Degrees
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Master of Arts, Communication Sciences
My Expert Service
"Compassion is knowing your darkness well enough to sit in the dark with others – it is a relationship of equals, not a relationship between the helper and the helped.” ~Pema Chödrön. ******
We all need understanding and empathy in our lives to thrive. Empathic support is one of the services that I provide. I am here to listen without judgment, and offer honest support.******
I am also available for coaching. I specialize in interpersonal skills for all types of relationships, including skills for relating with one’s self. Key processes that I use are beneficial for both relationships and emotional well-being. My coaching offers tools for…More fulfilling relationships…Connecting more deeply with others and yourself...Understanding what is important to you…Transforming unpleasant emotions such as anger, depression, anxiety, and guilt...Understanding the actions of others…Healing of emotional pain…Greater self-worth and self-acceptance...Resolving internal and external conflicts...Communicating what matters to you in a way that is most likely to be heard...Being honest without triggering defensiveness...Handling criticism directed at you...An increase in positive emotions…Reduced stress…Improved focus and attention skills…Healthier eating habits and weight loss through “mindful eating”...Increased compassion and empathy…Experiencing more of what you want in your life. ******
If you are interested in learning “Compassionate Communication (CC)”, also known as “Nonviolent Communication (NVC)”, I am available for teaching. This is a communication model and worldview that has been used successfully around the world to help people to communicate more effectively, and to transform ways of thinking for deeper understanding and increased inner peace. I am available for teaching mindfulness as well. Research has demonstrated that mindfulness has many benefits for the mind and body. In addition to some of the benefits mentioned above, it has been shown to boost the immune system, and increase density of gray matter in brain regions linked to learning, memory, emotion regulation, and empathy.
Experience & Qualifications
I have over 20 years of experience as a communication professional. I have been practicing Compassionate Communication for several years. My training includes over 160 hours of training in CC. I have experience coaching a variety of applications, such as interpersonal skills for relationships, stress and anger management, improved self-esteem, parenting, spiritual growth, self-discovery, accomplishment of goals/needs, and business interactions. Personally and professionally, CC has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. In my personal use, and in my observation of others’ experience of this process, I have witnessed greater peace, enhanced empathy, and deeper connections in relationships. It is a passion of mine to share this process with others. I have been practicing aspects of mindfulness for several years and recently incorporated it more into my services.