The International Coaching Federation defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity, and leadership” (more information https://experiencecoaching.com/).

Counselors and coaches each have their place in helping others grow and get unstuck in life. If a person is dealing with mental illness or complicated grief, a counselor is the person to see. However, the coaching point-of-view sees grief as a normal life process, and for a large portion of the population, this ordinary journey does not need a diagnosis. Instead, it needs a person to come alongside and be present with the client as they process their grief. Find a chart of differences here.

As a member of the International Coaching Federation, she adheres to the the ICF Code of Ethics which can be found here. Cheryl was trained as a grief coach and continues to be mentored by Coaching at End of Life .

While everyone’s experience is unique, there is a list of common grief symptoms’ often shared by hospices. Here is a link that you might find helpful. Often what is abnormal in any other context is normal in grief.

Twenty-four hours is the recommended wait time, allowing the client and the coach to prepare for each session adequately. The coach may grant urgent requests for established clients.

Daisy Coaching uses video chat software Google Meet. A link will be provided you when you schedule your session and again when you receive an email reminder 24 hours before the meeting time. If you fail to receive a link contact Cheryl at (205) 259-8120.

If you are unfamiliar with Google Meet, learn more about Google Meet on YouTube.

When video coaching, seeing the client's whole face enhances the Cheryl's ability to understand what is being said nonverbally by the client. Consequently, she prefers to see the client during sessions.

A group social contract is another way of saying rules. Just like society uses traffic signs as a social contract for sharing the road, a social contract allows groups to function with an understanding. Also, traffic rules are in forced by police, in group the facilitator is the enforcer of the contract. See a list of Cheryl’s group contract.

Daisies are Cheryl’s favorite flower. She pictures them being made into flower crowns and necklaces. The flowers are strung together, and in the new shape, they are given new life and new meaning.

The humble daisy reminds Cheryl that clients are Naturally, Creative, Resourceful, and Whole. Within the client is a library of information on what has worked and not worked in their life, and it is her job to help each client discover what “they don’t know that they know.”

As your grief coach, her job is to listen to your memories as you process your grief and be present as you reshape them until they are beautiful and full of new meaning.

Yes, Cheryl would love to share her presentation on “Grief, Mourning, and the Church” with your group or congregation. You can contact her first by calling or texting at (205) 259-8120. Then, follow up by scheduling through the website. Please note the $250 fee is a speaking fee, and travel expenses will also be included.