{"id":20,"date":"2015-02-13T04:29:16","date_gmt":"2015-02-13T04:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelightpoint.org\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2024-12-11T01:52:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T01:52:45","slug":"the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/walkonwatercoaching.com\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"My Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-6f5ce394\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">peggy@walkonwatercoaching.com<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4a9a63da\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">My clients are people who are generally well-functioning but feel stuck in some area of their lives. Although I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in the State of Idaho and I understand mental health disorders, I prefer to use strength-based approach that does not pathologize the real life challenges people face. My approach focuses on creating goals, maintaining motivation for goals, and exploring the inevitable obstacles that arise when a person seeks change. Real, heart-deep change takes hard work and honest soul-searching, but a trusted counselor\/coach can help you to identify the changes you want to make and provide the insight and gentle accountability you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>I believe in a Christian coaching\/counseling approach because anyone can teach you skills, but only God can transform your life and give you the peace you crave, especially in troubled times.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-36785642952c9206b4c82802e4a67528\">&#8220;I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength&#8221; Philippians 4:13.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My approach helps individuals who want to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Reap the growth and blessings that come from adversity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Gain more clarity and re-establish balance during a life transition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Improve their relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Be a positive influence on their children <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Leverage their unique personal strengths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Deepen their relationship with God<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Feel more personal peace and freedom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Recognize and live by their core values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Discover and act upon their deeper life purpose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I specialize in helping women ages 18 to 80 who are dealing with:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">faith crises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">relationship challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">parenting woes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">self-sabotage and feeling stuck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">religious perfectionism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">life transitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I specialize in helping girls ages 8 to 14 who are dealing with:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">critical self-talk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">feelings of loneliness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">negative feelings about their changing bodies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">roller coaster emotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">perfectionism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">shame and a disconnection with God<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong> PARENTS, PRE-TEEN and ADOLECENT GIRLS NEED HELP!<\/strong> Girls are under incredible pressure! Girls seek to find their identity by comparing themselves to the unrealistic standards of beauty and performance bombarding them in our unhealthy culture. &#8220;Comparison is the thief of joy&#8221; that leaves them feeling, &#8220;I can&#8217;t measure up,&#8221; &#8220;Something is wrong with me.&#8221; They need to feel <em>belonging<\/em> as a beloved daughter of God. They need to discover that their identity comes from building character strengths, like courage, compassion, and integrity. <strong>They need to know that their changing bodies have a beautiful purpose.<\/strong> <strong>They need to discover that &#8220;wise place&#8221; inside of them that connects them to the encouragement and guidance of the Holy Spirit<\/strong>. God can give them an identity that no one can take away. (<em>See Ephesians <\/em>1 &amp; 2.) <strong>I use a family-centered approach that supports parents and the girls they love.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-pink-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf1d029e1a468a056759f938dd595b46\"><a href=\"https:\/\/peggymcfarland.com\/?p=77\">LEARN MORE ABOUT MY HEALTHY TRANSITIONS FOR GIRLS COACHING CURRICULUM <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Resources That I Use Often<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Depending upon your needs and preferences, I may suggest one or more of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath\/dp\/159562015X\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TVJK33ZTSAAO&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tzTq2objWEeEuDfsyEjlT7t8vy-vaQWWdn3j2cTNCAmSBbcFrt9JdamcMeeOlvWD_g1RqToenWiCLcHGwKRcGD3CNyytEc-cdPhzNdQWvaMgFcaIf1JAQWsLe9QvmJ3-8jqC1rc69cfkg_khSbQvGLHOcOPdqANVGjjZ00IQRlCSXrKQtOO9MQK-OHxyqS1GISbGQiVUOx87WWA3171MwAHligFY3RVOBcTJv0ByfF4.oc7F7NV5x0ov0uCuuAmeB44Htle0ai7bx86AA2TJT1w&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=clifton+strengthsfinder+2.0+with+access+code&amp;qid=1717252640&amp;sprefix=strengthfin%2Caps%2C241&amp;sr=8-1\">Strengthfinders 2.0<\/a> assessment to give you a detailed understanding of your personal strengths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-anatomy-of-peace-fourth-edition-the-arbinger-institute\/1139432756\">The Anatomy of Peace<\/a> to help couples and individuals transform conflict and discover new and more peaceful \u201cways of being.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healingthroughchrist.org\/recovery-workbook-working-the-steps\/\">Healing Through Christ workbook<\/a>, &nbsp;a Christ-centered approach to the 12-step program.&nbsp; I do not treat addiction, but I believe <strong>the 12-step principles off a path for a deeper connection with God and<\/strong> <strong>a blueprint for healthy living<\/strong>. The 12 steps are invaluable for individuals struggling with religious perfectionism. &nbsp;For Latter-day Saint clients, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deseretbook.com\/product\/5095005.html\">He Did Deliver Me from Bondage,<\/a> as a 12-Step Study of the Book of Mormon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I use the TPRAT assessment to help clients set goals and build strengths in 4 areas of life functioning: attachment, separation, integration, and adulthood. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tprat.com\/\">Learn more about these strengths.<\/a> The TPRAT helps clients to build strengths in my \u201c6-C\u201d areas. (See free handout below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To help girls, age 8 to 14, I wrote a <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Healthy-Transitions-Girls-Strength-Based-Professionals\/dp\/0615727557\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=healthy+Transitions+for+girls&amp;qid=1560656430&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1\">Healthy Transitions for Girls Workbook&nbsp; (294 pages)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Healthy-Transitions-Girls-Handout-Pages\/dp\/1519513755\/ref=pd_sim_14_1\/147-6898106-5986632?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1519513755&amp;pd_rd_r=7fae6227-8fe8-11e9-805d-1340145ddf67&amp;pd_rd_w=0kBfR&amp;pd_rd_wg=Vxpgh&amp;pf_rd_p=90485860-83e9-4fd9-b838-b28a9b7fda30&amp;pf_rd_r=KS6HMN3709894000GX7P&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=KS6HMN3709894000GX7P\">Healthy Transitions for Girls Handout Pages (66 pages<\/a><\/em>) to help girls to navigate the &#8220;minefield&#8221; of media messages and cultural pressures that bombard them today. <a href=\"https:\/\/peggymcfarland.com\/?page_id=922\">LEARN MORE ABOUT MY HEALTHY TRANSITIONS FOR GIRLS COACHING CURRICULUM<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I practice according to the 2023 Ethical Code of the American Association of Christian Counselors.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> You can view the ethical standards that guide my practice <a href=\"https:\/\/aacc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AACC_Code-of-Ethics-2023_FINAL.pdf\">HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Are You Ready to &#8220;Get Out of the Boat&#8221; and <em>Walk on Water?<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-pale-pink-color has-text-color\">I offer a FREE 30-minute consultation: peggy@walkonwatercoaching.com<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:81px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">FREE Download: <strong><em>6 C&#8217;s for More Peace in Everyday Life.<\/em> <\/strong><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/testingimports.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/6-Cs-for-More-Peace-in-Your-Everyday-Life.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 6-Cs-for-More-Peace-in-Your-Everyday-Life.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-52aff0c8-d2cd-4072-9cc9-e6facfcf5e1c\" href=\"https:\/\/testingimports.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/6-Cs-for-More-Peace-in-Your-Everyday-Life.pdf\">6-Cs-for-More-Peace-in-Your-Everyday-Life<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/testingimports.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/6-Cs-for-More-Peace-in-Your-Everyday-Life.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-52aff0c8-d2cd-4072-9cc9-e6facfcf5e1c\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My clients are people who are generally well-functioning but feel stuck in some area of their lives. 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