What is Life School?
Helping young people make sense of life’s transitions—one week at a time.
There are stretches of high school and early adult life, too, that are almost unparalleled in their level of confusion and complexity. Responsibilities at home and at school are increasing just as there is additional pressure to be independent, not to mention the unpredictable rush of many big feelings. Many of us could benefit from having a regular check-in from a thoughtful adult and fellow travelers of the messy middle, the liminal space between one stage of life and the next.
Windhorse hopes to fill that gap with Life School, a group coaching program that offers encouragement, guidance, and compassionate accountability. It's not group therapy and it’s not private coaching, but a dynamic in-between for those looking for extra support amidst any one of life’s many transitions.
Why Life School?
At Windhorse, we believe that growth happens in the in-between moments—between expectations and reality, between one grade and the next, between who we are and who we’re becoming. Our programs are designed to:
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Fill in the social-emotional learning gaps often left behind in traditional settings
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Offer structure without rigidity
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Help young people apply values-based skills to their real, evolving lives
Who is Life School for?
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Middle school through college-aged students
What can you expect?
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Our 2025 session kicks off on September 30
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Life School meets weekly for 75-minute coaching sessions from 6:30-7:45 PM at WHC HQ in Concord.
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Each session includes:
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Executive functioning skill practice, such as planning, prioritizing, time management
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Group work centered on real-life challenges, values-based decisions, and peer support
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Curriculum themes evolve with the academic calendar and developmental stage, addressing stress, transitions, relationships, and more.
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Led by Windhorse clinicians Tess and Tessa, who adapt the curriculum to meet each group’s needs.
How much does Life School cost?
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$340 for 4 sessions | $100 single session
Life School is more than a curriculum—it’s a space for showing up as you are, learning together, and growing through life’s inevitable ups and downs.
Upcoming Mini Series
Short-term coaching modules designed around key developmental transitions.
Our Mini Series offers focused support to young people at pivotal stages, such as entering high school or navigating early adulthood. These seasonal series are designed to be flexible, accessible, and grounded in the same thoughtful approach as Life School.
Summer Mini Series for Rising 9th Graders
Helping students step up—and settle in—to high school life.
This two-part series supports students before and after their transition to high school. Participants can join either or both sessions.
Mini Series 1: Stepping Up
Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: WHC HQ in Concord
Focus: Confidence-building, expectations, peer dynamics, and organization before school begins
Mini Series 2: Settling In
Dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Location: WHC HQ in Concord
Focus: Real-time adjustment support once school starts—What’s working? What’s not? How do we adapt?
Who can attend Series 1 & 2?
Any rising 9th grader (Windhorse client or not—we’re here for the whole community!)
How much does Series 1 & 2 cost?
$340 for 4 sessions | $100 single session
Future Mini Series include “Adulting 101” for 18–26-year-olds, launching January 2026!
Join Us at Life School
Interested in joining us or have a question? Submit a form below and our coaching team will reach out directly to chat further.
