Services

IFS informed Coaching for Individuals

I work with individuals who are interested in getting to know themselves better as a step towards increasing their sense of ease and ability in the world. Using an IFS informed approach within a non-judgmental framework of facilitation I work with people who want to untangle and reweave patterns in their lives. As a conflict and relationship coach I work with individuals who want to  address a full range of relationship issues: interpersonal and romantic relationships, workplace relationships, and community relationships.

Conflict and Communications Coaching for Couples and Families

Using a multi-partial approach I work with couples and families to increase their range and abilities to engage in courageous and open conversations. I work with areas of relationship ranging from work and income in the family, intimacy and sex, rupture and repair, negotiating class, racial and ethnic difference, religion and faith, negotiating around parenting and finances, internet use, drug use and other issues with adolescents, and other conversations that are prioritized by the couple or family. I enjoy working with couples and families who express a wide range of human sexuality, gender expressions and romantic partnerships, including heterosexual couples, queer couples, polyamorous relationships, and other romantic or sexual partnerships.

Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Coaching

Using IFS and Gestalt approaches to heightening awareness I support individuals working with psychedelics and experiences with non-ordinary reality as part of their personal journey. Through compassionate inquiry and parts work I support clients in assessing and mobilizing their internal resources, clarifying their intentions, and planning for a safe and supportive experience. Integration sessions support clients in digesting, processing and giving shape to the healing and insights that can emerge from powerful experiences.

Mediation

Umbrella Dialogue combines traditional interest-based negotiation approaches with counseling and narrative approaches to support opposing parties in seeking mutually agreeable solutions. I have experience working with divorces, disputes between friends and family, landlord-tenant disputes, labor disputes, neighbor disputes, property disputes, Board and shareholder disputes, and other areas where parties are seeking alternative dispute resolution. I work with parties to develop mutual understanding and seek solutions and outcomes that work for everyone involved. I am comfortable working with parties on transactional negotiations that demand a structured and focused approach to the mediation process, as well as mediations where parties are interested in exploring the possibility of healing rifts, repairing harm and seeking deeper reconciliation.

Facilitation

Beginning with an interview and assessment process with participants I work to identify the resources, goals, and underlying issues within a group or organization seeking facilitation support. Working individually or with partners I design, propose and modify a facilitation structure and process designed to best accommodate the goals of a meeting or series of meetings. Using a variety of techniques and approaches Umbrella Dialogue works with open discussions, process-oriented conversations, as well as meetings where actionable plans and outcomes are required. I have provided facilitation support for community meetings, organizations working through particular questions or issues, groups developing vision and mission plans, Board retreats and meetings, and many other settings.

Training and Workshops

After an interview process with members, staff and leadership to assess the goals of the organization and individual members I design interactive trainings to work on communication skills between members and staff as well as clients, and to develop facilitation skills for groups that work in public settings. I have provided trainings for groups of volunteers visiting immigrants in detention, for service providers developing boundary protocols with clients, and for a variety of groups and organizations seeking to develop their communication and conflict resolution skills.