Constructive Life Guidance
How does it work?

Getting started
You need to contact a CLG practitioner and set up an initial interview (see: Contact) during which your coach will explain how a coaching relationship thru the CLG program can be tailored to assist you.

In a first session, we discuss your goals and what particular issue you wish to work on, your background and the general context of the issue. We also discuss your schedule and commitment to the process. With most clients, I work with two evaluation tools, the Five Elements assessment and the Whole Life Profile.

From a problem to a project
I assist you with a program designed to dissolve blockages or difficulties in accomplishing your dreams, help you establish and cultivate a clear direction and purpose, and support you as you take the successive steps leading you to your chosen destination (your goal).

Together, we initially assess or re-evaluate your goals and particular life situation. This thorough overview allows me to work with you in designing a well-suited program that always involves both reflection and preparation with decisive, concrete action.

Constructive change
For all of us, change of any sort, of direction or of approach, means that we are exploring new territory. It is helpful to take bite-size, simple and manageable steps when starting on a new path. It may also be important to teach you powerful energy practices, including meditations or affirmations that support the constructive change you wish to actualize. Or, we might use acupressure protocols or guided meditation to help you dissolve blockages on the physical, or psycho-spiritual levels. If rebalancing your physical health is a cornerstone of your goals, I may refer you to a holistic or allopathic health care provider. We might also work together to tailor a practice that you may already have or improve your performance "in situ" or "in action." This may involve visiting a location (see Feng Shui) or observing you in performance to better support you with constructive feedback. I also encourage you to start a journal, take notes and use various tracking systems that you may already be familiar with or that I will introduce to you. Depending on your experience and needs, I tailor my level of coaching involvement from a light assistance to a more sustained support. (see also Fundamental Features)

Confidentiality
All assessments, information and exchanges are kept completely confidential. Following your lead, I am also happy to coordinate our work within the WLG program with a health care provider, teacher or adviser of your choice.

Flexible arrangements
My fees are based on an hourly rate. In light of your particular circumstances, we discuss both an appropriate schedule and make the necessary financial arrangements. Besides weekly, biweekly or monthly sessions, I also use telephone time and e-mail exchange in between sessions. For long distance coaching, I work with Skype or iChat teleconferencing.

Overall, the CLG programs that I design with clients are learning tools: gradually, you learn to walk the walk. As you move forward, I adapt my coaching to your changing needs with more or less frequent in-person sessions, telephone or internet support. For more Chi Rivers learning tools, see Classes & Activities.