What are the benefits of couples coaching?
Confidentiality: The Coach and Client(s) recognize that the nature of the coaching relationship involves the passing of personal information that may be highly confidential. As such, the Coach agrees that, unless express permission is granted, all coaching calls and conversations and written communications remain completely confidential between the Coach and Client(s), except where prohibited by law.
It is important to each of us to benefit greatly from the time we spend together each week, and also during the time between our calls. This brief exploratory template is used to maximize our mutual understanding of where you are and where you want to go, and to help you to know what to expect from Coaching.
Coaching works best when you have clear goals that are in alignment with your needs and values. If you're unclear about any of these, we can discuss them during our call.
Working with a Coach is a healthy way to help your relationship grow. Most Clients hire a Coach to accomplish several specific goals. Couples Coaching is all about being, and expressing, your genuine best selves in order to build a solid foundation for your relationship. Don't be surprised if you rediscover new parts of your relationship, or if you find your relationship goals adjusting themselves, to who the both of you REALLY are, and what you REALLY want in a relationship versus what you assumed to be your direction. This discovery process is natural, so you needn't rush it, just realize it will likely happen. Accelerated communication and growth is the hallmark of being coached.
Rewarding Action #3 – Your Coach Is Here to Fully Participate In The Clarification and Growth of Your Relationship
It is Your Coach's job to:
Listen:
For many things, such as your assumptions and conclusions, what you're saying and not saying to your partner; where there is a communication breakdown; emotional pain that blocks action in your present relationship; what motivates you and excites each of you and how to get that back; self doubt that tends to get in the way of couples ability to fully present with each other, growth in your relationship that you and or your partner may not be giving your self credit for, resources and opportunities for growth that the two of you already have available but may not as yet recognize, and much more.
Question:
What are your relationship goals; what was it that initially made you fall in love with each other; do you love the person that they are or do you want to change them; what may be frightening you that limits you from being completely present in your relationship; are you treating this relationship according to your experiences of the past; are you willing to allow your Purrfectly Authentic self to grow through; do you see your self moving forward in this relationship; what inner work must you do to dare to be your Purrfectly Authentic™ self continuously in your life and in your relationship, how can I best support you now, and much more.
Design:
Your Coach assists you in defining your relationship goals in alignment with both of your needs, values and according to your Purrfectly Authentic™ self; assists you in creating practical strategies for rekindling the “spark” based on your realities vs. expectations, discover additional resources, books, cds, DVDs to assist in your awakening, and the courage to take action confidently.
Forwarding Action :
A Coach is an equal not an expert or an authority. A Coach does not give counseling or therapy; instead a Coach makes requests, offers suggestions, advice and opinions, and shares intuitive hunches that may be helpful in facilitating your relationship ongoing forward momentum. Your Coach is an equal partner in designing your action plan. When your Coach makes a recommendation for action, you always have the power to stop and renegotiate your action strategy.
Strengthening and Heartening :
It is your Coach's job to cheer you on; to see your strengths and to tell you about them; to help you to overcome self defeating and limiting behaviors, and accepts your commitment to creating the strength and support that is vital to the success of all relationships. I will serve as the emotional bridge that holds the space for you to be honest and change your relationship for the better.
Dream Stretcher :
It is your Coach's job to help you stretch yourself toward your Purrfectly Authentic relationship, to think bigger, to go farther, to be committed, to grow and achieve more together than you've dared to imagine.
Staying in Present Time :
Your Coach will help you remember that our power is always in the present moment. In order to be in the present moment, it is necessary to have a certain detachment from outcomes. Rather than attach fixedly to a specific outcome we desire it is more effective to remain flexible and open while we are making progress. In present time we always have the power of choice.
Telling the Truth :
It is your Coach's job to tell the truth 100% of the time, from a viewpoint of compassion and an intention of your well being. Occasionally this may take the form of confronting you and your partner with a truth that you may prefer to avoid or deny. Your Coach offers you a mirror that has no judgments attached.
Developing Self Trust :
It is your Coach's job to assist you in seeing your self as a resource you can trust and depend on. Knowing that you can trust your self, and reach out to others in collaboration is strength. Becoming dependent on your Coach is not what Coaching is about.
Make a Commitment
Fully invest your self in this opportunity for accelerated growth and accomplishment. Show up for your coaching call on time and fully present, ready to identify, reflect, strategize, and celebrate.
Fee
$450 for 10 sessions; Set up as a recurring payment via Paypal ; credit or cash. I do not accept insurance at this time.
Payments can be made in full or divided into 5 payments with the first payment being $90 prior to 1 st session. Each payment will automatically be deducted for $90 by the 3, 5, 7 and 9 th Session.
Additional arrangements are discussed and handled on an individual basis.
Homework
Give your self enough time to fill out the Homework so you have time for thought and reflection. The Homework is an important tool that assists us in staying focused on Your Agenda during our Coaching session. The Homework facilitates our ability to quickly move forward to the tasks at hand. Always be sure to send your Homework at the agreed upon date and time so that your Coach has some time to reflect as well.
Self Nurture
We all are more energetic, able to cope, and are inspired when our own needs are being met. Make a commitment to nurturing your self and your well being beginning with your first Coaching session and on out into your future. If you want to work on expanding your ideas of self-nurture and getting your needs met, let's discuss it.
Reduce Clutter
Be willing to reduce the clutter in your environment and in your life that stands in the way of your progress toward your life and your self as you'd like them to be. Though change can sometimes feel challenging, your Coach is here to help you smooth the way.
Be Honest
Be Honest with Your Self and your Coach 100% of the time. I want to hear everything you wish to express. Compliments and referrals are happily received, and please, if you ever feel any dissatisfaction in your coaching, speak up. This will keep our partnership strong. Partners communicate with respect as equals, and trust each other's intention of well being toward one another. I welcome all of your input.
Take Action
When you agree to take action, do your very best to complete it. If you are having problems that are holding you back, feel free to email me and we can discuss it via email or on a brief coaching call during the week.