Gestalt coaching.
what’s here right now?
Let’s get into it!
Gestalt coaching is a collaborative, whole-person approach that uses active listening + generative communicating to bring the client’s thought & physical processes into the present moment. Curiosity is the heart, as we take a deep exploration into the body and investigate through feeling and sensation rather than intellectual analysis. Together we find new possibilities and broadened perspectives on topics or issues that may have felt stuck or stagnant in the past. Experiments are used as a way to allow clients to go deeper into themselves and try on new ways of being. Play, mindfulness practices, body movements, visualization, creative exploration through art, performance, and role play are all tools we may use. I use models and exercises that help clients see aspects of themselves that were otherwise inaccessible, while encouraging them to be active participants in our work together. I offer a deeply supportive space that encourages clients to be more of themselves rather than less, honoring the client’s way of being and doing, individuality, and uniqueness.
What can we work on together in Gestalt Coaching?
General understanding of “nagging” and thematic behaviors / patterns
Transitions
Feelings of being stuck
Personal and creative exploration
Intra and inter personal conflicts
Seeking more awareness in the body and environment
Recovery / sobriety inquiries
Community / social issues
Spiritual inquiries
Work issues
Creative barriers
Existential issues
Health and wellness
Apply various models to better understand our processes
Tools for self-care and preservation
***One-on-one sessions are currently offered on Zoom and in-person.
support coaching.
let’s organize and look.
Here I support the client by integrating Gestalt into a motivating life coach approach. While I stay neutral and non-directive, I act as more of a driving support that guides clients towards accomplishing specific goals, needs, and wants. Through trial and error and honoring the client’s ways of being and doing, we find the best avenues for getting over the humps and barriers that hold us back. In addition to Gestalt models, I offer other exercises, reflections, and models that help the client organize and stay on track. There’s no authority on my end, clients have personal agency to meet themselves where they’re at and make decisions confidently.
What can we work on in Support Coaching?
Organizing for specific actions such as: paying bills / debt, making important phone calls, and general tough stuff
Health and wellness
Workshopping any type of project
Work related actions like: filling out applications, resume writing, and creating content, social media / website work
Small business inquiries
Understanding the barriers, fears, and anxieties around taking action
Deadlines / timelines
Anything that requires just a little more support and direction
group coaching.
collaborative, explorative, insightful, fun.
Using Gestalt techniques, conflict-resolution tools, and group play methodology, the pair, squad, team or group collaborates to create an equitable, shared container. We draw on the power of presence and active listening to bring goals, shared ideas, and interests into awareness. The space is created as we go, in an open and exciting way while exploring personal and group needs. This invigorating and fresh approach integrates creativity, experimentation, performance exercises, body movement, and communication practices.
What can we work on in Group Coaching?
Getting clear on interests, needs, and wants of group
Collaborative goal setting
Exploring values and how they align
Stress reduction, self-care, wellness
Exploring conflict styles and conflict investigation
Workshop ideas / project development
Building equitable partnerships
Community building
Space to play and explore
Having a held container for tough conversations
Learn the how’s of showing up for one another
Creative problem solving