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This week we are continuing the theme of looking at what your clients may be up against in their life. Today we explore depression and anxiety. But aren't those therapy issues? Sometimes, yes, when either is showing up because of past trauma or abuse. Yet, sometimes anxiety comes from fear and depression comes from lack of alignment with our Truest Self. When I faced my truth, through coaching, both faded for me naturally. I've seen so many clients and friends experience depression or anxiety only because they are out of touch with something important to them, or true for them. This is where integrative coaching comes in. As coaches, we help our clients locate their truth, values and their needs so that they can illuminate a new path to take action to meet those needs and lead a fulfilled life. Coaching Video of the Week:
This Could be Why You're Depressed and Anxious https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_this_could_be_why_you_re_depressed_or_anxious#t-75361 In this moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy -- you're a human being with unmet needs," Hari says. Last week we looked at culture and how it may be impacting our client's view of themselves, their abilities, fulfillment and even self-worth. This week we take a look at the buzz-word "privilege". I saw a video of a race. Everyone started at the same line to race to the end. Then the referee instructed things like: "OK before we begin, I want everyone who had a free college education to take two large steps forward." Those that qualified did so. He kept adding to the list of privilege before the race even began. There were some people that barely had a race to run because they were already so close to the finish line before any running was done, because of the life they were born into. The question is: How fair is this race? (view the full 4 min. video below) Take a look below at some of the challenges your clients may be up against when it comes to geography and gender, brought to you by Bill & Melinda Gates. Enjoy! Coaching Resource of the Week: Examining Inequality: How Geography And Gender Stack The Deck (For Or Against) You https://www.gatesfoundation.org/goalkeepers/report/2019-report/#ExaminingInequality
Let's continue our exploration of fulfillment... what happens when our culture, or lack thereof, shapes our relationship to life or blocks us from the feelings of fulfillment we seek?
I say "lack thereof" when it comes to culture because I grew up feeling as if my culture was nothing more than Walmart intentionally putting family-run businesses out of business and materialistic holidays. I was originally born and raised in a small town in Southwestern CO. In CO my best moments of fulfillment came from the mountain streams and chasing butterflies. In the big city of Tucson, AZ I felt isolated and alone. CO had a culture of ease and outdoor life. AZ had a culture of... well, I wasn't sure besides the big city Targets and McDonald's peppered all over the place. I now see culture much differently. I still live in Tucson but have grown beyond the material city pollution. Besides the hundred cookie-cutter big box companies, each location is rich with culture if you seek it out. Different places, different things. Traditional culture can be sought out, like visiting Peru to experience the rich foods and traditions cherished by the people. Other cultures we are born into existence over time and have just come to be without much well thought out intention behind them. These unintended cultures have created myths. What happens when our culture has default settings, myths, that keep us stuck? This week's resources takes a closer look at this side of culture. Is any of this impacting your client's life? Most likely. Enjoy!
Coaching Video of the Week
Cultural influence, cultural myths and connecting fully to your life: Watch here This week we are exploring the distinction between "happiness" and "fulfillment". Simon Sinek notes that happiness comes and goes. Yet, fulfillment stays with us. In coaching, we are helping our clients seek fulfillment and not just happiness. Personally, I feel happy when the stars align, yet fulfilled when I live a life aligned with my values and accomplish what I set out to accomplish. How about you? I hope you enjoy today's resource! Watch Simon Sinek as he discusses how happiness comes and goes, but fulfillment lasts: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek/videos/387298458635316/  |
By Laurel Elders, PCCIICT Founder / Senior Faculty Archives
June 2022
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