Outdoor Life Coaching Includes
Hiking, Mindful Walking, Running
Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness
Therapeutic Art Projects
Community Service/Helping Others
Basketball, Frisbee, Baseball, Golf, Tennis
And More!
About Andrea Ackerly
Hi! I have been a school counselor for 15 years and I've worked with youth in different environments for over 20 years. I started out as an anxious and painfully shy kid with attention issues myself. I was the kid in the back of the room distracted by every noise and needed to see the school nurse A LOT. I never knew why I had frequent stomach aches and headaches and times when I felt like I couldn't breathe. Through personal development work and learning about treating anxiety and depression in kids as a School Counselor I was able to understand that what I went through as a kid was treatable. I have been helping youth for years but felt like I should be doing more. If only I could get kids outside to learn emotional regulation strategies while soaking in nature, doing something active and overcoming challenges. I took the 5 things that are backed by science and evidence based programs to help manage stress: nature, physical activity, name it to tame it (emotional management), learning mindfulness/self- regulation strategies and helping others/giving back and created the Outdoor Adventure Life Coaching Program!
- Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP-CA)
- Trained in Mindfulness and Yoga
- Choose Love Movement Certified to teach and train others
- CPR, First Aid and AED certified
- And more!
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Testimonials
Kimberly JB Smith
MED, Author, Illustrator, Art Educator
Andrea is uniquely altruistic in her work helping young people overcome obstacles and live their best life.
Beyond her training and vast experience in a variety of counseling and coaching arenas, Andrea is simply
one of a kind. Her compassionate demeanor is what draws young people of all ages to her.
I have seen it in real time and really admire it!
Kim Cromie,
School Nurse
Andrea Ackerly genuinely loves working with students. This translates into providing students with a
trusting and caring environment where students can learn and grow. She makes them feel comfortable
and this allows them to be successful in their healing process. They become confident in their abilities to
handle whatever comes their way.
Gretchen Arnold
Paraprofessional of 20 years
I have worked with Andrea Ackerly for many years and I just love her caring, calm demeanor that she has
with children of all ages. Andrea is so easy to talk to and often uses humor to brighten any mood! She
also uses mindfulness and teaches it to others. She truly makes a difference every day!
Parent
Parent
My family and I had the pleasure of working with Andrea when my child was in elementary school. Andrea
has a special way of connecting with children on a personal level, and making them feel seen as
individuals. We are grateful for the support and time spent working with Andrea Ackerly, and my family
(and now teen) would highly recommend her for your families needs!
Jackie Difonzo
After School Coordinator
Andrea exudes warmth, compassion and acceptance. Children are naturally drawn to her and her ability
to meet them exactly where they are at. She helps children develop skills that promote resilience. Her
relational dynamics create a natural foundation of support and healing. Combining her skills with outdoor
expression is an investment in holistic well being.
Children's Book Author
The Dove Who Inspired Beyond Barbed Wire
Andrea is also a children's book Author as she co-authored the book The Dove Who Inspired Beyond Barbed Wire.
The Dove Who Inspired Beyond Barbed Wire is a book about choosing love over hate, forgiveness over revenge and hope over defeat through the story of VIktor Frankl the jewish psychiatrist and neurologist who survived three years of concentration camps during the Holocaust. Andrea and her co-author; Kimberly JB Smith carefully crafted his life and messages in kid-friendly language.
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