FAQs

Coaching is a collaborative process that helps you explore where you are in life, better understand your experiences, and consider where you want to go from here.

At Daisy Coaching, I offer a compassionate, supportive space where you can talk openly about your grief, challenges, and concerns. Whether you are grieving the death of someone you love or navigating another significant loss or life transition, coaching gives you an opportunity to explore your feelings, recognize your strengths, and discover what may help you move forward.

As your coach, I will listen, ask thoughtful questions, offer encouragement, and help you identify meaningful steps that reflect your needs, values, and priorities. You are the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you as you explore possibilities and find your own way forward.

Coaching is not about fixing you or telling you how to grieve. It is about helping you recognize that, even in the midst of loss and change, there may be opportunities for growth, renewed purpose, and hope. (More information: https://experiencecoaching.com/).

Although grief is often associated with the death of someone we love, it can follow many kinds of significant loss. I support people grieving the death of a loved one or beloved pet, the end of a relationship or marriage, job or career loss, major life transitions, and the loss of a future they expected or hoped for.

Every person’s experience is unique. You do not have to compare your loss with anyone else’s to deserve support.

Coaching and counseling are different forms of support, and each serves an important purpose.

Counseling and psychotherapy can help people address mental health concerns, trauma, and other clinical needs. Grief and life coaching offers a supportive space to explore your experience of loss, reflect on your feelings and challenges, identify personal goals, and consider meaningful next steps.

Grief coaching is not therapy, diagnosis, or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress or need clinical support, I encourage you to connect with a licensed mental health professional. Coaching may complement that support when appropriate. Find a chart of differences in perspectives here.

The free introductory conversation is an opportunity for us to meet, talk briefly about what you are experiencing, and explore whether coaching might be helpful. You can ask questions about my approach and share what you hope to gain from coaching. There is no pressure or obligation to schedule a paid session.

Each 50-minute session is guided by your needs and priorities. You will have a supportive space to share your experiences, explore your feelings and challenges, reflect on what matters to you, and consider meaningful next steps. Coaching is a collaborative process, and we work at a pace that respects your individual experience.

Absolutely not! People of all faiths, spiritual backgrounds, and those with no religious affiliation are welcome at Daisy Coaching.

My Christian faith is an important part of who I am and informs the compassion, hope, and care I bring to my work. However, I respect and honor your individual beliefs, values, and life experiences. You do not need to share my faith for us to work together.

My goal is to provide a welcoming, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and encouraged as you navigate grief and life’s challenges.

I respect your privacy and aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for our conversations. I follow the ethical standards of the International Coaching Federation and explain confidentiality and its limits in my coaching agreement before we begin.

Grief is a personal experience, and there is no single right way to grieve. You may experience sadness, anger, guilt, relief, confusion, changes in sleep or concentration, or many other feelings and responses. Your experience may change from day to day.

Grief can follow the death of someone you love, the loss of a beloved pet, the end of a relationship, job or career changes, and other significant life transitions. You do not have to experience every common grief response, and your experience does not have to look like anyone else’s.

Here are some resources you may find helpful: common grief experiences and [additional information about grief].

I generally recommend scheduling at least 24 hours in advance so we both have time to prepare. If you would like to meet sooner, please reach out. I will let you know whether an earlier opening is available.

Coaching sessions are held online through Google Meet, so you can participate from a comfortable, private location. Once you schedule a session, I will send you a meeting link and an email reminder before our appointment.

If you have trouble locating your meeting link, please email me at Cheryl@daisy-coaching.com.

Learn more about Google Meet here.

I prefer to use video because seeing one another helps us connect and communicate. However, I understand that technology, privacy, and personal circumstances can sometimes make video challenging. If you have a concern about using your camera, please let me know so we can discuss it.

I understand that the financial impact of a loss or major life change can make it difficult to invest in additional support. I believe that financial circumstances should not automatically prevent someone from exploring the possibility of coaching.

Reduced-fee sessions may be available depending on individual circumstances and availability.

If cost is a concern, please reach out. I’m happy to talk through your situation and explore whether we can find an arrangement that works for you.

A group social contract is an agreement about how we will treat one another and create a respectful, supportive environment. It helps everyone understand expectations around listening, participation, privacy, and respect for different experiences.

The agreement is not about judging or controlling anyone. It helps each person feel safe enough to participate and share at a level that feels comfortable. You can review the group agreement here.

I am an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and I adhere to the ICF Code of Ethics. I also continue to develop my coaching skills through professional training, mentoring, and ongoing learning.

You can learn more about the International Coaching Federation and Coaching at End of Life.

Daisies are my favorite flower. I love the image of individual flowers being woven together into a crown or necklace, creating something new while each flower remains part of the whole.

The daisy also reminds me of a core belief I bring to coaching: you are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole. Even when loss or change leaves you feeling uncertain, you have strengths, experiences, and resources that may help you navigate what comes next.

My role is not to reshape your story or tell you what it should mean. It is to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and help you discover what you already know, what matters to you, and what possibilities may lie ahead.

Yes! I enjoy speaking with churches and community organizations about grief, loss, and ways to create supportive, grief-resilient environments.

If your organization is interested in a presentation or speaking engagement, I would be glad to hear from you. Please email Cheryl@daisy-coaching.com to start a conversation.