When I was an adolescent, my family made a life-changing decision to move from Israel, where I was born and raised, to the U.S.A. The transition was emotionally, relationally and culturally challenging for me. In search of belonging and connection, I was drawn to the theater, a world in which role-flexibility and intimacy are fundamental. Acting gave me ways to adapt and move forward.
As I got older, this led me to two careers, the first as an actor and the second as a licensed creative arts therapist. When performing, I felt the excitement of creative expression, but I longed for a larger purpose. I became drawn to art that pushed beyond aesthetics, changing minds, hearts and perspectives. I decided I wanted to harness the healing power of theater, so I trained as a drama therapist.
For me, being a mental health professional is a privilege and a responsibility. After years of practicing as a therapist, I recognized a familiar need for even more contribution. I wanted to accompany my clients from well, a tremendous personal milestone for many, to extraordinary. So, “What’s next for me and my clients?” I wondered.
Enter – coaching! A way to actively manifest a future that excites you!
When I experienced being coached myself, I learned to harness my positive life experiences and abilities to change how I thought and how I could take action in order to have a happier life. In-between session communication with my coach reminded me to consider new behaviors and thoughts every day. The process helped me follow through with my commitments and engaged my courage to choose calm over fear. Coaching answered the question, '“What can I do to measurably embrace my core values of freedom, serenity and contribution?”
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