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Frequently Asked Questions

What will a session be like?

You will have the option of on line through zoom, or a phone call. The first session will involve getting to know each other, and what you would like to work on. We will approach the session like a conversation and I will ask you key questions. What you share and how you share it will be up to you!

The first sessions we will be developing an awareness of values, interests and areas of life that are important to you. We will exp0lore how you would like to BE while you achieve the changes you are going through. We will talk about your challenges and how you can move forward with ease. We also discuss whatever if most important to you at the time.

You will be given resources and strategies to cope in a healthy way with any stress you may be experiencing. Often when we try to move forward, we may experience increased stress. I will support you through this process.

What happens in between sessions?

This depends on what you prefer for communication and frequency of communication to suite your needs. I am available in between sessions for motivational messages or for a quick conversation. We will tailor this based on your preferences and needs. In between sessions, you will be making steps that you have identified to move forward. We will modify these steps to ensure your success.

What do I need to do?

You need to have the desire to make progress and to have a level of commitment to do the work in between sessions. You need to be ready to invest in yourself the time and energy you deserve. The sessions are guided by me, but the topics are directed by you, and the results are all due to your focus while you are receiving proper support!

What is the difference between Lifecoaching and Counseling?

Both coaches and counselors want to move their clients forward but their focus may be different.

Counselors and therapists from various backgrounds and training are able to work with a diagnosis. Depending on the type of therapy there may be a focus on root causes of present situations. Each counselor and therapist have varying degrees, and training focus areas.

Lifecoaching is based mostly on your present circumstances and your future goals. The focus is not on the past or diagnosing issues and concerns. A lifecoach works as your guide collaboratively to get you moving forward towards your growth. A lifecoach may provide you with a referral to a counselor if that is what you would like, so that you can work in depth on past or present issues. Often lifecoaching works well in conjunction with counseling and other helping professions.

Reference: An Introduction to Helping Skills By Jane Westergaard 2017, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Chapter 1 – Helping Roles and Professions: Defining the Terms (pp. 15-32) Chapter 2 – A Helping Model: Counseling, Coaching, and Mentoring.

How many sessions until I see progress?

You will experience progress during and after the first session. Every session you will be able to take away something learned or an action item to move forward. As we get to know each other over time, and trust develops we will be able to explore more and lay a foundation for lasting results. The more energy and focus put into your SELF, the larger the impact. Results often last a lifetime!

What are your policies and guidelines?

I abide by the Global Code of Ethics for Coaches and Mentors. I will review this code with you at the beginning of our sessions.

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Before I started sessions with Tonya I was struggling with my growth journey, constantly feeling stuck. I was disappointed in myself for not being better and I felt like I hit a wall. Now, with only four consistent months, we have covered many of the issues I failed to handle by myself, even the ones I avoided discussing. She helped me create tools and strategies to reduce my anxieties and other big emotions. I learned to manage conflict in a way that suits me best and will not break my moral code, which I had struggled to figure out alone. I also have begun to trust myself. I am no longer bending over backyards for everyone and started to treat myself like I matter. There’s so much that we covered. The biggest one for me was trying to figure out the future of my education and career. When we started I was avoiding bringing it up due to all the embarrassment I was feeling because I didn’t have a plan, but Tonya made me feel so safe during our sessions. She made it easier for me to open up. Now I’ve been accepted into the social work program at U of W and plan to start studying in the fall, something I would’ve never done on my own. Now I am honoring my self and looking forward to meeting future challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will a session be like?

What happens in between sessions?

What do I need to do?

What is the difference between Lifecoaching and Counseling?

How many sessions until I see progress?

What are your policies and guidelines?

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

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