Pathways to Personal Peace

During our initial coaching session, I learned even more about Heather — she’s highly proactive when it comes to her well-being. Heather engages in physical activities such as Qigong and Tai Chi to reduce and manage her stress. She also includes daily prayer, breathing exercises, consuming a balanced diet, and staying well hydrated as part of her stress management.

Sleep on the other hand, is an area for improvement. Heather noted inconsistent sleeping patterns are a major concern; waking in the middle of the night, unable to fall back to sleep. Although she had seen a sleep specialist three years prior, she did not complete the recommended diagnostic test. 

Our session also entailed unpacking the vision Heather has for herself, an individual who feels disenfranchised in areas of life where the least amount of friction is wanted.

That vision is to draw upon the consistency of our coaching sessions and her mental health therapy to care for herself in a way that manages to “weather the storms of life.” All in all, Heather’s main focus at this point is to reduce anxiety and stress.

Given what I learned about Heather and keeping her main focus in mind, at the closing of our session, I assigned a homework assignment designed to explore potential pathways between what she envisions for herself and the actions she wants to take:

Pathway 1

To develop a list of three to five possible responses to draw from when she finds herself in a stressful situation. For example, when a resident in her community thinks she’s housekeeping, how might she choose to respond? Or when she’s having a stressful situation with a colleague, what might be her supportive chosen response?

Pathway 2

Determine what she needs to feel to have a sense of belonging or peace. What does belonging look like, feel like to her?

We have just scratched the surface. This is a new page in both our books, as each individual I work with is unique, with a unique set of challenges and perspectives. 

As Heather embarks on her coaching journey, there will be new revelations and “homework” exercises designed to help her discover insights to weather the storms while caring for herself, in any situation. And I’m looking forward to sharing it with you all. 

Stay tuned.

At BETA Coaching & Consulting, we partner with clients to co–create ecosystems of well–being that help the individual’s and the organization’s purposes be in harmony with one another. We believe that well–being is not achieved alone; it is an interconnected societal web where we strive to thrive.

Ready to begin your well-being journey?

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise indicated, all the names in writing above are fictitious to protect the individuals’ privacy. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Possibilities Within Aging

Antonio Case Study (reposted with a refresh)

The aging process is a very individual process; one of many conclusions Antonio reached during our coaching sessions. 

Antonio, a retiree in his mid-60s, faced the next stage of life — from what to do and how to fill the hours in his day to the entirety of the aging process. With all his free time, he pondered what was important to him. 

As he put it, “Self was not the highest priority over the last 25 years, as work and family dominated daily life”.  

After referring to the wellness program offered by his health organization, wellness coaching piqued his interest. Seeking to find his personal happiness and a new balance of his daily time, coaching seemed to be the answer; to have someone to discuss a range of topics, inclusive of body, mind, and spirit. 

Our initial coaching session consisted of inquiring about Antonio’s current lifestyle habits, emotional well-being, and health history to get a sense of what was most important to him in regard to a coaching relationship. 

With the stated vision of ‘a greater quality of life into the 60s – 70s and beyond’, our sessions began with a discussion around ageism vs aging; Antonio leaned more into aging.

According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO): aging at the biological level, results from the impact of the accumulation of a variety of molecular and cellular damage over time, leading to a gradual decrease in physical and mental capacity, a growing risk of disease and ultimately death. 

This definition guided following sessions, as it was used as an opportunity for Antonio to look inward to define his personal journey. We discussed his observations of other 60 – 70 year olds, his 20-year old sons, and his in-laws who are in their 80s. 

His obvious takeaway was the carefree lifestyle of a 20-year old. They are trying to define their lifestyle between their work life, social life, and their personal journey. When age 65 comes around, the reality of time and aging sets in; an age when the question of, “what is important in my daily life?” looms. 

Acknowledging the huge gaps and life stages in between those ages, Antonio came to the realization that there is no roadmap. One should celebrate each day and work towards what makes that day fulfilling. 

