Thoughtful Guidance
Small Moments.
Big Changes.
A space for wellbeing and connection for children, teens and families, filled with practical ideas, creative activities and meaningful moments to help you feel calmer, more confident and connected.
Presence
mindfulness
resilience
Emotional regulation
Self-care
kindness
Steadiness
growth mindset
clarity
Does This Sound Familiar?
A different kind of
wellbeing space.
- We don’t believe children and teenagers need to be “fixed”.
- They need opportunities to understand themselves & ask questions.
- They need to express what they’re feeling, to make mistakes and to correct them.
- They need to be curious, discover their strength and take time to create and know how to pause.
What We Build Together
A calmer, steadier rhythm — one that makes rest feel possible instead of performative, and allows you to slow down without guilt. Clear boundaries and softer self-expectations, so your energy stops leaking into things that don’t matter, and stays with what truly supports you.
A way of working and resting that truly supports you — not just for the next deadline, but for the long run. A steadier rhythm that helps you feel more balanced, focused, and at ease in your everyday life. Through simple, thoughtful practices, you’ll gently return to yourself — creating small daily rituals that bring steadiness to your days.
Ready to find what’s missing? Let’s talk it through.
Choose what helps you reconnect & recharge.
Different ages need different things. So we’ve created spaces designed around the experiences, challenges and possibilities that come with each stage of growing up.
Kids Ages 5-12
Learn. Imagine. Create. Grow.
Activities designed to make wellbeing feel natural, fun and engaging.
Explore kindness, confidence, emotions, friendship, creativity, growth mindset and simple ways to understand yourself and the world around you.
Nature Connections
Look. Listen. Notice. Wonder.
Discover simple ways to reconnect with nature and the world around you.
Teens Ages 13-18
A space that doesn’t talk down to you.
Growing up can be complicated.
School pressure. Friendships. Confidence. Identity. Big feelings. Social media. Expectations. Figuring out who you are and where you’re heading.
Journal Prompts
For a specific chapter — a decision, a transition, a season of noise.
Families
More meaningful conversations.
You don’t need a perfect family day but just ten good minutes together.
Simple activities, conversation starters and shared experiences designed to help families slow down, talk, laugh, create and reconnect.
Men’s Wellbeing
A longer container for lasting change — patterns, meaning, and steady integration.
Not sure where to start? Let’s find your fit. Book a free call
Your Coach
Hi, I’m Maren Alden. I help people build lives that feel good.
Over the last decade I’ve worked one-to-one with founders, creatives and quiet professionals who want more than success on paper. My approach blends positive psychology, somatic practice, and honest conversation — no scripts, no cohorts.
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Psychology
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1:1 Coaching
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Mindful Presence
Featured In
The Quiet Review
Still Magazine
Bloom Daily
In Practice
Quiet work, measurable
calm.
★★★★★
4.9/5 Reviews
92%
of clients continue past the first
month
10+
years of private practice, quietly
held
240+
one-to-one engagements since
2015
18
countries represented in current practice
Process
A gentle, four-part rhythm.
Every engagement moves through the same quiet arc, adapted to whoever is in front of me and whatever the season asks for.
01
Arrive
A first conversation, no forms or intake. We meet as people first.
02
Notice
We map what’s true — quietly, without judgement, one thread at a time.
03
Practice
Small experiments between sessions. Nothing performative, only honest.
04
Integrate
The changes settle into the ordinary shape of your week.
Programs
More ways to explore.
Each program is shaped for a different age, need or season — a beginning, a turning point, or a deeper chapter. Choose the one that fits where you actually are.
4 weekS – WEEKLY
For Parents
You don’t have to have all the answers.
Sometimes children don’t need another lecture. They need someone to sit beside them. Recharge Moments gives parents simple, practical ways to encourage emotional awareness, start conversations, build confidence and create connection without making every moment feel like a serious discussion.
6 weekS – WEEKLY
For School & Youth Services
Small moments can become powerful practice.
Designed to be approachable, practical and easy to use in everyday settings, Recharge Moments resources can support educators, youth workers and community organisations with practical activities around emotional regulation, building connection, confidence and self-reflection.
3 MONTHS – WEEKLY
Our Resource Library
Something to hold. Something to keep.
Our growing collection of printable resources, journals, activity packs and physical experiences is designed to bring wellbeing into the real world.
Not sure where to start? Let’s find your calm. Book a free call
Start with just one
When you only have five minutes.
You don’t need to wait for the perfect moment to look after yourself. Just try one:
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Take one slow breath.
The free call is a conversation, not a sales pitch.
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Notice five things around you.
Life doesn’t move in straight lines, so we adjust.
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Step outside in nature.
Every insight or shift stays yours, one season or several.
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Find one small thing that made you smile today.
Step away without needing to justify it.
“This isn’t about holding on to clients. It’s about giving people room to actually feel better.”
Questions
A few honest answers.
Is coaching the same as therapy?
No. We work with the present and the possible. If deeper clinical work is needed, I’ll say so and help you find the right person.
How do sessions happen?
By video, from wherever you are. Occasionally in person in Lisbon by arrangement.
What if I’m not sure I need this?
That’s what the first conversation is for. It’s complimentary and honest — no pressure to continue.
How do you handle privacy?
Everything shared stays between us. Notes are minimal and never shared with third parties.
When will I start seeing results?
Most clients notice a shift within three to four sessions — clearer perspective, better boundaries, more decisive action.
Before you go
Take a recharge moment.
Put everything down for ten seconds.
Look around.
Notice one thing you can see. Notice one thing you can hear.
Notice one thing you can feel.
Take one slow breath. You don’t have to do anything else.
Just be here for a moment.
That’s your Recharge Moment.
Recharge Mail
Something meaningful in the mailbox.
What if wellbeing didn’t always arrive as an app notification? What if it arrived in an envelope? Recharge Mail is our screen-free experience for children and teens, filled with stories, creative activities, challenges, puzzles, reflection prompts and little surprises designed to encourage curiosity, confidence and connection.