We enter a brave and safe space for you to reflect and understand how to navigate challenging situations through empathy, curiosity, and openness. Together, we will explore compassionate ways to resolve conflict by hearing, seeing, and valuing everone’s voice. Family connections can be strengthened based on mutual respect and care for each other without judgment, blame, or shame. This is how a fmaily culture of kindness, compassion, and personal responsibility is fostered.
My coaching is grounded in nonviolent communication, mindfulness, Kristin Neff & Chris Germer’s Mindful Self Compassion, and Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry.
I will support you in:
- Identifying the root cause of specific relational / situational dynamics.
- Becoming aware of unhelpful perceptions.
- Exploring core beliefs to see how they show up and impact your life.
- Finding your voice in expressing what is true for you.
- Building a personal toolkit filled with resources to increase self-awareness and compassion towards yourself and others.
Transformation is possible by asking ourselves the questions that spark curiosity, and then listening deeply to what our wise self has so longed to tell us.
“Ms. Barnes has truly transformed my life. During a challenging time when my family was grappling with a difficult health diagnosis, her techniques were a lifeline. She reminded me of the power of gratitude, especially during moments of anxiety. I came to her carrying heavy emotional burdens, but she equipped me with the tools to lift those weights off my shoulders. Each week, she introduced a new meditative practice or a self-kindness technique, teaching me to be gentle with myself instead of judgmental. Her approach helped me not only heal my relationship with my own body but also become a kinder, happier person toward others. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her support. Ms Barnes is truly a light in the lives of everyone she touches, and her compassion and empathy are felt by all who meet her.”
College Student
“The best part about working with Marina is her kindness, willingness to explore, and the meditations she shared with me. I was able to add more tools to my toolkit.”
Heather