What is Holistic Theracoaching, and is it for you?
First, I would like to define theracoaching as a combination of therapy and coaching with the intention of optimally supporting you in moving forward and achieving your healing transformation goals. Hence, Holistic Theracoaching is an integrative approach grounded in the premise that the whole person is made up of interdependent mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional parts. Thus, if one part isn’t working properly, all the other parts are affected.
For instance, I possess the clinical skills and tools to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric syndromes and populations; however, I go beyond the traditional wisdom of appraisal in the clinical environment, as I am very aware of the damage mental health stigma can have on an individual. The goal is to help you make sense of the mental health diagnosis you might have been given and also make sense of your experiences and symptoms, some which may be troubling or confusing. Learning about mental health can help you see that you are not your diagnosis, and that you are not alone.
On a similar note that stems from a holistic approach, I may first consider discussing with my clients, what steps they have taken or could take before recommending a medication evaluation; unless, of course, the situation appears to require an assessment by a psychiatrist as soon as possible. If it’s appropriate, I may introduce the use of breath, relaxation and mindfulness exercises, creative expression, or reframing negative self-talk as viable alternatives of conservative treatment.
When it comes to spirituality, it is different from religion, though it’s often confused with the same. There is no one definition for spirituality as it may differ from one person to another. Moreover, my clients choose how their spiritual beliefs support their individual healing process, as I am aware that spirituality may help them find meaning and purpose in their lives, bring hope and healing in times of suffering and loss, and encourage them to seek a better relationship with themselves and others. Moreover, as the foundation of my client's healing process, their spiritual beliefs and practices are integrated into their holistic theracoaching sessions.
I strongly adhere to the belief that there is basic goodness in everyone, that we are all doing the best we can, and that no one is broken, even though it may feel like it at times. I often encourage my clients to consider that, when they are willing to do the healing work it takes to get better, then their wounds can ultimately be experienced as precious scars as in Kintsugi or kintsukuroi: the Japanese art of filling in the cracks of broken pottery with gold.
For instance, I possess the clinical skills and tools to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric syndromes and populations; however, I go beyond the traditional wisdom of appraisal in the clinical environment, as I am very aware of the damage mental health stigma can have on an individual. The goal is to help you make sense of the mental health diagnosis you might have been given and also make sense of your experiences and symptoms, some which may be troubling or confusing. Learning about mental health can help you see that you are not your diagnosis, and that you are not alone.
On a similar note that stems from a holistic approach, I may first consider discussing with my clients, what steps they have taken or could take before recommending a medication evaluation; unless, of course, the situation appears to require an assessment by a psychiatrist as soon as possible. If it’s appropriate, I may introduce the use of breath, relaxation and mindfulness exercises, creative expression, or reframing negative self-talk as viable alternatives of conservative treatment.
When it comes to spirituality, it is different from religion, though it’s often confused with the same. There is no one definition for spirituality as it may differ from one person to another. Moreover, my clients choose how their spiritual beliefs support their individual healing process, as I am aware that spirituality may help them find meaning and purpose in their lives, bring hope and healing in times of suffering and loss, and encourage them to seek a better relationship with themselves and others. Moreover, as the foundation of my client's healing process, their spiritual beliefs and practices are integrated into their holistic theracoaching sessions.
I strongly adhere to the belief that there is basic goodness in everyone, that we are all doing the best we can, and that no one is broken, even though it may feel like it at times. I often encourage my clients to consider that, when they are willing to do the healing work it takes to get better, then their wounds can ultimately be experienced as precious scars as in Kintsugi or kintsukuroi: the Japanese art of filling in the cracks of broken pottery with gold.
"Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself."
~Rumi
~Rumi
Lina Návar, Holistic Theracoach (Counselor & Coach), MA, MEd, LPC, Body Psychotherapist, Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist, Psychospiritual Healing Facilitator, and Registered Kundalini Yoga Teacher in the greater Austin, Texas metropolitan area.
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