Is Coaching for Me?

By Debrah Anne Tigchelaar, Certified Life Coach | October 25th

Do you feel you are “stuck” in the same rhythms of life? Are you asking yourself, how did I get here? Do you want things to look different but feel you don’t know how to change or where to start? If these questions sound familiar then coaching may be for you.

We often need encouragement, accountability and new ideas along the way to move us forward. Life coaches do not give you a list of do’s and don’ts but instead work with you in finding solutions that are doable for you. Together you will discover what works best for you, what barriers stand in your way and how you can start to make lasting changes to live your best life.

Coaching is a series of focused conversations. Coaches help you navigate through the changes you want to see by encouraging you to identify your hopes and goals, provide accountability, assist in clarify your values, ask thought provoking questions and together put a plan in place to take the necessary steps to move forward.

Coaching at Eagles Nest is designed to address issues the person being coached would like to consider. These might include spiritual growth, healthy lifestyle management, life balance, decision-making, and achieving short-term or long-term goals.

Coaches inspire you to be your best you.

The best outcome in coaching happens when you, the client, are committed to do what it takes to achieve your coaching goals and take ownership for the coaching process.

When you're ready to make the call, we will be here!

What is Trauma?

November 29th

What is Trauma?

By Candice Chiu, M.Ed Counselling and Psychotherapy, RP {Qualifying}

What pops into your mind when you hear the word trauma?

Perhaps you see a violent battlefield during wartime. Or you may be visualizing a major plane crash. Maybe it’s a weapon being pointed directly at you.

If you saw one of the above or anything similar, you’re not alone. Most people think of trauma as a life-threatening experience. These dangerous situations can definitely be traumatic for many. However, if you ask most mental health professionals, they will define trauma differently. Dr. Gabor Maté, a leading specialist in the field of trauma and addiction, says that trauma is, “not what happened to you; it is what happens inside of you as a result of what happens to you”. In other words, trauma is not a situation, but an internal experience.

Six Ways to Regulate

August 16th

Six Ways to Regulate

By Kat Giles BSW, MSW, RSW

In this series, Who Are You Emotions, we have looked at externalizing emotions and understanding what they are communicating to us. Throughout this series you have seen me refer to The Three Rs – Recognize, Regulate, Respond. Let’s look a little closer at the last of the Rs – Regulate.

Who Are You Guilt?

April 18th

Who Are You Guilt?

By Kat Giles BSW, MSW, RSW

I remember a time when I lied to my mom.

It was years ago, and I don’t remember exactly what I lied about, but I do remember lying in my bed with the feeling of guilt overwhelming me, keeping me awake. Unable to sleep, I slowly walked downstairs to confess what I had done.

A lot of us have an experience of guilt overwhelming us. Like my story above, we often don’t recall the exact events, but we clearly remember the emotions and feelings we experienced around the event. Like our other blogs in this series, let’s look at ways to recognize, regulate and respond to this emotion when we do experience it.