Rob Owen
Coach for dads of teenage boys and for teen boys
| Hourly rate range | $60 to $100 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Parents, Teens and Men |
| Also coaches | Life coach and ADHD coach |
| Credentials | BA; MA |
Rob Owen is a relationship and life coach who helps dads reconnect with their teenage sons. He also works directly with tween and teenage boys. Rob has spent 25 years working with neurotypical and neurodiverse teens as an educator, school founder, author, and mentor. He founded a nonprofit middle school and wrote two books. His methods draw on martial arts, Zen practice, mindful movement, and somatic awareness. He is not a therapist.
What Rob helps with
Rob works on the communication gaps, lack of motivation, and constant conflict that many dads face with teenage sons. He also gives boys a space to understand themselves.
- Reconnecting with a teenage son who pulls away
- Constant conflict between dads and teenage boys
- Setting healthy boundaries with a teen
- Preparing a son for adulthood
- Handling your own reactions when a conversation goes sideways
- Helping boys understand what they feel and what matters to them
- Support for neurodiverse teenage boys
Who Rob works with
Rob works with dads who struggle to reach their teenage sons. He also works directly with tween and teenage boys, including neurotypical and neurodiverse teens. Sometimes he starts with the dad, and sometimes he starts with the son. Families can begin wherever they are right now.
How Rob works
Rob slows things down with dads. He looks at what happens between father and son, and also at what happens inside the dad when a conversation shuts down. With boys, he offers a place outside the family where they do not have to perform or have the right answer. His methods draw on mindful movement and somatic awareness.
Background and qualifications
Rob Owen holds a BA and an MA. He has spent 25 years working with neurotypical and neurodiverse teenagers as an educator, school founder, author, and mentor. He founded a nonprofit middle school and wrote two books. He also brings decades of martial arts and Zen practice to his coaching. He is a father to teenage sons and is not a therapist.
Rob Owen pricing
Programs and services
- Coaching for dads
- One-on-one coaching for tween and teenage boys
- Free consultation
Rob Owen reviews
The CoachVouch take
Rob combines 25 years as an educator and school founder with martial arts, Zen practice, and somatic awareness to coach dads and teen boys.
Best for dads who feel shut out by a teenage son and want a calmer way to reconnect.
Common questions
How much does Rob Owen charge?
Coaching with Rob runs $60 to $100 an hour. Message Rob from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rob Owen help with?
Rob Owen helps with reconnecting with a teenage son who pulls away, constant conflict between dads and teenage boys, setting healthy boundaries with a teen and preparing a son for adulthood.
Is Rob Owen certified?
Rob Owen lists: BA; MA.
Does Rob Owen work directly with teenage boys?
Yes. Rob works with tween and teenage boys as well as their dads. Sometimes starting with the son is the better first step.
How do I contact Rob Owen?
Send Rob a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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