"Everything in life is about relationships. I believe the connection with oneself is of utmost importance and the key to embracing life-changing communication in all relationships." ~ Josephine Sheppard

What is Trauma-informed Life Coaching?

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Trauma-informed Life Coaching is a coaching approach that acknowledges the potential impact of past trauma on a client's present life and goals, and uses that understanding to create a safer, more supportive, and empowering coaching experience. It involves a specialized approach to coaching that acknowledges the impact of trauma on individuals and empowers them to build resilience, achieve their goals, and live a more fulfilling life.

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What is Trauma-informed Natural Health Coaching?

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Trauma-informed natural health coaching is a coaching approach that acknowledges the potential impact of past trauma on a person's well-being and behavior, especially in the context of health and wellness goals. It's a way of working that prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment while helping individuals heal and build resilience. 

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Josephine's Coaching Approach:

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Josephine helps you to see what may be your internal resistance to a desired goal and aids in setting a goal, developing a person-centered plan of action, encouraging steps to achieve your goals for common life challenges related to stress, relationships, career, health & well-being, or personal and spiritual development areas.

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When working towards health and wellness goals, she acknowledges that life events can have an effect on the mind-body connection, which in turn, effects how we take steps towards health, and how to navigate those challenges with somatic awareness, developing a plan fitting to your personal needs.

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Modalities that may be utilized to support you on your journey are:

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Trauma-informed principles, grounding techniques, relaxation techniques, problem-solving, activity scheduling, behavioral activation, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychoeducation, mindfulness, collaborative goal setting, cognitive reframing, self-regulation exercises, using peer support, somatic movement and healing, and active listening, to name a few. For descriptions of these and other modalities, click here.

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Who would benefit from this type of coaching?

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It's a valuable approach for individuals seeking to build resilience, develop coping skills, and move forward in their healing journey. Additionally, trauma-informed coaching can be beneficial for individuals who have moved past an acute stress or PTSD response and are looking to further support their healing, or may identify as neurodivergent and have built the foundational skills needed to be coachable. It can benefit those that have disabilities that do not allow a-typical functioning, but are looking for being as functional as they can be, while stretching the mind beyond societies definitions of said disabilities.

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Trauma-informed coaching helps individuals develop resilience by fostering a safe environment, promoting positive inquiry, and encouraging goal setting. It can be particularly useful for those who have moved past the initial stages of trauma and are looking for practical tools to support their healing journey, and take proactive steps in their natural and holistic health care goals. Trauma-informed coaching can be beneficial for athletes and professionals who need to develop coping skills, manage stress, and improve concentration, particularly in high-pressure situations. While therapy is crucial for addressing the root of trauma, trauma-informed coaching can provide a complementary approach for those seeking practical guidance and support in their healing. 

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A private 20-minute coaching session is $30.

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A private 40-minute coaching session is $60.​

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A private 60-minute coaching session is $90.

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*All sessions are provided remotely online through live video conferencing.​​​

*Payments are collected upon appointment scheduling. Schedule through the button below.