Keeping in mind his realization, our discussions were positioned around Antonio’s well-being and what he desired for his aging process, which consisted of:

  • Physical well-being (weight management, hydration, balanced nutrition, exercise and pain management)
  • Emotional well-being/intellectual stimulation (volunteerism and team-building activities)
  • Soulful relationships (time with family, specifically his sons)

Understanding that his health would naturally change, year over year, Antonio was open and willing to embrace behavioral changes, resulting in him actively increasing his daily water intake, exploring bodywork therapies (ie. a mix of physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, and acupuncture) to manage/alleviate pain, and daily stretching and exercising.

Through deeper discussions and guided questions, I discovered emotional well-being for Antonio was in the space of mental acuity and the ways in which he could bring his professional acumen to his community. 

As we explored many topics, he was most interested in starting a long-term initiative to promote multi-model trail paths to support cyclists and pedestrians of all ages and abilities – a desire to transform his community in a positive way.

Regarding his relationship with family, especially his sons, I challenged Antonio to refine his perspectives. I wanted to enable him to comfortably discuss with his sons the things shaping their values and lifestyles, based on today’s societal norms, without imposing his thoughts and opinions. I wanted Antonio to give himself the space to allow a greater appreciation for their changing maturation process, including his own. 

As our coaching sessions continued, Antonio remained consistent in making steps toward his desired behavioral changes; he would often report seeing results that said, “fuel his next steps”. 

At a specific point during our time together, he mentioned realizing that he was, in fact, maintaining the levels he established and if he kept pace, the coming years would be a success. 

Although every session is purely focused on my client, my time with Antonio was a reminder that we are all on the aging path, and we should be open to experience each day as it comes, knowing tomorrow we may not have the same opportunity. 

Finding Your Well-Being Cadence

Avery’s story — Part 2

Picking up where we left off in Part 1, the latter part of my assessment with Avery, we talked about the goals she wanted to achieve. 

One goal, very important to Avery, was not participating in the diet culture. Instead, she wanted to figure out a way to authentically focus on weight management. The focus would be to manage her weight by managing her time around work, in a way that allowed more movement, primarily outdoors when possible. Further, as a remote employee, Avery wanted to take advantage of being out and about in her community, which was a great launching point for her goals.

In our next session, we revisited her weight management goals in relation to her initial intent for coaching — to manage her hypertension and put into place behavioral strategies, in an organic way, which would be central to her agency. 

We discussed the notion of her weight management journey not being about deprivation. The focus would be to identify the benefits of certain foods, eat those specific foods, and create meals that would support her nutritional plan, while lowering her sodium intake. 

Making strides in her journey, Avery started to look at the bigger picture of managing her weight. She has implemented grocery delivery, in tandem with, experimenting with different recipes, prepping meals in advance, and charting out her physical activities and progress, making sure to note any variance in what she wants and what is happening. All of these activities will allow her to live in her power. 

Additionally, she has incorporated the use of Cardi Health, the cardiovascular health app, to give her support outside of our coaching sessions. 

Avery also shared how traveling outside the U.S. gave her the opportunity to integrate her well-being strategies in a new setting. She detailed taking stock of her hunger cues, her energy level, and ways to incorporate opportunities for movement as a contemplative and relaxation practice. 

While her travels seemed to go well, upon her return, Avery experienced a life-changing event; she had to find another apartment quickly. As if having to uproot her life was not stressful enough, during her search for a new place, she experienced racism in the process. The combined stressors resulted in her forgetting to eat in a way that supported her well-being objectives. 

As she communicated the happenings, I posed this question to Avery, 

How might you offer yourself grace in difficult situations, while staying the course of what is meaningful to you?” 

One strategy she came up with was to have food on-hand that would support her blood pressure management objective, to make sure that she had visual cues to engage in physical activity, and to drink water. At the same time, she would honor and acknowledge any feelings that emerged, without labeling them bad or good.

In a continued pursuit to craft a well-being vision for herself, Avery is encouraged to think about her baseline habits that can be maintained and drawn upon when she feels stressed, along with a sustained effort to healthfully navigate her hypertension diagnosis.

From my point of view, Avery is on the pathway of figuring out the cadence of how she cares for herself authentically, being in her own power. 

Thanks for taking time to follow Avery’s story and be sure to stay tuned as I share more client stories.

At BETA Coaching & Consulting, we partner with clients to co–create ecosystems of well–being that help the individual’s and the organization’s purposes be in harmony with one another. We believe that well–being is not achieved alone; it is an interconnected societal web where we strive to thrive.

Ready to begin your well-being journey?

An Aerial View

Celia Part 1:

Whether having uncompromised mobility, being at an ideal weight or simply feeling good, in general, most people strive to maintain good health. And Celia is no different. 

A 51-year-old married female, Celia entered coaching wanting to explore the adoption of healthy eating as part of a healthy lifestyle. Simply put, she wanted to feel better. In our initial assessments, space was offered for her to articulate a well-being vision; it was a way for me to discover what’s most meaningful for Celia. 

Further, this approach allows me to get an aerial view of the individual: medical history, lifestyle habits, social and emotional well-being, and what it is they do of interest that allows them to bring joy into their lives.

In our initial session, Celia shared her hospitalization experience, which resulted in a diagnosis of novel seizures, an effect of COVID-19. She also mentioned proactively working with her primary care physician, as well as a neurologist, regarding her overall health and the seizures. As she entered coaching, Celia’s symptoms had not yet stabilized, and she was also dealing with indicators associated with long-term COVID-19. Additionally, she was on light duty, as her job is very physically demanding.

We discussed some of the things that were impacting her health and what she wished for herself. It was clear the physicality of her work did not always allow her to engage in what is considered traditional physical activity – going to the gym or recreational activities like pickleball. Although she valued walking as one of her forms of movement, her health made it difficult at times.

She indicated her stress was somewhat intense, which could possibly be related to her health and managing her medical condition. Given the situation she was facing, making sure she had the energy to consistently perform at work and engage in her life, was a real priority for participating in the coaching process. 

As Celia continued opening up, I learned that her medical condition was impacting her emotional well-being, at times resulting in her feeling “the blues”. However, she indicated finding solace in her support system – her husband, parents, and neighbors. She also found joy in taking care of her plants, going country skiing, and hiking as ways to manage her emotional well-being.  

She came into the coaching process already doing many things well for herself. With that foundation, her vision was to, “adopt a healthy lifestyle where she was at a healthy weight, had energy, and was contributing to her family and community, while enjoying work”. 

We spent a considerable amount of time talking about how she would fuel her body and take inventory of her energy level, while engaging in activities that would positively impact her emotional and physical being. 

We’ll cover the rest of Celia’s story in Part 2.

At BETA Coaching & Consulting, we partner with clients to co–create ecosystems of well–being that help the individual’s and the organization’s purposes be in harmony with one another. We believe that well–being is not achieved alone; it is an interconnected societal web where we strive to thrive.

Ready to begin your well-being journey?

Imagining manifests what is possible

Coaching is an incremental process of unearthing what was declared as possible and seeing where the journey takes you. Following Karen’s shared insight, I asked,

What would it look like for you to trust yourself fully? To change the ending of the narrative, to live your best life, to know what love feels like on multiple levels – love of a friend, a romantic love, and love of self?”

She is still pondering this question.

Emphasizing the importance of Karen’s ongoing hard work to be her best self, she had to work through some discomfort as a result of an interaction with a church volunteer, who she perceived as overly zealous.

Whilst one-on-one therapy and group therapy sessions are Karen’s emotional and mental well-being exploration spaces, I am acutely sensitive that I am on the shorelines when someone brings their behavioral health and emotional well-being into the coaching session. Though I do not shy away from these occurrences, that is not my area of training or discipline.

With the support system Karen had in place, her openness, and my seeking permission to approach topics that might be activating, we developed the trust and rapport to dive in.

Feeling shame for not reciprocating the exchange and not wanting to be in a transactional relationship with the church volunteer, Karen continues to test out how much she would integrate and engage in the group. We explored what it is that supports her and what it would mean for her to have conversations to express her needs, while engaging with the individual to express what they heard her say; to gain clarification. This situation zeros in on ‘social engagement’, which is an area where Karen is testing out her boundaries.

Thus far, Karen has had many profound insights in the coaching process. At this stage of her life, she is exploring past wounds and finding safe places where she can experience what that means for her. She is really being vulnerable and digging deep into what it will take for her to manifest her well-being vision — “to be more comfortable with community interactions, while remaining sober.”

Additionally, she is forging relationships that she finds supportive. Most recently, Karen joined an interactive and engaging journaling group for women, where each woman writes what pieces of herself define them beyond their trauma. The journal group has been helpful with her social anxiety and has brought her closer to her coaching aspiration.

We are still in a coaching relationship, yet I wanted to share a few deep insights about Karen. As well, Karen’s journey is a great showcase of when one shows up for themselves in such an intimate and profound way, and unpacks what is going on, what can actually be revealed.

Thanks for taking time to follow Karen’s story and be on the lookout as I share more client stories.

At BETA Coaching & Consulting, we partner with clients to co–create ecosystems of well–being that help the individual’s and the organization’s purposes be in harmony with one another. We believe that well–being is not achieved alone; it is an interconnected societal web where we strive to thrive.

Ready to begin your well-being journey?

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise indicated, all the names in writing above are fictitious to protect the individuals’ privacy. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

A sense of Peace

This is a feeling everyone wants to experience — whether in our home life, the community we live in or work life, we all want to feel some level of acceptance. 

However, this is not the case for Heather, a 64-year-old African American female. Feeling rejected and disenfranchised in both her home and work communities, Heather reached out, curious about my coaching and consulting services.

This led to an hour conversation to answer her multi-layered questions about coaching and how it might help her cope with the stressors in her life.

Given Heather’s uncertainties regarding psychotherapy and coaching — if either would be beneficial — our conversation started with diving into the things most important to her and what she hoped to get out of working with a coach.  

Now let’s take a deep dive into what I learned…

Heather

Heather is a black female chaplain, in a male-dominated organization, experiencing pressures within her work environment. Another distressing aspect of her life was the 55-and-over community where she lives. As one of the only women of color in her community, she expressed not feeling a sense of connectedness.

Oftentimes other residents “mistake” her for a member of the housekeeping staff, or someone providing a service to the residence; an all too familiar occurrence for many people of color.

Listening intently to understand and gain insight into Heather’s specific needs, as well as determine how to best help her, I reiterated that my coaching services are not considered behavioral health coaching, although valued to understand the individual’s emotional and mental well-being. I also shared with her my coaching approach:

I seek to understand what is most important to the individual by guiding sessions to unpack the root cause(s) of their challenge. I also help the individual address the discrepancy between what they envision for themselves and the impact of their actions, and how to make the connection between these new behaviors and practices as it relates to how they aspire to be their best self. 

After careful consideration, Heather opted into coaching; she also decided to work with a therapist, as well.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of Heather’s story, where we delve further into the pathways to help her cope with the stressors in her life.

At BETA Coaching & Consulting, we partner with clients to co–create ecosystems of well–being that help the individual’s and the organization’s purposes be in harmony with one another. We believe that well–being is not achieved alone; it is an interconnected societal web where we strive to thrive.

Ready to begin your well-being journey?

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise indicated, all the names in writing above are fictitious to protect the individuals’ privacy. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Craft a Possibility

Avery’s story — Part 1

A client’s well-being vision is like a lighthouse, their beacon. It is something they are moving towards, however, the pathway to the lighthouse is not linear. The beacon not only illuminates the path, it empowers them to stay the course. 

This is an analogy that comes to mind when thinking of Avery, a 33-year-old biracial female that entered coaching to explore lifestyle changes to manage her stage 1 hypertension diagnosis; she currently takes no medication and wants to maintain this. 

During my initial assessment call with Avery, I learned she recently graduated from grad school and is currently working as a counselor. Doing the work of a full-time plus part-time staff member, her work has started to bleed into her personal life. Along with incremental increases in work responsibilities, came an increase in her output of time and energy. 

This has led to Avery feeling burned out and stressed, while stripping her of time to engage in activities that supported her well-being.

As I continued the assessment, I gained an aerial view of Avery’s habits, interests, and hobbies, as well as how she managed the stressors in her life, her social support system, and ways she cares for herself. 

Avery disclosed her adoption of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet to help with blood pressure concerns. She also explained that her nutritional/eating approach was an intuitive one — not restricting calories or certain kinds of foods, yet focusing attention on her sodium intake. Combining cardio, weight training, and yoga three to five times per week, she was also very active. 

Regarding sleep, there was room for improvement. Being in the “helping” profession, on-call, and having blurred work boundaries, Avery has to respond to her clients’ needs, ready and prepared to address their concerns; getting insufficient sleep has been the result.

Although maintaining a very hectic work schedule, Avery has been able to find some balance by taking part in such activities as roller skating, listening to live music, socializing with friends, and going on walks. Learning this about her, I felt it was a great time to ask, 

What do you feel is possible for your well-being in the next six to eight months, and how would you craft a possibility statement?”

Feeling unprepared to provide a definitive possibility statement related to what she envisioned for herself, she mentioned words and phrases like “authentically being me,” “self-agency,” “controlling my own narrative,” and “being in my own power.” All of which felt very present for her.

Because Avery was unable to articulate a vision, we paused and I invited her to consider the words and phrases she used and allow them to germinate between our sessions. And the next time we spoke, we would examine anything that came forth as a vision.  

Now, remember the analogy?

Avery’s “lighthouse” is her well-being vision. While she is moving towards it, the path has a few bumps and curves, impacting her ability to go straight to it. The good thing is, the light shining from the lighthouse is enabling her to see that something important lies ahead — where her vision becomes clear, therefore enabling it to come into fruition.   

After addressing her vision, the assessment shifted to us discussing her goals and what she wanted to achieve, which will be covered in Part 2 of Avery’s story, along with a life-changing event that pushed Avery to think deeper about her well-being goals.

Imagining Manifests What is Possible

As Chief Possibility Director and Founder of BETA Coaching & Consulting, I believe possibilities are inherently a part of the coaching conversation and overall journey. I consider possibilities as the sweet spot of seeing what might be possible beyond the why; beyond the conceptual and the thinking mind. 

And I invited Karen to drop into the possibility for her future and explore deeply what she would like to celebrate in six months as a result of working with a coach. 

Karen, a 53-year-old divorcee, recently moved to a new community. Through my assessment, I learned it was Karen’s first time living alone. She entered the coaching process to explore what it might mean for her to be more comfortable in her new environment, while continuing her sobriety journey. I also learned sleep was an issue, and she felt decreasing her weight would benefit her overall well-being.

Coming to coaching with clarity, transparency, and vulnerability, in our first session Karen spoke candidly and intimately about her three years of sobriety, substance use, complex PTSD, and social anxiety. To manage her anxiety and stress, Karen incorporated breathing techniques, meditation, and art therapy into her lifestyle.

In terms of a first step towards being more at ease in her community, while working towards better sleep hygiene and weight management, one thing top of mind for Karen was to devise a plan to explore her new neighborhood. 

These explorations would consist of walking short distances that felt safe, say a five minute walk to the post office, and ensuring to make eye contact with at least one stranger. This would allow her to slowly adapt to the surroundings, as well as manage her feelings of social anxiety. Karen bravely embraced both with an open mind. 

As our sessions proceeded, we unpacked how she would create a new space for herself, as a newly divorced person, living on her own for the first time. 

Karen found a church and a women’s group that she wanted to participate in. Both venues offered opportunities to acclimate to her community, engage with others, and take part in rewarding engagements, such as offering meals to individuals who are unhoused or in a sobriety program. 

Through entering these engagements, at a rate and speed that she controlled, Karen remained extremely sensitive to what activates her PTSD and social anxiety responses. Moreover, she developed ways to engage with others — frequency, length of time, location, what she would say yes to — that would be supportive. Karen eased into these new testing grounds with curiosity, observing the wins and learning from what did not work well. 

Our continued sessions and discussions led to light being shone on the historical choices Karen identified as embedded in a lack of self-trust. In one of our sessions, she had the insight, “If I’m able to trust myself, I could then connect better with others. And I could trust them.” Although a work in progress, Karen is gradually building the muscle to trust herself for better, more meaningful connections.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of Karen’s story, where we delve further into her insight and reveal additional steps, she’s taking toward giving her well-being vision more life. 

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At BETA Coaching & Consulting, we partner with clients to co–create ecosystems of well–being that help the individual’s and the organization’s purposes be in harmony with one another. We believe that well–being is not achieved alone; it is an interconnected societal web where we strive to thrive.

Ready to begin your well-being journey?

