I've told myself many lies over the years:
​
"I'm OK"
​
"It doesn't matter"
​
"It doesn't hurt"
​
But you know what? I wasn't ok, it did matter, and I did hurt. Over the years those lies became so easy to believe and they hurt me more than I ever imagined...
When was the last time you really needed to talk and reached out to someone who:
A. Gave you unsolicited advice
B. Said something that only made you feel ashamed, alone and misunderstood
C. Made you regret even reaching out
D. Made your phone call about themselves, comparing and telling you that they have it worse than you
E. All of the above!
How often does this happen?
​
This scenario has played out many times in my life, which left me feeling alone, hurt, angry, misunderstood, and so much more....but through it all, there was a small part of me that knew there was a better way!
Through the obstacles and challenges in life, I "found" life coaching. I'm a huge advocate of therapy, BUT coaching had a different approach. And it was more helpful with where I was at in life. I found clarity, deep long-lasting healing, new insights and tools. Not only that, I gained supportive and loving people who weren't telling me what to do, but came alongside me in my journey. I realized that all the hurts and baggage of my past were holding me back and that life can be different and better.
The truth is, we cannot navigate life alone. No matter how strong we think we are, our burdens can be too much to carry. I've spent the last decade creating a loving space for people to share the good, the bad and the ugly. As your coach I'm not going to tell you what to do, but help guide you to get clear on what your next steps will be!
Fun Facts
​Favorite pastime: Napping
​
Self-care: I love learning and finding ways to bring in whole food nutrition for me and my family
​
What am I proud of? Continuing to seek for answers and solutions, even when I felt there was no hope
​
Favorite books: The Bible, The 12 Week Year, Atomic Habits
Personal Core Values
-
Healthy communication, no matter how hard the conversation is
​
-
Total honesty, with compassion and love
​
-
Asking questions--there are no dumb questions!
​
-
Meeting people where they're at​​
​
-
Being a life student--there's always something to learn!​
Certifications & Experience:
Certified Life Coach, International Practitioner's and Coaches Association
Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, The Grief Recovery Institute
Certified Infant Massage Educator, Infant Massage USA
With curiosity and compassion, I'm able to help you gain new insights to tap into your gifts and talents. My goal is to help you help yourself by discovering new ways to approach old problems.
I'd love to hear from you. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute chat or send me an email at Teresa@RestorationShoppe.com.
​
I believe in you,
​ Teresa
