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"Ann is dedicated to helping everyone reach their highest creative potential. She is committed, passionate, skilled, and hard-working."
—Laura Orem
Senior Editor at Toad Hall Press

"Ann Bracken is one of the most competent and creative women I know. And I know many. To be an artist so accomplished -- in many genres -- is impressive enough; but to be reliable, persistent, learning, striving, along with this -- is what I admire most. Achievement is an ongoing process that she perfects every day. She is sanguine and upbeat. She personifies good will in the work place. She attracts love from others."
—Grace Cavalieri

 
How does working with a life coach help me make a transition?
A life coach offers support, feedback, and ideas for helping you navigate the difficult waters of transition. You will learn practical ways of taking stock, analyzing self-sabotaging behaviors, devising new strategies, and implementing plans to reach your goals. We often know where we want to go, and a life coach offers no-nonsense tools to help us get there successfully.
What is expressive arts coaching?
Expressive arts coaching, whether done in person, in a small group, or over the phone, is a method of using expressive arts — journaling, poetry, improv, and visual art — to express yourself, to reflect on your current situation, and to achieve positive growth and change.
What are the advantages of this approach?
The arts naturally engage people in a receptive state which helps to create feelings of safety and openness to learning. When we feel safe and our minds are open, we can more readily reflect on our problems and generate new solutions.
Do I need to be creative to work with you?
I believe that everyone is creative in some capacity. So often our definitions limit what we will allow ourselves to experience. I strive to always create a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel respected and honored for their contributions.
What are some of the benefits I can expect?
My clients learn how to:
  • harness the power of story to help create a more fulfilling life and accomplish goals
  • build skills to carry over into all areas of life
  • control destructive thought patterns using positive self-talk
  • gain confidence through exploring alternative art modalities for self-understanding and expression
  • maximize motivation due to increased success
 
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