Holistic Development Center

Career coach · Wakefield, RI · in person and virtual

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"HDC provides a comfortable place in which adolescents and adults can receive the specialized support they need for personal growth." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Virtual Social Groups for Young Adults
young adults with similar goals, interests, and abilities		 social skills · relationship building · executive functioning · employment · increasing independence on request
Social Outings
young adults		 community social outings · practice social and communication skills · activities like escape rooms, laser tag, dinner, mini golf, hiking, kickball, bowling on request
Exercise Group
young adults		 small groups (3-4 people) · varied physical activities like basketball, soccer, hiking, exercise circuits on request
Individual and Family Support Therapy Services
individuals and families		 psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, inattention, relationship problems, career struggles, grief, and other issues · safe place for understanding and coping on request
Other Individualized Support Services
individuals with developmental disabilities		 health and wellness · public transportation training · physical fitness · personal hygiene · sexual health & education on request
Job Club (4 week course)
individuals seeking employment support		 4 weeks · importance of retaining employment · experience, education, and skills for job seeking · personal strengths and weaknesses related to workplace skills · workplace social skills · finding and retaining employment for growth and goal achievement on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynoyesyesnonono
Career direction and changenoyesyesnonono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Getting Ready: pre-employment training, discovering interests and career goals, social groups to practice workplace behaviors, strength and support-needs assessments · Trying Real Jobs: community work experiences, learning job fit · Finding a Job: resume building, interview practice, connecting with employers, support during hiring and onboarding · Keeping the Job: one-to-one job coaching, ongoing support, help building independence at work
Before coaching
staff psychologist, special education day school; special education teacher (10 years); medical field nurse, medical field (20 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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