Moving the Human Spirit was invited to participate in and deliver one of the trauma-informed trainings with the UCCM Anishinaabe Police Service, which launched the 'Lighting the Fire Within' initiative in Manitoulin, Ontario. This powerful program addresses trauma within the Anishinaabe community by delivering culturally sensitive training that empowers [...]

As we take stock of the year that has passed, this famous quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt seems to sum it up on so many levels. “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” These sage words still ring true as we enter [...]

Client referral is one of the most important conversations that we have in Trauma Informed Coaching - when, why and how to refer coaching clients. The Role of Trauma Informed Coaches As Trauma Informed Coaches, or even Coaches in general, we have an ethical responsibility to refer our clients [...]

What is Coaching? The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as “Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” Very clean, very simple. As Trauma Informed Coaches, we also partner with clients in thought-provoking and creative processes to [...]

How can you discover your niche market and live a life of passion and purpose while you do it from anywhere in the world? I have had this conversation hundreds and hundreds of times over the past ten years, both with potential students and clients. I think I’ve come up [...]

The phoenix is a mythological creature that is known for its resurrection. When its life comes to an end, the phoenix collapses in a fiery pyre, depleted and drained, burning to ash before rising once more to be reborn. The analogy reminds me of trauma survivors that have endured [...]

Can Coaches work with trauma? As leaders in Trauma-Informed Coaching, Moving The Human Spirit is often asked how coaches can become involved with coaching clients who have experienced trauma, specifically coaching clients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The questions are: What is needed? Is the skill set different or [...]

As a life coach, I know that one of the most important things in our work is the ability to listen and listen well. It is referred to as “active” listening, where you want to catch every word and hear exactly what is being said because it is essential [...]