What is contemplative coaching?
This is a container of care: a space for you to bring all of yourself, just as you are; a place to reach greater insight and see how to move forward in the best way for you.
Everything in life is interconnected, so nothing is "off-limits" in our sessions. This is a place to explore and unpack questions, doubts, confusions, and curiosities. Some common issues people bring include life changes, searches for meaning and purpose, existential questions, relationship and job issues, or anything else that stirs you. If you feel like you want to bring it, bring it!
As a contemplative guide, I have long training and experience in creating and sustaining the right container for you to deeply explore your life, your situation, your feelings, or whatever comes up, with a contemplative gaze and a compassionate outlook. I am informed by my training and experience in other areas of my work, in particular Focusing and spiritual direction, and by my own contemplative practice. I also am profoundly inspired by non-violent communication (particularly through the incredible work of Nonviolent Global Liberation) and my ongoing studies of Empowerment Therapy.
Our session time together is dedicated largely to listening in and attuning to your deepest needs, in order to help you find your alignment with life in the way that’s right for you. My main roles are space-holding, discernment, listening, and asking the right questions. This is all in service of helping you to get unstuck, to grow in discernment, to increase your perceptivity regarding your inner and outer life—and perhaps, on a good day, to gain a little wisdom.
How does this work? First, we’ll have a brief introductory chat, to see if there is a good fit between us. If we decide to work together, we’ll usually meet once a week, for an hour. I’ll ask that you commit to creating the space in your life for our conversation, and that you dedicate your full, open, quiet, and honest attention to it.
If you feel moved or curious, please get in touch or book a session here.