Onward Rising

Onward Rising Helping young people who need a different approach build confidence, independence, and lifelong executive functioning skills. C.O.R.E.

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Coaching • Systems • Community
Building the skills to move Onward. Onward Rising is an educational services company built on the understanding that all people are capable of learning and autonomy. By offering a range of services, we aim to craft programs for individuals and groups that support their development and guide their ultimate success.

08/21/2026

For parents of neurodivergent teens, one thing becomes clear early on: growth isn’t linear. 🌱

There will be ups and downs. Real, lasting progress doesn't happen in isolation it happens when students feel seen, supported, and connected. Recovery from a setback is always faster when you aren't doing it alone.

✨ At Onward Rising, we meet students right where they are. We don’t just teach executive functioning systems; we provide a small-group environment where young adults move from stuck to confident, together.

Why the Group Model Works:

💬 Normalizing the Struggle
Seeing peers face the exact same invisible hurdles removes shame. It creates a safe space where students actually feel ready to try.

🎯 Shared Accountability
Encouragement from peers often bridges the gap where parent reminders fall short.

⚡ Peer Momentum
Daily virtual Office Hours offer a body-doubling space that transforms knowing what to do into actually doing it.

In our 12-week CORE Confidence Program, we partner with your teen to help them find their footing, build practical skills, and gain true independence.

Is your teen ready to engage with an approach designed around their unique strengths?

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our upcoming cohorts and how we partner with families.









08/21/2026

What happens when the structure of school ends and adulthood begins?

This week on JP Live, Jason welcomes Rachel Brooks and her 19-year-old son, Henry, for a conversation about one of the biggest transitions young people face: building greater independence and figuring out what comes next.

Henry will share some of what he's navigating right now, from creating routines and managing distractions to following through on the goals he's setting for himself.

Rachel brings another important perspective: what this transition looks like for a parent learning when to support, when to step back, and how that relationship changes as a young person moves into adulthood.

It's a conversation many families will recognize.

The transition after high school brings more freedom, fewer built-in structures, and a growing expectation that young adults will manage their own time, responsibilities, decisions, and direction. Those skills don't suddenly appear at graduation. They continue to develop through experience, practice, support, and the opportunity to figure out what works.

This conversation also comes as Onward Rising prepares to launch CORE Ascend, created specifically for emerging adults ages 19–24 who are ready for greater independence and want support building the skills and systems to get there.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about the transition into adulthood, the changing role of parents, and how we can better support young adults as they begin building lives of their own.

HOST: Jason Pergament (.pergament)
GUESTS: Rachel Brooks & Henry Brooks
TIME: 8:00 PM EDT

Confidence. Independence. Purpose.

What does it take to take the next step into adulthood?Tonight on JP Live, Jason welcomes Rachel Brooks, mom to a 19-yea...
08/20/2026

What does it take to take the next step into adulthood?

Tonight on JP Live, Jason welcomes Rachel Brooks, mom to a 19-year-old navigating the transition from school into greater independence.

It’s a stage that brings a significant shift for the whole family.

The structure of school begins to fall away while expectations around work, routines, responsibilities, time, and decision-making increase. For young adults, it means learning how to create more of that structure for themselves. For parents, it can mean figuring out how and when their role needs to change.

Rachel will share her perspective on that transition, what greater independence looks like in real life, and what she is learning as her son begins building the routines and systems that work for him.

It’s also a timely conversation as Onward Rising prepares to launch CORE Ascend, created specifically for emerging adults ages 19–24 who are ready to build greater ownership over what comes next.

Because independence doesn’t arrive at graduation. It develops through experience, practice, support, and opportunities to take increasing ownership.

Join us tonight for a conversation about emerging adulthood, the changing role of parents, and supporting young adults as they begin building lives of their own.

HOST: Jason Pergament
GUEST: Rachel Brooks
TIME: Tonight, 8:00 PM EDT
WHERE: Streaming Live







What does it take to take the next step into adulthood?Tonight on JP Live, Jason welcomes Rachel Brooks, mom to a 19-yea...
08/18/2026

What does it take to take the next step into adulthood?

Tonight on JP Live, Jason welcomes Rachel Brooks, mom to a 19-year-old navigating the transition from school into greater independence.

It’s a stage that brings a significant shift for the whole family.

The structure of school begins to fall away while expectations around work, routines, responsibilities, time, and decision-making increase. For young adults, it means learning how to create more of that structure for themselves. For parents, it can mean figuring out how and when their role needs to change.

Rachel will share her perspective on that transition, what greater independence looks like in real life, and what she is learning as her son begins building the routines and systems that work for him.

It’s also a timely conversation as Onward Rising prepares to launch CORE Ascend, created specifically for emerging adults ages 19–24 who are ready to build greater ownership over what comes next.

Because independence doesn’t arrive at graduation. It develops through experience, practice, support, and opportunities to take increasing ownership.

Join us tonight for a conversation about emerging adulthood, the changing role of parents, and supporting young adults as they begin building lives of their own.

HOST: Jason Pergament
GUEST: Rachel Brooks
TIME: THURSDAY, 8:00 PM EDT
WHERE: Streaming Live







Sometimes, the biggest changes start with a little momentum.When this student joined CORE Confidence, his family had alr...
08/16/2026

Sometimes, the biggest changes start with a little momentum.

When this student joined CORE Confidence, his family had already tried many different approaches to support his ADHD and anxiety. After graduating high school, he was struggling to find direction and take the next steps toward independence.

Then he started CORE Confidence.

His mom shared:

"He started doing his chores without being told, then started doing chores we never asked him to do around the house. He was consistent and confident and happier than usual."

Then came the changes that seemed almost impossible just a short time before.

Within a month, he had earned his driver's license, found a job, and moved into his own place.

Today, he works full-time, pays his bills, and is building a life of his own.

The part that means the most?

"Transformational is literally the word for this program."

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your son's journey.

We're so proud of the progress he's made and excited to see where he goes next.










08/15/2026

For parents of neurodivergent teens, one thing becomes clear early on: growth isn’t linear. 🌱

There will be ups and downs. Real, lasting progress doesn't happen in isolation it happens when students feel seen, supported, and connected. Recovery from a setback is always faster when you aren't doing it alone.

✨ At Onward Rising, we meet students right where they are. We don’t just teach executive functioning systems; we provide a small-group environment where young adults move from stuck to confident, together.

Why the Group Model Works

💬 Normalizing the Struggle
Seeing peers face the exact same invisible hurdles removes shame. It creates a safe space where students actually feel ready to try.

🎯 Shared Accountability
Encouragement from peers often bridges the gap where parent reminders fall short.

⚡ Peer Momentum
Daily virtual Office Hours offer a body-doubling space that transforms knowing what to do into actually doing it.

In our 12-week CORE Confidence Program, we partner with your teen to help them find their footing, build practical skills, and gain true independence.

Is your teen ready to engage with an approach designed around their unique strengths?

👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more about our upcoming cohorts and how we partner with families.









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