Because Change Is Possible

These six words came to me in the silence as I was trying to name a sense of center to my life and work. As a long-time nonprofit administrator AND a long time bodyworker (massage and yoga therapies) AND as a seminary-trained spiritual director and religious educator, I have spent a lot of time seeking the connecting thread. Then, there it was, so simply put.

Lift them Up. Hold the Space.

So this is what I do.

I lift up questions. In my care of individuals and organizations, I listen deeply and offer questions that invite my clients to see or consider a new thing, or an old thing in a different way. Sometimes this is part of the prepared content. Other times, it's what arises in our process.

I hold space. In my treatment office, for herbal consultations, massage and bodywork, I hold time set apart for self-care and deep listening to the bodies I work with.

I also hold space for groups. I lead workshops and retreats, strategic planning processes, brainstorming sessions, training for volunteers and for those who manage volunteers. Some of these groups are a group of individuals coming together to learn a thing; sometimes these groups are already together and just need an outsider perspective or fresh input. My areas of nonprofit consulting focus include: mission/vision, fundraising, public relations, strategic planning, board development, and volunteer management.

So, how can I help?