Social Skills, Dating, and Disability Support with Rachel Greenberg

In this conversation, Rachel Greenberg of Life Unlimited: Unleash Your Potential, LLC. shares her journey of working with individuals with disabilities, focusing on social skills and dating coaching. She discusses the importance of building trust with her clients, the challenges they face in social interactions, and the strategies she employs to help them succeed. Rachel emphasizes the significance of confidence, communication, and understanding in relationships, as well as addressing bullying and its impact. She also touches on the employment challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and how she combines social skills training with employment support. The conversation concludes with Rachel's insights on marketing her services and her passion for helping others thrive.

takeaways

• Rachel has been working with people with disabilities since she was 12.
• She transitioned from teaching to coaching social skills and dating.
• Building trust with clients is essential for effective coaching.
• Rachel uses role-playing and games to teach social skills.
• Confidence is key when meeting new people.
• She encourages clients to try new experiences and adventures.
• Addressing bullying is a significant part of her work.
• Employment challenges for individuals with disabilities are prevalent.
• Rachel combines social skills training with employment support.
• Her passion for helping others is evident in her work.

titles

• Empowering Lives: Coaching for Social Skills and Dating
• Navigating Relationships: Insights from a Social Skills Coach

Sound Bites

• "I want to see my clients succeed."
• "I do not let go of it."
• "It's about knowing ourselves."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

02:45

Transition to Coaching and Social Skills

05:31

Focus on Social Skills and Dating for Neurodiverse Individuals

08:25

Building Trust and Relating to Clients

11:17

Strategies for Social Interaction

14:04

Encouraging New Experiences and Adventures

16:40

Building Confidence and Self-Worth

19:38

The Importance of Communication in Relationships

22:15

Addressing Bullying and Its Impact

24:58

Employment Challenges for Individuals with Disabilities

27:36

Combining Social Skills with Employment Support

30:18

Success Stories and Client Progress

33:04

Marketing and Growing the Business

35:49

Final Thoughts and Contact Information

specialedrising.com

Rachel Greenberg: 301-641-6293.

[email protected]

https://www.lifeunlimitedllc.com/

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