A Steady Hand for the
Educational Journey Ahead
Highly tailored, concierge-style support for young adults and caregivers navigating test anxiety, college admissions, high school and college academics, executive functioning challenges, leaves of absence and other decisions that shape the educational path ahead.
Guides on the educational journey
Educational journeys can bring joy, growth, and unexpected personal or academic challenges. That is where The Haven Group comes in: helping students and caregivers navigate complex systems, weigh timely decisions, identify support needs, and build the skills necessary to move forward with steadier confidence.
Our StorySupport Across the Educational Journey
From high school planning to college navigation and executive function coaching, support is tailored around each student's needs and context.
High School
Academic guidance, transition planning, resource-needs clarification, test anxiety and sports performance support, and trusted referrals as students prepare for the college admissions process.
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Guidance on accessing campus resources, self-advocacy, leaves of absence, return-to-school decisions, test anxiety and sports performance support, and planning for life after graduation.
Learn moreExecutive Function Coaching
Compassionate coaching that builds the behind-the-scenes skills students need to organize their days, reduce overwhelm, study more efficiently, and bridge the gap between potential and performance.
Learn morePractical Guidance in a Focused Format
Haven Group webinars offer clear, compassionate and concrete guidance for students and/or their caregivers navigating test anxiety, sports performance, college admissions, pauses and transitions in the educational journey, and executive function challenges.
View Upcoming WebinarsMeet the People Behind the Support
Shannon Farrand-Bernardin
Founder & Director
Shannon helps students and caregivers navigate experiences of testing anxiety, address changes in sports performance, prepare for college, access appropriate resources in college systems, and plan for leaves of absence and returns to school.
Lisa Jaffe
Educational Consultant & Executive Function Coach
Lisa brings practical strategy and a warm, person-centered approach to executive function coaching, educational planning, and addressing complex educational transitions for students and their caregivers.
The First Step Is a Conversation
Tell us where your student is on the journey. We will help you clarify support needs, think through the right resources, and decide on thoughtful next steps.
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