Life Coaching
Welcome to Self-Compassion Coaching with Diane Linsley. I'm a certified life coach specializing in self-compassion, life transitions, and spiritual development.
This website is a gold mine of information for clients and coaches alike. Most of the processes I use in my coaching practice can be found in the articles and guided meditations .
What is Self-Compassion Coaching?
Self-compassion is the highest form of self-love. It's a spiritual skill that grows stronger the more you practice.
Self-compassion differs from self-esteem in some important ways. Self-esteem is situational. It is based on what you do and your performance in the world. Self-esteem is important because it largely determines your level of success and your ability to achieve your goals. Your feelings of self-esteem indicate how well you are able to meet the challenges of life. Self-esteem often fluctuates, and it can be affected by many factors in the outer world.
Many of us have experienced having our self-esteem shattered by traumatic events that leaves us less able to cope with the challenges of life. At times like this, self-compassion can heal us. Self-compassion is not dependent on other people or our physical situation. It's a skill we can practice every day.
Self-compassion is more than just self-care . Self-care is important, but self-compassion goes further to include self-discipline and taking responsibility for what we do. It involves deep healing and personal growth work. It also includes strengthening our relationship with God.
The processes I teach require time and effort, along with the ability to think clearly and the willpower to change habits of thought and action. Ideally, the processes should be practiced frequently until they become second nature. The benefits of self-compassion come as a result of doing the work.
Types of Coaching that I Offer
Emotional Coaching - Emotional intelligence is a skill that anyone can learn. It's especially helpful during difficult times such as divorce or the death of a loved one.
Relationship Coaching - Good relationships require us to overcome codependency and develop healthy boundaries . They also require us to work on our shadow material so we can stop projecting it onto other people.
Voice Dialogue Coaching - Do you ever feel like you are being pulled in two different directions, and you can't make a choice? Voice Dialogue is a process that helps us understand the different parts of ourselves (our inner voices). It's the best method for doing shadow work that I know of. It can also be used for emotional healing when we work with voices such as the Inner Child and the Inner Critic .
Spiritual Coaching - I support people who are going through faith transitions or enlightenment . A lot of things can happen on the spiritual path, and it helps to have someone to talk to who has been through these things. I also do dreamwork coaching .
How to Begin Self-Compassion Coaching
Before contacting me, please read the article called What is Life Coaching? If you feel ready to move ahead with coaching, see the coaching page for contact information.
Check out the articles and guided meditations . To receive new recordings, please subscribe to my YouTube channel or Insight Timer . Also see the links page for other websites and resources.
Be well,
Diane Linsley