Existential Wellness Coaching
Jennifer Poole MA CPC
Certified Spiritual Director
Move from conflict to connection with...
Counseling to support you in integrating the past.
Communication skills to be more effective in the present.
Spiritual Direction to support you in exploring what you believe.
Coaching to find practices to create the future you desire.
Spiritual Counseling
As an interfaith counselor, I will hold the space for you to sort out your past experiences and encourage you to create a spiritual practice that will support you in your own healing and wellness. My own spiritual beliefs are influenced by teachings of an interfaith approach to the teachings Jesus, Buddhism, Taoism, Non-Dualism, Carl Jung, Integral Psychology and Mysticism. I am comfortable exploring everything from Astrology, Human Design, and modern Gnosticism to supporting the skeptical atheist in finding more pragmatic ways to create a life of meaning. My training in Non-Religious Spiritual Direction was designed to help us support people who have been harmed by high control religion as they deconstruct beliefs that caused psychological harm.
2023- Certified in Spiritual Direction, Center for Non-Religious Spirituality.
2005-MAAT- Master's Applied Theology, Marylhurst University ( Interfaith Pastoral Counseling)
1999-BS Psychology, Portland State University
Compassionate Communication
In 2007, I was introduced to Non-Violent Communication. It is also known as Compassionate Communication. I trained for a few years with in Portland, took courses in mediating with children, and completed a year long training through Bay Area NVC. Though I would not describe myself as a purist in the style of Non-Violent Communication, I find the formula extremely valuable for communicating empathetically.
I integrate the basic concepts from Non-Violent Communication with the concepts taught by Daniel Goleman and his research on Emotional and Social Intelligence.
Whole Person Life Coaching
My year long training as a Whole Person Life Coach, was an important shift as I realized that with counseling alone, people can get stuck in their story and let limiting beliefs continue to limit them from moving forward into a life that they truly long for. Life Coaching support individuals in becoming the authors of their own lives. When you have processed your pain and are ready to take future steps to move forward, coaching will challenge your limiting beliefs and help keep you accountable.
2007 - Whole Person Life Coach Certification. https://coachtrainingworld.com
Parenting
I don't ascribe to one parenting style as the magical formula for all families. I do draw from various programs that emphasize the importance of self-regulation, empathy and connection. Learning these types of parenting tools not only helps you become a more affective parent and partner, they can help you reparent yourself.
I certified as a Parent Educator in the following programs..
International Network for Children and Families. https://www.incaf.com
Hand in Hand Parenting -http://www.highconflict.net
I also draw from the teachings of Dr. Laura Markam's Ah-Ha Parenting and Dan Seigal's Whole Brain Child
Psychedelic Integration
In 2024 I completed Mindscape's training to become a Psychedelic Integration Specialist.
Many people have used psychedelics and plant medicine for various reasons. Some are trying to explore their subconscious; some are seeking healing, some are using these medicines to create a sense of meaning. A psychedelic experience can be a profoundly meaningful experience. However, if you don't take the time to integrate that experience into your actual life, then it remains little more than a memory of an incredible experience. Integration coaching is a way to help you alchemize your experience into sustainable change.
The Enneagram and Personal Growth
The Enneagram is a tool used to understand personality styles while facilitating personal growth through self-awareness. I was first introduced to it in 2000, at Marylhurst University, while earning my master's degree.
Since that time, I have taken many continuing education trainings in the Enneagram.
In 2016, I completed a year long training for healers and mental health providers. It is by far my favorite tool for cultivating self awareness and personal growth.
If you want to understand yourself and others, while taking your personal growth to another level, this tool is for you.
Foe more information and classes specific to the Enneagram I recommend