Join Emily Tripp, Occupational Therapist and Certified Coach Approach in Healthcare, as she introduces the Coach Approach as an effective method for supporting young adults with intellectual disabilities as they navigate postsecondary transitions. Grounded in the International Coaching Federation’s core competencies and emerging evidence from inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programs, the session integrates research findings with practical application. Participants will observe a real coaching session, explore how coaching fosters self-determination and meaningful goal exploration, and learn two core coaching techniques—Powerful Questions and Active Listening. Through guided reflection and a digital workbook, learners will connect these techniques to their own professional roles and consider how a Coach Approach can amplify client voice, build autonomy, and support successful transition outcomes.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the benefits of using a Coach Approach to support young adults with intellectual disabilities during postsecondary transitions.
- Describe two core coaching techniques that enhance client engagement, self-determination, and goal exploration.
- Recognize how a Coach Approach fosters autonomy, participation, and capacity building for young adults within intellectual disabilities in educational and community settings.
What You Get
- 1.5 hours expert-led instruction with real examples and application.
- 90-day access to session recordings for flexible learning.
- A Certificate of Completion to showcase your professional development.
- Earn 1.5 CEs by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)
Session Details
Date: October 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm PST
Cost: $30 USD
Format: Live Zoom webinar with recording available after the event
If you are unable to attend live, the full session recording will be available for you to review afterward.
Take this opportunity to deepen your coaching skills and learn evidence-informed techniques that empower young adults to explore goals, build self-determination, and participate more fully in their transitions.
Special Note for NBHWC Members:
NBHWC members can earn 4.5 CUs by completing the full three-part Coaching for Healthcare Change – 2026 Webinar Series.
The full series includes:
Recognizing and Addressing Hidden Burnout in Clients – January 21, 2026
Beyond Mindset: Coaching Clients with ADHD Who Feel Stuck – April 15, 2026
Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Building Self-Determination – October 21, 2026
👉 Access the full NBHWC-approved bundle here:
https://functionfirst.podia.com/coaching-for-healthcare-change-2026-webinar-series-bundle/buy
Meet Dr. Emily Tripp
Occupational Therapist and Certified Coach Approach in Healthcare (DICA)
Dr. Emily Tripp, OTD, OTR/L, holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Her doctoral capstone focused on the impact of a Coach Approach for young adults with intellectual disabilities in inclusive postsecondary (college) programs—a project completed in partnership with Function First Coaching™.
Emily has completed 50 hours of ICF-accredited coaching training and has earned the Dive Into a Coach Approach® Certificate, strengthening her ability to integrate coaching competencies into her work with neurodivergent young adults. She has also provided coaching within the Get Coached Program, empowering clients to develop self-determination, confidence, and capacity as they navigate new environments and responsibilities.
Emily’s coaching focus centers on supporting young adults with intellectual disabilities as they transition into postsecondary education. Her approach blends evidence-based coaching techniques with a compassionate, strengths-based lens to help clients develop problem-solving skills, build routines, foster independence, and balance daily tasks such as academics, self-care, social participation, and life management.
Grounded in humility and respect, Emily is committed to recognizing each client’s unique strengths and goals. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, reading, and being with family and friends. Emily is honored to walk alongside young adults as they step confidently into adulthood and new opportunities.
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/emily-trippotd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilysbridge/