WELLNESS COACHING

Yes, absolutely, if movement/fitness is one of your desired goals to achieve. I am also a certified Personal Trainer, so it is within my scope of practice to do both. Learn about my Personal Training HERE.

If a person needs to look into the past to process, integrate and heal, then therapy is a wonderful, supportive option. Coaching is for a person who is ready to look forward and make changes.

A client is able to work with both a therapist and coach if their therapist is comfortable with that. My focus, as a coach, would be offering support for lifestyle changes in the present.

The training I received through the Mayo Clinic was extensive, where I learned research-based behavior techniques to best support a client’s desire to make changes. I was taught to “coach the person and not the problem”, to see the person sitting across from me and not just focus on what’s wrong. I actively listen to what the client says and that becomes the launching point for conversation which leads to change and progress. I also continue extensive research and stay up-to-date on behavioral science, positive psychology and motivational interviewing.

If we work together over a period of time, we come up with a Setback Plan early on. Progress is non-linear and let’s face it, at times, a challenge to maintain. We are humans, with stressors and inconsistencies in our lives. There is no judgement on my end, which is why we plan for setbacks ahead of time.

Having support from friends and family is important for our success. Since I am not in your inner circle, I offer an unbiased approach. With that comes the ability to clarify your goals and to provide structure and accountability.

In a word, no. You are a wonderfully multifaceted individual and deep down you know what is best for you and your life. Sometimes our hopes and dreams get covered up with “shoulds” and we lose our way. Sometimes we lack the motivation or are just tired of “failing” at something yet again. My role as a coach is to help guide you, in a collaborative, non-judgmental, conversational approach to help you make the discoveries. You are in the driver’s seat. I am here to “hold space” compassionately and to actively listen to you. We together set goals and intentions to move you in the direction of the life you want to live.

Each client is wonderful and uniquely different. Some topics that have come up have been chronic illnesses/conditions, frustration around not practicing an instrument, lack of motivation in an exercise routine, not enough sleep, life going in a different direction than predicted, grief of not having a graduation ceremony, and sadness over missing milestone events due to the pandemic.

I continue to seek out mentors, coaches and classes/workshops to support my own growth and “raise my own ceiling” of personal development. I am a “work-in-progress” too.