access to group events where you can compare notes with other coaches. You’ll also receive continuing education and have access to exclusive coaching resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sets the Teen Wise Coach Certification apart?
This isn’t a quick course; it’s a comprehensive 20-week program with live instruction, hands-on practice, and real accountability. You’ll complete 30 hours of class time plus 15-20 hours of outside work, including homework and coaching sessions. It’s designed to truly prepare you to coach.
Do I need a background in counseling or education to apply?
Not at all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about supporting teen girls. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. No prior credentials required.
Why do I need to apply?
Coaching teen girls through sensitive social and emptional challenges requires care, commitment, and the right mindset. Out application process helps ensure that those we certify are truly aligned with our mission and ready to do this important work integrity and heart.
I am a counselor/therapist. Is this certification for me?
Yes! If you are seeing clients who are teenage girls dealing with girl drama, friendship issues, this certification will give you the language and tools to help them in a more comprehensive and lasting way.
Here are your next steps.
1 | Apply for the Program
Once your application is accepted, you’ll complete an interview with our team.
2 | Get Certified
Share the journey with people who share your heart for supporting teenage girls.
3 | Make an Impact!
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help teens conquer girl drama and thrive.
Learn more about the Teen Wise coaching certification.
Access our on-demand webinar to view an in-depth overview of our certification program followed by a Q&A from fellow applicants. If you have questions, most of the answers are here!
Meet Coach Sheri
Teen Wise’s Founder, Sheri Gazitt, is an expert in teenage girl social and emotional dynamics with a Master’s in Counseling and Psychology and advanced training from institutions like Princeton and Stanford.
As a mom of three daughters and a seasoned professional, Sheri saw a clear gap in professional support for teen girls, especially when it came to friendships, confidence, and emotional resilience. She created Teen Wise to fill that gap, empowering girls and women with practical tools and equipping parents to support them with confidence and compassion.
This is not just for now. It's forever.
By learning The Teen Wise Method™ of coaching you’ll be equipped to address girl drama and the loneliness epidemic it’s created in a proven powerful way.
You’ll help clients restore their self-esteem and give them friendship-building skills they’ll use for the rest of their lives. Here, in their teenage years, you’ll set them up to thrive socially and emotionally in every stage of life that lies ahead. Join us as we build a more nurturing world for women together, one precious life at a time.
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A parent’s need for support never ends! The Mom Wise Collective includes a trove of resources and guidance alongside a private community facilitated by Sheri Gazitt, Teen Wise Founder.
Our live, online workshops cover topics for both parents and teens. They’re a perfect introductions to Teen Wise or a powerful supplement to your work in private coaching.
