A sense of empowerment and caring

We first designed our time together. I felt listened to & supported throughout sessions & regular homework emails. I felt a sense of empowerment and caring for myself: "What do you need?" Barbara was in touch with what was important to me, and "walked with me" through past and present pains and into my future visions.

     She shared materials, and used many and varied, skillful techniques that I can use in the future: re-parenting my inner child (as I looked at my family dynamics), counseling (drawing, movement, & words), breathing, laughter, relaxation, creative visualization & Reiki energy). A very holistic approach.

     She's an exceptionally aware coach, who, with a keen awareness and gentle manner, assisted my movement to places I didn't know I could go. I felt emotionally, spiritually and, surprisingly, physically stronger because of her very fine abilities.

— B. R., client  

Steps I need to take

Barbara is good at helping me to figure out the steps I need to take to become that self I want to be, while nurturing and loving the self I am right now. I am so glad to have her in my life!

— M. J., client/mother   

Keeping pace with the moving train

I've learned a whole lot about properly balancing my life. Say, my career path is a steam engine, and when I'm talking with Barbara I feel like I'm riding in the dining car, and when people ask me how things are going, I see myself being dragged with one arm on the end of the caboose and my feet barely keeping pace with the moving train, and when I'm on my own I'm packing a suitcase to get on that train, and maybe someday I'll be in the driver's seat. A most knowledgeable and reliable guide. Thanks, peace & tickertape!

— A.C., client/artist   

Put a spring in my step

Excellent coaching sessions…put a spring in my step. Thanks for getting me started on my new and nurturing calendar—and helping me find courage to begin my writing project.

— K.C., client    

Change while living in the present

I liked Barbara's energy; her focus. Questions were clear and immediately helpful. She cheerfully and gently gave suggestions about possibilities for change while living in the present.

— TB, Business owner   

"Going down the tube"

Thank you very much for taking the time to give me a sample coaching session. That was very generous of you. I learned the concept of "going down the tube" with the client and how to bring them back. I also liked that you know about energy and body work [movement] and incorporated that into your coaching. I hope to see you again in the future.

— Mary K., coach-in-training