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Disclaimer: Unless otherwise indicated, all the names in writing above are fictitious to protect the individuals’ privacy. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

It is easy to be well in an environment that makes it easy

AnnaMay* sits at a desk for eight hours after a 45-minute commute. The work culture is such that there is a drawer of candies for snacking and often the management team brings in donuts as a treat for the staff. There is the social pressure to partake in these snacks because that is what the team does. Her 30-minute lunch break is when she frequently gets in a work-out, which means she is eating lunch at her desk. As a co-parent, after a long commute home, she is making dinner and doing household chores while engaging with her family. Then hit repeat four more times during the week.

As a role model for her stepdaughter, a partner, a daughter, and a sister, there are many hats that AnnaMay is wearing while negotiating the choices around how she cares for herself. She sought out coaching to shore up the behaviors that would consistently support her physical and emotional well-being. What is most meaningful to AnnaMay is putting into place practices that allow her to feel strong and healthy related to the focus areas of physical activity, nutritional intake, and meditation. 

To maximize getting three planned workouts, AnnaMay joined a health club at the hotel next to her office. Earmarking three-weekday lunch breaks as her workout time, AnnaMay has been successful in creating a healthy habit. She noted in a coaching session that an area for improvement is her nutrition. The temptation at home – after work and on the weekend – is strong. These times are less structured and eating to support her outcome is more challenging given the food preferences of her partner and stepdaughter. Not wanting to make two separate meals, she often concedes to her family’s choices. 

After several coaching sessions, AnnaMay approached her partner to discuss his support in managing family meals. During her team meeting, she introduced fruit as an alternative to donuts. Both requests were well received. Continuing to finetune her intake, AnnaMay is eating the way she likes. Although a meditation practice is being considered, AnnaMay, has made many positive strides to shore up behaviors that will consistently support her physical and emotional well-being.

 *pseudonym 

Commentary:

Does any of this sounds familiar? Juggling work, family, and the desire to care for oneself in a way that results in feeling well takes intention and flexibility.

Coaching is a change management effort that takes time because it is about changing beliefs, habits, and emotions. Well-being is an interconnected process. Companies that care about their employees are more likely to have employees who care about the company. It is a reciprocal process. We have a golden opportunity to curate inclusive well-being strategies, such as coaching to unleash the magic that will amplify employees’ well-being by providing them with opportunities to identify, engage, and take on well-being habits to live their best lives. 

Trusting the Transformational Field

In helping a client figure out how they wish to approach their inquiry, there is a period of joint discovery. Our engagement in the process is mutual and bidirectional, with the client and the coach trusting the transformational field of the relationship and acknowledgement that there are many unknowns.

Jocelyn* engaged in coaching because her employer encouraged her to do so. As the coach, I had two clients — Jocelyn and her employer. Accountable to both, I was sensitive to the fact that my primary role was to work with Jocelyn in determining what was most meaningful and a balance was struck.

As our sessions progressed, the primary reason for coaching led us to explore what was top of mind at each session. The concerns around Jocelyn’s health were prominent because she had a brain issue that impacted her sight as well as her work.

Jocelyn loves what she does for work, yet the stress of it was wearing her down to the point that she had an emotional outburst at work. Feeling embarrassed about it and not wanting to burden others there was a pinch of shame about crying in front of her manager and coworkers. Jocelyn shared in a session that being the only mixed-race staff and the resulting racial slights uttered by the elderly patients was very painful. Not having the support to process the hurt and frustration she was led to feelings of frustration, dismay, and stuckness that was at time suffocating. She loved her professions, but not the environment.

Jocelyn was working with a Black therapist when she lived in the city, but after moving two hours away she did not have a referral for a similar racially identified clinician. In our sessions, we strategized on how she might find new clinical support, which currently is an ongoing process.

While caring for herself and her patients, Jocelyn started to write down her feelings in a journal. Staying on track with some of her goals – being in touch with family that are out-of-state, resting, managing the neurological diagnosis – while navigating the ebbs and flows of life, she is moving toward caring for herself in a more compassionate way.

While I haven’t experienced every situation my clients face, I meet the client where they are and in an unguarded manner, we explore what is possible at that moment and how to transform that possibility into future moments. Frequently humbled by the ways in which clients vulnerably show up for the process, I appreciate the gifts offered in our sessions that often leads to noticeable transformations.
*Pseudonym for privacy