My Journey
Catherine....
All my life I have been a seeker, traveler and researcher. A number of years ago I found myself searching for answers and meaning, both for questions that were arising around work engagements, but most significantly with myself as a woman and a mother to two girls, one a highly challenging teenager struggling with mental health and addiction issues.
In a quest both for answers and peace, I began reading, studying, and participating in groups and trainings, which included the completion of Dr. Shefali Tsabary’s Conscious Parenting Institute.which draws on both eastern wisdom traditions and western psychology as a way of supporting parents to better understand how to best guide their children, and am currently in the process of completing Dr. Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry intensive training program. I've also completed the Center for Motivation and Change's "Invitation to Change" certification, to facilitate conversations with families supporting loved ones struggling with addiction.
training and inspiration
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Conscious Parenting Certification with Dr. Shefali Tsabary.
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Certification in Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry Professional Online Training (In progress)
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Participation in Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry Circles
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Certification in the Center for Motivation and Change - Invitation to Change Approach (For families dealing with addiction)
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Numerous courses produced by Dr. Shefali, including, the year-long “The Awakened Heart”.
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Numerous courses and teachings by Thomas Hübl
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Master in Public Administration & Policy from New York University.