Ivy Walker
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Hi Cohort 23! Please feel free to introduce yourselves in this forum. You can also use this space to discuss sharing travel and lodging arrangements for the June Intensive. We will be discussing this also in the upcoming Orientation videos. Click on the “Subscribe” button, if you would like to receive an email of the replies in this forum. Cheers~ Ivy
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Here is a link to a video created by the ICF going over key points of attaining a credential at any level. For PCC ACSTH, start the video at 6:05 minutes. To listen to specifics about the application requirements (including client logs, CCE credits, CKA test and transcripts), go to 10:30 minutes.
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Hi Cohort 21! Please use this forum to introduce yourselves and begin the conversation before we get together for Foundations.
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@sophie
Hi Sophie, I really appreciate your post and share of how nature has greatly affected and spoken into your recent path. Also, the naming of the doorway that listening provides, as an entry into a transpersonal space with nature. Yes! this is such an amazing space to invite clients into greater awareness of– that transpersonal, attuned space of relationship with nature-earth. It’s what we are each up to, in unique ways, as NCC’s.
Your post also had me thinking about the definition of the divine feminine. As you mentioned, the pandemic has so many re-experiencing and re-thinking a relationship with nature, for various reasons. I had a curiosity about how the notion of the feminine could be expanded into something more applicable or available to all genders. My thinking is that the patriarchy has done a huge disservice to fuel these dualisms– and allow only certain experiences for each gender (even saying there are only two)–masculine/feminine. And I also can’t deny that Ecofeminism raises incredibly important points about the somatic relationship of female bodies to earth, etc, to bring more balance into the whole picture. It’s all interesting to ponder.
You wrote, “the concept of ecofeminism stood out, the embracing and recognition of the interdependence and connection humans have with the earth. Perhaps this linked with my desire to embrace more of my own feminine in terms of heart-centered over cognitive, analytical interpretation,”….. My curiosity is circling around how ecopsychology, attunement, and nature-connected coaching could invite more opportunities for those who have a longing (maybe even an unknown need/longing) for that heart-centered balance to re-enter their lives. If you wish to reply,–what components do you see or think about to help western-euro people to reconnect with their hearts and nature?
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@ Ally
Hi Ally, it’s interesting to learn ecopsychology is why you applied to this program. I really feel that quote about “The needs of the planet are the needs of the person, the rights of the person are the rights of the planet.” It makes me think how if this field was taught in general education how different the world would be. Gratitude to people like you who love the earth and feel her so deeply. I know you’ll be a great guide for your clients with your enthusiasm and passion for mother nature. Ecostress is a term I hear recently and that there is therapy for it. Your post made me think of acknowledging that and investigating it in myself more. -
I am posting a reply here for Sul (who is experiencing difficulties with this forum):
Hi Heather, I like your reflections about connection and relationship with land and ecosystem is supported by ecopsychology and reinforces our path as nature-connected coaches. I agree with the principle you shared that creates the container for the individuals self autonomy. It is a great reminder for us as coaches to be in a client led coaching session. It seems both fields empower the person to claim their truest experience in and as nature without outside definition or authority. Thanks for reminding me this is such an interesting role to be stepping into as coach because it’s kind of like a very vulnerable place to hold while someone consciously connects to nature and seeks guidance and claims that without being told how to.
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