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Kate Siner Francis PhD - Articles About Kate
Distinguishing qualities of my work: Expertise I have my Ph.D in psychology which provides me with a depth of insight into why individuals act or respond the way that they do and how that behavior might be changed. My knowledge of psychological theories of personal development gives me a useful understanding of which methods are most useful in helping people in advanced stages of development. My coaching practice, founded on this knowledge, is designed to provide intelligent, motivated and creative people with the support and challenge they need to be their personal best. My therapy practice is a multi-modal approach designed to work with the individual character and personal styles of processing that each client possesses to help uncover and release old patterns an effect personal growth. Vision: I am able to see, draw out, and give form to clients dreams and visions. Organization: I have excellent organizational skills which allow me to aid projects and individuals in most efficently making their visions reality. Creativity: 15 years of engaging in and analysing the creative process. Energy: I have a tremendous amount of energy and I am able to move projects or process forward with this energy while simultaneously holding and caring for the more subtle and yet still essential parts of the process. Wisdom: My life has been dedicated to understanding and learning from my own personal experience. I balance my subjective knowledge with objective listening skills and intuition to understand and support clients. Intuition:I find the sparks, in a person or a project. The sparks are where great stores of energy can be found and released. I listen for the yearning, the drive, and the essence. I become the client ally and work with her or him to bring this essential nature more fully into the world. Integrity:I make an effort to be sure that every aspect of my practice emphasizes respect for the unique individual with which I am working. My background Born with an artistic temperament and a love of the unknown, and becoming a single parent in my twenties, I learned to maintain and develop my passion while doing the laundry and making a living. I believe these experiences are reflected in my work, which is both expansive and pragmatic. I have spent the last 15 years learning and practicing alternative approaches to growth and development. A significant part of my life is guided by my passion to deeply understand human experience and to support individuals in their personal work. I was drawn to this field through an instinctive tug that enticed me to take home books on psychology and religion from the library when I was still in my early teens, encouraged me to study bodywork in my early twenties, and continued to lure me through my doctoral degree. I have a Ph.D. in psychology. I have intensive training in group process and I have studied coaching through The Coaching Alliance. Sort By: Date | Popularity
 Connection vs. Separation in Personal GrowthWhen we understand that we are not separate from our wants and needs, we are able to be more competently and confidently create what we most deeply want. Many of us have adopted a separatist view of our experience, when we could be better served by a holistic view. A shift from one view to another can be very helpful in advancing our personal growth. Reconciling Passion and BalanceHow do those who are deeply passionate about their work balance their lives? I have written a few articles on the topic of balance and could list several ways “to balance your life” but that does not seem to answer the deeper question that is being asked. This question I suspect is much more complicated than the basics of work/life balance. Working with FearInevitability when people are attempting to change their lives, they hit a wall of fear. When asked about it, they might say things like: I am afraid that I will be alone for the rest of my life, or what I want comes at too high of a price. Instead of thinking that fear is a sign that you are doing something wrong try finding ways of acknowledging your fears and persisting in the face of them. If you are uncertain how to do that, try some of these ideas to how you respond to feeling fear. Balancing Your Life as a Working ParentWithout a doubt one of the most difficult issues encountered by parents with children is balance. This article discusses four areas to focus on to help keep your sanity. Success: First StepsOur success, whether it is a lifetime goal or a goal for the year, hinges on our ability to create an accomplishable plan to get there. One of the reasons that change is difficult for people is because they see such a big gap between where they are and their goal. Usually, there is one piece to the puzzle that once in place makes the goal much more achievable. The following paragraphs offer some problem solving tips aimed at helping you figure out and follow through on your plan. Success: Solutions to Three Common Stumbling BlocksPeople choose coaching for many reasons. Often, it is because deep inside they want something more than what they have but they don’t completely understand what it is or they can’t see the way to make it happen. Even when someone is certain about the direction they want their life to take, there are moments of disillusionment and apathy. In this section, I respond to some common statements I hear from my clients when we start to discuss their larger visions and give them solutions. Success: Overcoming the Top 3 Most Limiting HabitsThere are some habits that get in the way of our taking our next steps and achieving our goal. This article addresses three common limiting habits: negative self-talk, fear, and disbelief and suggests alternative behaviors that are more supportive of the success you desire. Benefits of Life CoachingDid you ever say to yourself, “I wish I could…, or, if only someone could help me figure this out…, or, the weeks, months, and years go by so quickly I can’t keep up…, or possibly, why can’t I make this work?” Well, it is these types of feelings that are addressed through coaching. Breaking the Habits that Hold you BackForget for a moment all that you have learned about commitment to your goals, all every relative or friend has ever said to you, and all the things you regularly say to yourself. If you have struggled with reaching your goals do what I recommend all my clients do, “commit to doing something different.” Success: What hold you back?Frequently, when people are unable to reach their goals, they start to look for flaws in themselves in order to figure out what went wrong. They might remember every time that anyone ever told them that they “don’t have what it takes” or they “never follow through.” They might think, “what is wrong with me that I want these things but I am unable to sustain my focus on my goal long enough to get them.” If this sounds like you, then you might find the following information helpful.
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