by Daniel | Dec 10, 2019 | Integration Lifestyle, Popular, The Circle
When we establish and honor an explicit structure for the coaching, the client feels the relationship as safe, welcoming, and solid. Doug Silsbee Paraphrased from his book 'The Mindful Coach' Leo Zeff Created Explicit Agreements, Why Don’t You? I was...
by Daniel | Nov 26, 2018 | Popular, The Circle
Safety Guidelines for Guides, Psychedelic Integration Practitioners, and Other Leaders This is a riff on the safety guidelines recently released by Chacruna. I have tons of respect for Chacruna, but I wanted to tweak the guidelines. I’m a white dude with plenty...
by Daniel | Jul 5, 2018 | The Circle
Late Night Thoughts on Mindfulness of the Body Learning to practice Mindfulness of the Body has been one of the most useful things I’ve done to help deal with difficult emotions and experiences that arise before, during, and/or after a session. Sometimes called...
by Daniel | Jun 8, 2018 | The Circle
On Listening Have you ever been in one of those gatherings where everyone has a chance to share, and you know your turn to talk is coming up soon, and you can’t listen to anything anyone else is saying? Maybe you’re all wrapped up in scripting your...
by Daniel | Apr 22, 2018 | The Circle
On Using Your Words Yesterday my Wife and I were driving back to the bay from Los Angeles. About 4 hours in, things started to get tense. We managed to trigger each other, and for about fifteen minutes, we alternated between sniping at each other and just throwing off...
