The medicine wheel, a symbol used by indigenous people throughout America, represents the four cardinal directions, East, South, West, and North. The fifth direction is the Sky above, and the sixth is Earth below. The seventh direction is the within, the human.
By going within, we find all we need to heal and thrive.
In 1993, I resigned from a corporate management position to pursue my passion for conservation and experiential education. Over the past thirty years, I have managed youth, young adult, and veterans programs throughout the Country, including many Corps programs. In 2006, I developed leadership training for youth organizations and businesses, which I continue to facilitate.
Other experience:
Professional Life Coach Certification
Professional TrailBuilder
Wilderness Ranger with the Forest Service.
Climbing guide.
Carpenter.
Eight years in the military reserves.
Studied Psychology at J. Sargeant Reynolds CC
I am a member and facilitator in the Mankind Project and H.E.R. Organizations dedicated to personal growth and empowerment.
Philosophy: Throughout my healing journey and many years of teaching, coaching, and mentoring, a common theme I have witnessed is how limiting beliefs keep us from living authentic lives. These beliefs are often unconscious shadow beliefs that impact our behavior. Once we become aware of these beliefs and behaviors, we can integrate them into our lives and live more authentically.
Having experienced childhood trauma and lifelong depression, I'm aware that, as children, we adopt behaviors to survive. However, as adults, those behaviors no longer serve us and can impede our ability to manifest our authentic selves. I have dedicated much of my life to understanding and healing old wounds and developing the skills to manifest the life I want to live. I have learned much and have used those tools to support others in their journey to wholeness. Paying forward what I have been gifted adds meaning to the adversity I have experienced and richness to my life.
