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Self-Regulation or Self-Direction Coaching: Self-direction is how an individual regulates, disciplines, and directs the self in daily activities and pursuit of long-range goals (Hafen, Franksen, Karren, & Hooker, 1992; Pelletier, 1994). It refers to a sense of mindfulness and intentionality in meeting the major tasks of life. The patterns of behavior and methods of adjustment to life that make self-direction are sometimes referred to as “positive personality traits” that give one a stress-resistant personality (Perk & Silver). The life task of self-regulation or self-direction is divided into 12 subtasks: the sense of worth, the sense of control, having realistic beliefs, possessing the skills of emotional awareness and coping, the ability to solve problems and creativity, having a sense of humor, gender identity, sexual identity and health, cultural identity, and understanding and practicing good nutrition, exercise, self-care, and stress management. Some examples of coaching goals for Self-Regulation and Self Direction could be Body Positivity, Sex Positivity, Coping Skills, Managing Cognitive Distortions, Improving Self-Esteem, Grief and Bereavement Management, Balancing the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine Within, Breaking a Bad Habit, Women’s Empowerment Coaching, Men’s Empowerment Coaching, Toxic Masculinity, and Toxic Femininity.

 Relational Coaching: Love, Friendship, Relationship, and Intimacy Coaching. Empathy, cooperation, and altruism are all manifestations of social interest. Those who regularly devote time to helping others are as likely to experience health benefits as those who exercise and meditate (Luks, 1992). Social support, the degree to which a person's basic social needs are met through interaction with others (Cohen & Syme, 1985), is positively correlated with both physical and emotional health (Ulione, 1996) and provides a buffer against stress (Dalgard, Bjork, & Tambs, 1995). The friendship life task incorporates all of one's social relationships that involve connections with others, preferably individually and in the community. Adler (1927/1954) considered social interest as innate to human nature, noting that we are all born with the capacity and the need to be connected. In 1994, Zauszniewski explained Adler's concept of social interest as a "health-seeking mechanism which describes one's innate potential for showing concern for and valuing others" (p. 160). Research shows that friendships enhance self-esteem (D. Cramer, 1994) and that friendship satisfaction is among the strongest predictors of positive self-esteem (Diener & Diener, 1995; Lightsey, 1996). Relationships formed based on a sustained, long-term, mutual commitment and involve intimacy constitute the life task of love. Adult intimacy in general has many definitions and connotations. In a psychological context and meaning, “intimacy is the capacity to engage in a supportive, affectionate relationship without losing one’s sense of self. It is also in the context of the ability in a relationship to share each other’s views and feelings without the fear of the relationship ending and allowing a degree of independence without feeling threatened” (Boyd & Bee, 2009, p. 405). Some examples of Relational Coaching are Marital and Premarital Or Life Partner and Pre-life Partner Coaching, Polyamory, LGBTQ plus, Alternative Lifestyles, Separation, Divorce, and Infidelity.

Spirituality Coaching: Spirituality is “an awareness of a being or force that transcends the material aspects of life and gives a deep sense of wholeness or connectedness to the universe.” Spirituality is conceptualized as the core characteristic of healthy people (Seaward, 1995) and the source of all other dimensions of wellness (Chandler, Holder, & Kolander, 1992). Religiosity is a much narrower concept that refers to institutional beliefs and behaviors that are a part of the broader concept of spirituality (Ingersoll, 1994). Religiosity is a public matter, often expressed in group religious participation, whereas spirituality is a private issue that may or may not be expressed publicly (Hinterkopf, 1994). Spiritual wellness is connecting to your inner and outer worlds to support you in living your values and purpose. Positive signs of spiritual wellness include Developing a purpose in life, Having the ability to spend reflective time alone, Taking time to reflect on the meaning of events in life, Having a clear sense of right and wrong, and acting accordingly, Having the ability to explain why you believe what you believe, Caring and acting for the welfare of others and the environment, and Being able to practice forgiveness and compassion in life. Exploring Spiritual Wellness: Common questions that align with checking your spiritual wellness to ask yourself are: Do you allow yourself time alone? Do you pray or meditate? Do you reach out to a higher power? Do you think about the meaning of life? Do you take walks in nature? Do you appreciate the transformation of each season? Do you pause to remind yourself that life isn’t all about you? Do you put down your phone to just be? Do you practice activities that allow you to slow down? Spiritual wellness may not be something that you think much of, yet its impact on your life is unavoidable. The basis of spirituality is discovering a sense of meaningfulness in your life and coming to know that you have a purpose to fulfill. Many factors play a part in defining spirituality - religious faith, beliefs, values, ethics, principles, and morals, and those goals of what type of person you want to be. Some gain spirituality by growing in their relationships with others, or through being at peace with nature. Spirituality allows us to find the inner calm and peace needed to get through whatever life brings, no matter what one's beliefs are or where they may be on your spiritual journey. The human spirit is often the most neglected aspect of ourselves. Just as we exercise to condition our bodies, a healthy spirit is nurtured by purposeful practice. The spirit is the aspect of ourselves that can carry us through anything. If we take care of our spirit, we can experience a sense of peace and purpose even when life deals us a severe blow. A strong spirit helps us to develop resilience, survive, and thrive with grace, even in the face of great difficulty. Common Activities for Developing and Practicing Personal Spirituality include Yoga, Mandalas, Labyrinths, and Meditation. Meditation is an experience of relaxing the body, quieting the mind, and awakening the spirit. Meditation encourages a deepening of consciousness or awareness and facilitates a deeper understanding of self and others. We will hopefully soon be able to provide individual meditation, group guided meditation, and self-paced practice guided meditation services.

Earth-Based and Nature Worship Facilitations: Nature worship also called naturism is any of a variety of religious, spiritual, and devotional practices that focus on the worship of the nature spirits considered to be behind the natural phenomena visible throughout nature. There is an array of groups and beliefs that fall under earth religion, such as paganism, which is a polytheistic, nature-based religion, Wicca, animism, pantheism, panentheism, deism, Taoism, totemism, Hinduism, shamanism, some theism. For example, Paganism posits that all living entities (plants, animals, and humans) possess a spirit; Wicca holds the concept of an earth mother goddess and practices ritual magic; and Druidism equates divinity with the natural world. Nature worship is often considered a primitive source of modern religious beliefs; however, according to the Southern Poverty Law website, these belief systems and spiritual activities are the fastest-growing “religion” in the United States. Common to most forms of nature worship is a spiritual focus on the individual's connection and influence on some aspects of the natural world and reverence towards it. Earth-based or nature worship often involves activities like connecting with natural elements like trees, water, and mountains, celebrating seasonal changes, performing rituals outdoors, honoring animal spirits, observing natural cycles, and actively participating in environmental stewardship, all with the belief that the Earth is a living, sacred entity and humans are part of that interconnected web of life. Services that include Earth-Based and Nature Worship Facilitations included but not limited to are Belly Blessing, Saining, or Namings; Passage into Maidenhood or Masterhood, Consecrations, and Dedications; Preparing for an Initiation; Understanding the Great Rite; understanding the Feast or Libation in ceremony; Restitution, Restorative Justice, and Reparative Justice; Ordination Preparation; Weddings, Handfastings, and Handpartings; Passing Through the Veil (funeral) Rites; Different types of Divinations for Coaching Purposes; House Clearings and Home Blessing Rituals; and so forth.