The Usual Solutions Were Not Working

When we first connected, I was struggling with my self-confidence, and with holding my temper with my children. I felt like there was some kind of trigger to my anger that needed addressing, because the usual solutions were not working. I felt really low and stuck.

I chose to work with a coach because you get concrete work to do between sessions - I think talking through problems only takes you so far.

Since coaching, the relationship with my kids is much better, especially with my older daughter who has many of the same anxious/compulsive behaviors I do. Things aren't perfect, but I can see more clearly, and in general I'm much more at ease than I used to be. I feel much lighter.

I surprised myself the most during the series by realizing that a few of the things that I had thought were really significant in my background turned out not to be, and some that I thought didn't matter that much, were actually really formative.

My biggest learning was that I operate from a place of deep loneliness and that I build walls to protect myself from further hurt. I never thought I did that.

I think that the coaching series was good value - I'm now beginning on a much healthier journey. I especially loved the somatic session we did which I found incredibly powerful.

Thank you, Lavinia - you have a gift and I'm so grateful to you!

~ Julia Gilchrist, yoga instructor & mama, USA