Digital Detox Works

04/11/2024

Only 5 Spots remain! ⏰🚨😮 -

Have you heard about the new bestseller by Jonathan Haidt titled, The Anxious Generation? Haidt explores how the ‘great rewiring of childhood’ compounded by ‘over-coddling’ teenagers is causing an epidemic of mental illness.

07/18/2023

Peace Path!

05/19/2023

PLEASE READ CAITLIN'S IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

📣Important Announcement From Caitlin:

I am delighted to announce that in the fall of 2023, I will be transitioning to an innovative Academic Parent Coaching role. In collaboration with Melissa Mayes, Executive Director, and Lindsay Smith, CEO & Founder of the Teen Therapy Center of Silicon Valley, we are co-creating a new and exciting position to capitalize on my 30 years of experience in education and coaching teens and families.

As the first ever Academic Parent Coach on the Teen Therapy Center team, I have a unique opportunity to expand the parent coaching services that were consistently a strong foundation of Academic Coaching Works to the extensive network of families at Teen Therapy Center and beyond.

In light of this shift, I am closing the Academic Coaching Works Center in June at the end of this school year. This is a decision I did not take lightly. The Center, located in Downtown Campbell, has supported teens, college students, and their families for the past 15 years. I am beyond proud of this accomplishment.

A gift that comes from this transition is that I will work remotely for Teen Therapy Center from my home in Maine. My beloved partner Chase and my two dogs Lucy and Luke can’t wait to have me home with them. Of course, I will travel to Silicon Valley often to stay connected with family, friends and my professional community.

With immense GRATITUDE, I send a big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the Academic Coaching Works Center over the years, including the ACW Staff who have always been a HUGE part of The Center’s success.

Moving forward you will always be able to keep in touch with me at:
408-205-5838 or caitlin@academiccoachingworks.com

I can’t wait to connect with you in my new role as Academic Parent Coach for Teen Therapy Center. Stay tuned for communication from Teen Therapy Center later this summer on how to work with me in the fall of 2023.

Wishing you a restorative summer!

Love,
Caitlin Marie Hoffman
Founder & CEO

02/16/2023

Announcement: The 2023 Unplugged Retreat is shifted to July 2024. Caitlin & Chase are excited and working on their property to give the Unplugged Crew of 2024 an extraordinary Digital Detox Experience! www.digitaldetoxworks.com

10/02/2022

Did you know that the blueberry fields in Maine change a vibrant color every fall? Yes, Maine is known for spectacular fall foliage but Maine is also known for blueberries AND fall is the time to see blueberry fields shock with color!

09/28/2022

Revolutionary and very informational Ted Talk about Tech Addiction. A MUST WATCH for all adults. Can you believe the example of the Dutch design firm with the desks that lift in the air? OR the German car company with the 'deleted emails' approach? What are your cues to stop technology use and engage with real life?

09/25/2022

Why is a DIGITAL DETOX essential? A digital detox is essential to the well-being of both adults and children. Putting down the device can mean improved mental health, better sleep, healthier work/life balance, and decreasing social comparison, the stress of fitting in and preoccupation of validation from peers. More info on Summer 2023 Unplugged Retreat coming SOON!

09/23/2022

Fall 2022 is upon us
walked along Gin Cove Road and picked some apples.
There are so many apple trees in Down East this time of year.
Some apple trees are just old trees on the side of the road.
Old trees
Left long ago
I made apple sauce
I put the apple sauce down as a base on the tarte dough
Placed sliced apples on top
Unsalted butter
Cinnamon
Brown sugar
A sprinkle of high Bush blueberries
Pop into 400 degree oven
And Voila!
It was a NO TECH adventure
Unplugged is FUN

09/21/2022

How is your stress level this week? Are you running on fumes? Here is an easy to remember exercise for face relaxation. Consider setting an alarm on your phone that is a 'step away from technology time'. An exercise like this can really help with stress.

09/18/2022

How are you resting and rebooting on this Sunday?

09/14/2022

Caitlin is on a very brief trip to Maine. Here are some photo updates. Just looking at the wildflowers, apples and scenery puts the nervous system at ease. Caitlin was able to arrive in Maine just in time for the Eastport Pirate Festival and wear her new custom pirate tricorn hat. Every time Caitlin heads back to Maine she is thinking of new, innovative and creative ways to enhance the Digital Detox summer retreat experience which is coming up THIS summer 2023!