We all have an Inner Critic—that internal voice that thwarts spontaneity, promotes anxiety and keeps us feeling inadequate. While the critic's voice may be strong, it can be countered by strengthening the voice of a stronger Inner Coach that helps us stay non-judgmental, resist patterns of self-doubt and support the confidence needed for success in work and personal life. This workshop teaches concrete tools for shifting away from self-critical thinking and increasing positive self-talk.

 

Strengthening the voice of an Inner Coach will:

 

• Relieve worry & decrease stress
• Increase resilience to manage disappointments
• Fortify courage to act assertively
• Develop greater self-compassion

 

Versions of this program are offered annually at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, in Stockbridge, MA, Athena Center for Leadership Development at Barnard College, NYC and at different venues in Philadelphia, PA

Strategies for inner coaching and positive self-talk strengthen our ability to bounce back from disappointments, move past what isn't working, take the next risk and make difficult decisions. So many women, even those with a history of great success, struggle with the voice of an Inner Critic that can create self-doubt and inhibit the full expression of gifts and talents.  Join us to learn skills that counteract the Inner Critic, promote resilience and support the confidence for maximizing success.

This program has been well received by a wide range of audiences including ING  in NYC,  Athena Leadership Lab at Barnard College, Drexel University School of Nursing and Health Professions & ewomen'snetwork

With messages highlighting the unrealistic "thin ideal" bombarding today's youth, parents are faced with the challenge of how to combat the negative effects of media, peer pressure and other such influences.  While parents cannot be with their children every hour of every day, they can positively influence their children more than they think possible.  ParentTalk is a conversational workshop that addresses the challenges associated with raising children in a society obsessed with unattainable beauty and the "thin ideal."  Through open discussion, parents will come away with a better understanding of the factors influencing their children's self-esteem, and begin to know how to combat harmful messages and behaviors. The goal of this workshop is to provide a safe environment which fosters open communication, raises awareness and fortifies resilient children.

This program has been well received by a number of schools and community groups.

Good therapy hinges on the relational field and how providers convey empathy, understanding, and compassion. People with eating disorders suffer with shame-based feelings, mandating clinicians to develop awareness of shame dynamics, how they show up in treatment and how to work with them. This workshop explores the subtleties of successfully managing client's transference and therapists' countertransference, in the journey towards health.

This program has been well received by professional conferences & training programs.