Tools of the Mind

Resources for mindful focus and courage

Recommended Reading

Reading Is Fundamental: Social Emotional Learning Collection

A great list of children’s books to build character and help kids tackle tough emotions, filterable by age and topic.

Recommended Technology

Touchpoint Wristband for Focus

These awesome patented wristbands are scientifically proven to help kids reduce stress and improve focus and sleep.

Life Empowerment Coaching

While we’ve experienced first hand the scientifically proven benefits of faith and quieting the mind to visualize positive outcomes, we know the journey to become a Giant can have some rough Baby Steps along the way. You don’t have five kids without some hard days!


That’s why Team GTBS has combined our personal and professional experience to offer life empowerment coaching to children and families. These informal sessions will help identify solutions to overcome patterns that drive us to either survive through the days without really enjoying the moments or to make impulsive decisions that put our Giant dreams at risk.


Our child or family life empowerment coaching can be as few as one or as many as several sessions to understand your unique situation and provide tools to support realistic, sustainable Baby Steps to overcome obstacles to being your best.

Our Coach

James Villepigue

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James graduated as a certified life empowerment coach from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC) with specializations in goal achievement and potential development processes. He’s especially adept at working with the competing priorities that come with entrepreneurship or large families. Learn more about his personal and professional experience here.

Rahz Slaughter

Rahz Slaughter

As a motivational speaker, Rhaz has spent years helping children and teens improve their mindsets and take charge of their lives. He enjoys shaping and motivating the mindsets of youth, particularly those who are “at-risk” or have difficult life circumstances by teaching them how to develop skills to change negative mindsets with determination, discipline, and hard work. 

Daphne Wertz

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With a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Master’s work in Human Services and years of experience as a social worker, Daphne loves helping people find practical resources and draw on inner strengths to navigate life’s difficulties. She has extra training in conflict and trauma resolution and experience working with complex custody situations, including foster and adoptive families.

James Villepigue

James graduated as a certified life empowerment coach from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC) with specializations in goal achievement and potential development processes. He’s especially adept at working with the competing priorities that come with entrepreneurship or large families. Learn more about his personal and professional experience here.

BABY STEP TO A BETTER LIFE!

We’re here to help you, your child or your family take those first Baby Steps toward overcoming whatever Giant obstacle you’re facing or achieving whatever Giant outcome you’re seeking!