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Wondering what new thing`s can emerge this year? Wanting to heal + grow + connect?
“We have become his poetry, a re-created people that will fulfill the destiny he has given each of us…”
Ephesians 2;10 TPT
We are creative beings - when we cook, talk, walk, dance, work and play. Yet we can sometimes find ourselves stuck, anxious, or we experience something that hits us unexpectedly - a life transition, a loss, an illness. and having an attuned listener to ask questions and provide space to explore can bring support.
Coaching builds a connection experience to hold space, and journey alongside you facilitating your journey through questioning and accountability.. Clients have found that it can bring fresh perspectives and discoveries,. It can also help you sift through painful experiences and reconnect back to a place of peace and rest. As you create you can often “see” yourself more clearly and “hear” what you body and spirit may need.
What makes RayJoyCreative Coaching unique is that my approach uses creativity, neuroscience and faith based practices tailored to your own journey,. Talking is important but in the act of creation we birth new insights and new possibilities.
Whether you are dealing with emotional struggles such as anxiety, grief and loss, burnout or wanting to explore a change of career, location or just feel something is missing. At RayJoy Coaching I draw from a well of experience in teaching, intercultural training, arts and counseling to support you in finding the right path forwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be “ good at art” to do Art Life Coaching?
No! Absolutely not! Life Art Coaching is in no way an Art lesson. When we create images we are engaging the right brain and often answers will emerge that may even surprise you, This is a simple process and we can find the way that works best for you..
Can I have a discovery call and then decide?
Yes! Discovery calls are for you to understand the process and for me to find out what you are looking for. Each person is special and unique so it is important to take time to see if I am a good fit for you. A call will last 60 minutes and involves an intake form and some questions.
How does it work?
Coaching is an interactive experience where we discover your goals, passions, or identify stuck and hurting places and work together using creative practices to help you create actionable goals. In an initial discovery call I will ask some guided questions to determine what kind of activities will best suit your needs and unique goals.
All sessions are guided and so you do not have to worry about coming up with ideas yourself. It is a safe, enjoyable process aimed at allowing subconscious things to emerge. If you are interested in a more Biblical approach I am also comfortable with using a Biblical or prayer centered framework drawing from Biblical Counseling and Prayer ministry.
Sample Sessions
- Initial Discovery Call ( Q and A, information gathering, discussion of needs and process )
- Relaxation and breathing techniques/ prayer time/ vagus nerve activations followed by discussion of completed exercizes
- Art Creation session with a specific theme
- Moving from left and right brain activities e.g. painting followed by discussion of what is emerging for you and what to do next
- Final session may include a review of work and actionable future goals.
Some people prefer traditional coaching question and intention led approaches, some like to create while we have a session, It is flexible and most of all designed for you to feel comfortable with no pressure other than the gentle encouragement to love what you make, no matter what that looks like.
What is the difference between art therapy and art life coaching?
Although I trained for a number of years in Art Therapy full certification as a qualified therapist usually takes many years and requires supervision and registration to a board. Therapy itself generally deals with deeper mental health issues which may need medication or longer term help. These can be past centered, such as related to childhood (CPTSD) or may require a specific diagnosis and medication.
I recommend if you are in need of mental health assessments that you contact a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist Coaching tends to be present and future oriented and is intended to help you identify problems, patterns and work towards measurable goals.
Is it confidential?
100%
What happens in our sessions stays in the strictest confidence just like seeing a therapist
How long does it usually take to see results?
For Art Life Coaching 4 - 6 sessions is recommended *Session 1 is a discovery call
For other modalities such as a Immanuel Joy connection session or and follow up a 1 time session can be helpful and I would recommend following up with that in your own time through creative writing, journaling or image creation.
The time that your coaching process will take depends on the complexities of your goals and your openess to the process.
Contemporary Science shows us that our Brains have amazing levels of plasticity (ability to grown and change). Creativity in the broadest sense taps into this, both colour and frequency can promote health and lower stress. The work of musician MIchael Tyrrell on his wholetones collection continues to show through collaborative research that sound heals.
There are so many people whose work I love and admire - Susan Magsamen has written this book "Your Brain on Art" and it is jam packed full of inspirational studies on how creativity resources our minds and bodies.
I also am so thankful for Writers and researchers of faith in this field, people such as Dr Jim Wilder - "the chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works". Life Model Works an amazing ministry. I also follow the work of Dr Geoff Holsclaw and his wife Cyd on the Embodied Faith podcast.
As part of coaching I can share with you practical tools but further resources for your growth.
Hi! My name is Rachel Joy and I have been based in Japan for 20 years but come from the UK.
I love the Arts, I have made various forms of it (stories, songs, poems, performances, drawings, photographs) ever since I can remember as it has always been a way to deal with my emotions as an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person). One of my favorite Picasso ideas is that only as we begin to re-experience life through the eyes of a child and it`s wonder can we become more attuned to ourselves, our bodies.
I love nature and can usually be found taking photos as I walk near the river, perhaps it is because although I was born in London I actually grew up in the countryside. I remember staying on a farm as a child and helping to birth a baby calf ! Endless summers were spent climbing trees, immersed in the beautiful works of CS Lewis (the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe books), and later Tolkien.
I love herb teas, and my current passion is forest bathing which I discovered here in Japan. I think nature is really important and I am exploring adding forest therapy.
On my own healing journey of 30± years I have been the ”woman at the well someone, thirsty and hungry for healing. I have journeyed through diagnosis of endometriosis, chronic pain and have survived past partner (emotional and physical) abuse.
Art and writing helped me to connect with myself and connect with God at times when I could not share what I was going through in other ways. I am so grateful for all that I have learned and overcome thanks to community, faith and a variety of tools from the ancient wisdom of the Bible to contemporary somatic practices.
Our nervous system needs regulation, our bodies are designed to nurtured in relationships, in community but sometimes that does not happen.. Coaching allows you to receive attunement and deep listening.
I consider the work of coaching to be a sacred space for the benefit of each clients healing and growth.
CERTIFICATIONS
+ Art Therapy facilitation (Canadian Institute Art Therapy)
+ OIC Biblical Counselling
+ Art Life Coaching
+ Psychological First Aid
+ Somatic Body integrated techniques (Vagus Nerve exercizes)
+ Experience in the field (post disaster zones.)
Creativity helps you to find the glimmers...
I love the term "glimmer", it means the opposite of triggers. We can get "triggered" by painful memories, gried, and situations that remind of us of negative experiences. Art can help you give voice to the pain and release it, but the idea of glimmers Coined by by licensed clinical social worker Deb Dana and later a post by psychologist Dr. Justine Grosso, went viral in a TikTok video in February (2022) shows us that even though we may experience stuck-ness, setbacks, pain, suffering as we connect and attune to JOY we train our brains to become more resilient.
Not only do you gain clarity but you can start to "see" and be empowered to create your destiny.