What to Expect

The goal of the first session is for us to get acquainted and for me to learn about you, discuss your concerns (i.e. why you are seeking coaching) and what you’re hoping to get out of coaching. 

 

The number of sessions we have together is dependent on the topic(s) you want to address and your goals. An individual dilemma may only require three to five sessions, whereas marital coaching may deserve six to twelve months.

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While there are many variables that play into your success, the most important is your will and pro-activity. You are in the driver’s seat and my role is to help you get where you want to go. At the end of your first session, we will assess the appropriate frequency based on your needs. The average is 2-3 times per month to start, and frequency dissipates as necessary (based on your goals, prescribed homework, etc).

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Coaching will improve your self-awareness by helping you discover patterns that keep you stuck or undermine your well-being. The goal is to empower you to manage relationship and life issues with more ease, build resiliency and maintain your progress. 

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Maximize your results: 

Be open, forthcoming, and communicative in session. 

Speak your truth. 

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What to expect from effective coaching… 

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You feel comfortable and connected with your coach. Research shows that 60% of the efficacy of therapy lies in the relationship between the coach and client. You should feel heard, understood, and that you can trust your coach. 

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Unrealistic expectations are a hindrance. Change and insight do not happen overnight. You have decades worth of ingrained thought and behavior patterns, so allow yourself time to unravel and rewrite these patterns. Be patient with yourself as we explore your path to an enjoyable, rewarding life. As time progresses, we review your goals and redefine them as necessary.

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Coaching is not like talking to a friend, its more. Our sessions together allows you to form an alliance with me (a professional at helping people change) so that you don’t feel alone in your efforts and you have a sounding board when the going gets tough. As an empathetic and skilled professional, I can identify and analyze the ways in which you are stuck so we can break the less desirable patterns and negative feedback loops and replace them with desired patterns and positivity. My objectivity and unbiased frame of reference work in your favor.

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You may not feel better after every session. Breakthroughs in sessions are exciting and meaningful while also sometimes upsetting or overwhelming. To maximize your therapeutic experience, be brave. I will help you through these experiences [because we can’t just go around them and expect change or progress in our relationships or efforts]. This means the journey can be uncomfortable or bumpy along the way, and that’s ok. You aren’t in it alone. Coaching is effective if you crave change and possess a curiosity of your inner world. 

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Some changes you will notice… 

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• You feel better! Happier, calmer, at ease more often, and hopeful about the future. 

• You handle life’s ups and downs more easily and with more control over your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. 

• You are more forgiving and accepting, even of those who have hurt you. 

• You are more connected to yourself, your emotions, those around you, and to life in general. 

• Your perspective on most everything is changing, and you see opportunities and solutions where you may have only seen problems before. 

• You are setting healthy boundaries with people in your life and building stronger relationships because of it. 

• You feel stronger and able to express your own needs and desires. 

• You don’t feel victimized by the words or actions of others. 

• You are resolving your own issues and not looking for Jessica or anyone else to fix things for you. My role is to guide you to your own best solutions. 

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