What is Family on the Edge?
We are a coaching practice that offers support and resources to empower the individual and strengthen their relationships in families facing adversity, both the expected and unexpected.

We coach you through a process of inquiry and personal discovery that will increase your awareness and accountability. This untangling and unhooking from unmet expectations, disappointments and fears opens the door to show you that what lies ahead are indeed life opportunities for new beginnings.

The coaching services we provide are focused on you, the client and are results oriented. We operate with the premise that you have all the knowledge and resources, including the ability to discover and utilize tools and insights to create and be the individual you want to be and to have your family relationship be rewarding and fulfilling.

What does “Turning Heartbreak into New Beginnings” mean?
Many times as individuals, partners and families we experience “heartbreak” because life isn’t happening the way we thought it might or thought it should. Our disappointment, sadness, fear or anger results in a heartbreak of sorts. We believe it is that very heartbreak that can be the catalyst for discovery and recovery in a way that the heart not only heals but also is fuller and more accepting.

Is Family on the Edge only for those facing adversity or some sort of hardship?
Absolutely not. Our purpose is to provide the support, tools and facilitation for family’s to grow and strengthen the family relationship. We know that strong family connections can create the resiliency for the individual members and the family as a whole to deal with all of the surprises, challenges and unpredictability that life hand us at any given time.

The ideal clients for Family On The Edge are folks that are family oriented, respectful, truthful, hopeful, forgiving and have a sense of humor. In short, we work best with people who want the best for themselves and their families and are willing to do what it takes to make it happen.

How is coaching different than therapy and counseling? Coaching is forward focused and targeted at closing the gap between where you are today and where you want to be. It is a partnership between coach and client where the coach requires you to stretch (sometimes beyond your comfort zone) in order to achieve your goals. Together the coach will help you explore your current attitudes, beliefs, and perspectives that are directing your behaviors and help you discern what may be getting in your way to be where you want to be. Coaching starts from the premise that you, the client, are healthy, highly functioning, resourceful and whole. Together we work on goals that come straight from YOU.

Does everyone need a therapist? No. But could everyone benefit from the support of a coach to reach their goals and provide necessary support? Absolutely!

As a client, what can I expect from Family on the Edge?
Whether in individual or family coaching or in the teleclasses and workshops we offer, we provide a safe space for you to explore and evaluate where you are today and identify the underlying issues so you can develop your path for discovery and solutions.

The inquiry based coaching will not only address your heartbreak or adverse situation, it will provide you tools, experiences and resources to sustain and grow your relationship with your self, your family and your community.

How long does the coaching relationship last?
It varies by individual and the situation. The most accurate answer is it lasts as long as it meets the needs of the client. In our experience, most coaching relationships require an initial commitment of at least three months from the clients.

One objective of coaching is to provide and assist the client to establish habits of personal inquiry and accountability. The ultimate goal being that eventually the coach is no longer necessary as you have the tools and resources to “self” coach.

How will I know if working with Family on the Edge is right for me?
We believe that everyone can benefit from coaching. That said, however, our ideal clients are individuals that are family-oriented, respectful, and honest and have a genuine desire and commitment to align who they are and their actions with their values.

We work best with people that are willing to explore and be truthful, even when it is new and uncomfortable; people that are willing to take accountability for themselves and for their relationships.

We also look for individuals who have a good sense of humor and who are not afraid to try something new in their relationships in order to improve them. Is that you?

Is Family on the Edge available to make presentations and/or conduct workshops for schools, groups and/or associations?
Yes, absolutely and we’d be pleased to do so. We welcome the opportunity to present our services to community and corporate groups and associations. In addition, we can create programs and workshops tailored to address the specific topics of interest to the group. Please contact us for more information.