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Better Sleep
Caroline G – August 9, 2022
Poor sleep means poor mental health. We trudge through day after day and sometimes forget sleep’s effect on the brain…
Faith and Mental Health
Caroline G – August 4, 2022
Faith is belief in something or someone greater than yourself. When we put self aside (not down, but aside) we…
Healing After a Line of Duty Death
Caroline G – August 2, 2022
Healing takes time. Bones need to reset, bruises need to heal, scabs take time to form. Our mental health is…
How to Stop Self-Talk
Caroline G – July 28, 2022
Negative self-talk leads us into a whirlwind of mental darkness. Let’s turn on the light and see that it’s just…
Spotlight: Don Pemberton, Firefighter/Paramedic and Coach
Caroline G – July 26, 2022
To me, that’s tragic to have somebody that dedicates their life to helping others and then when it’s time for…
Who Takes Care of You?
Caroline G – July 21, 2022
It’s possible we miss something in this stark denial of care from others. We miss connection and healthy dependency.
Breaking the Glass, Ending the Silence
Caroline G – July 19, 2022
We are first responders and first responder family members and we will not be silent anymore. Mental health is important…
First Responder Youth
Caroline G – July 14, 2022
Those born with a servant’s heart, or who have grown up around such service, tend to lean towards that calling.
Coaching in a Digital Age
Caroline G – July 12, 2022
So, what could coaching look like in the future? Well, what could it look like now? We are in the…
The Brain Dump
Caroline G – July 7, 2022
Brain dumping is an exercise in differentiation. Brain Dumping helps organize this clutter into workable pieces, which are easier to…
A Word on July Fourth Fireworks
Caroline G – June 30, 2022
We love our fireworks on the fourth, their popping colors and vibrant designs, but not everyone does. Those with PTSD…
Spotlight: Darrel Stinson, Retired Corrections Officer
Caroline G – June 28, 2022
If you could teach somebody how to behave even when you’re not around, it’d be better than them behaving when…
Navigating Suicidal Ideation
Caroline G – June 23, 2022 – 1 Reply
We shouldn’t wait for things to get ugly or to the point of someone thinking about suicide before we take…
Coaching: Why Now?
Caroline G – June 21, 2022
Preparing for disaster shouldn’t wait for disaster. At that point, it may be too late. The best survival tactic is…
What Do You Believe?
Caroline G – June 16, 2022
When beliefs aren’t matched to values, things get confusing. Our belief is what we feel is true and our value…
Life Coaching with PTSD
Caroline G – June 14, 2022
Trauma Informed Coaches anchor their work in the present, not the past. They focus on the client’s current life and…
The Power of You
Caroline G – June 9, 2022
Experiencing coaching is experiencing the power of you. You do have power over your own actions, words, and reactions.
Team Building in a World of Division
Caroline G – June 7, 2022
We are a world divided over so many hot topics, but the same blood runs through all of us and…
The Wheel of Life: A Quick Assessment
Caroline G – June 2, 2022
The Wheel of Life allows coaches to make a quick assessment of where the coaching partner stands in various aspects…