Life Coach Creative Approach

Love her story! ❤️

Drew Barrymore seems like one of Hollywood’s happiest celebrities - but she almost didn’t make it to adulthood. After becoming a drug addict at just 10 years old, Drew was committed to a mental hospital by her own mother - but just when she thought she’d lost everything, Adam Sandler stepped in. Watch as Drew reveals new details about her harrowing experience in the lockdown facility, her mom’s abandonment, and how her friendship with Adam gave her the strength to survive and taught her the true meaning of family. #drewbarrymore #adamsandler #snl #celebrityfriendship

Love & Transitions: Growing Through Every Chapter”

Love isn’t just about one day—it’s about how we show up for ourselves and others every day. If Valentine’s Day left you feeling reflective, know that transitions—whether in love, career, or personal growth—are opportunities for renewal. Embrace the journey ahead with an open heart. You are worthy of love, growth, and new beginnings.
Love isn’t just about one day—it’s about how we show up for ourselves and others every day. If Valentine’s Day left you feeling reflective, know that transitions—whether in love, career, or personal growth—are opportunities for renewal. Embrace the journey ahead with an open heart. You are worthy of love, growth, and new beginnings.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

NAVIGATING LIFE TRANSITIONS

Life transitions can feel overwhelming—whether it’s a career change, a shift in relationships, or stepping into a new phase of life. But transitions don’t have to be setbacks; they can be the beginning of something new. Transitional Life Coaching with a Creative Approach can help you move forward with confidence and clarity, using fresh perspectives and innovative tools to navigate change.

✨ I offer a free 30-minute consultation to explore whether coaching is right for you. Visit www.lifecoachcreativeapproach.com to learn more, or go straight to my Getting Started page: lifecoachcreativeapproach.com/getting-started.

Transitional Life Coaching with Caroline a Creative Approach Embark on a nurturing journey of embracing life’s transitions, one stride at a time.

Finding Hope After Disappointment

As we step into a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the moments that shaped us—both the joyful and the challenging ones. Disappointments may have left their mark, but they don’t have to define your future. They can be the starting point for growth, resilience, and transformation.

It’s okay to take time to process, to feel, and to heal. Small steps can lead to big changes. Together, we can:
• Turn setbacks into lessons that help you grow.
• Reconnect with what truly matters to you.
• Create a simple, clear plan to move forward with confidence.

You don’t have to go through this alone. With the right support, hope and clarity are closer than you think. Let’s work together to turn this transition into a new beginning.

Ready to take the first step? Visit my website at lifecoachcreativeapproach.com or email me at [email protected] to schedule a free consultation. Let’s start your journey today.

Life has a way of teaching us through its twists and turns, helping us grow and refine our understanding of who we are. Over time, we learn to let go of the expectations placed on us—by others or even by ourselves—and embrace what truly feels right.

Keanu Reeves’ message about quieting external voices and trusting your own inner wisdom deeply resonates. It’s a reminder that the most fulfilling path is the one you create for yourself, shaped by your experiences, values, and moments of resilience. Life isn’t about living up to someone else’s vision; it’s about discovering your own truth, honoring your journey, and finding joy in the process of becoming.

Great Actor Keanu Reeves 60 years old 🌺💙 Keanu Reeves once said : "Sometimes, it feels like the world is a constant stream of voices, all eager to tell you who you should be, where you belong, or how to live your life. These voices can start to weigh on you, leaving little room for your own thoughts. They may tell you what’s ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ for you, but the reality is, they’re only seeing a fragment of your journey—just a moment in time. They haven’t walked your path, felt your struggles, or seen the moments of resilience that define who you really are.

You reach a point where you realize that no one else can truly understand your experiences. The noise from others doesn’t reflect who you are; it just reflects who they think you should be. And the more you listen to that, the harder it becomes to hear your own voice. But here’s the thing: that inner voice of yours? It’s powerful. It’s wiser than the loudest opinion out there because it’s connected to everything you’ve lived, everything you know.

To find peace, you sometimes have to let go of expectations. Tune out the voices that don’t understand the weight of your choices or the purpose in your steps. You are the only one who can make sense of your own journey. Choose the path that feels right, that resonates with your own truth, not someone else’s perception. It’s okay to move at your own pace, to find joy in the quiet spaces, and to honor what feels authentic to you.

At the end of the day, life isn’t about meeting other people’s expectations; it’s about discovering what fulfills you, what moves you, and what allows you to keep evolving. So keep listening to that inner voice, stay grounded in your values, and remember that the most important story is the one you’re living, moment by moment. It’s yours to shape, and every choice you make brings you closer to who you are meant to be."

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Instead of saying, "i know what it feels like", let's say "i cannot imagine your heartbreak".
instead of saying, "you're strong, you'll get through this, let's say " you'll hurt, and I'll be here.
instead of saying, "you look like you're doing well, let's say, "how are you holding up today?"
instead of saying, "healing takes time", let's say "healing has no timeline".
instead of saying, "everything happens for a reason, let's say "this must feel so terribly senseless right now".
and when there are no words to say at all, you don't need to try and find some. love speaks in silences too.
~ 'words' by Ullie Kaye Poetry
~ Art by Jennifer Yoswa

Here’s my new website!Inspiring New Vision, Purpose, Meaning and Creativity amid Life Transitions
Personal and Professional Life Coaching
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Caroline Rickson Transition Life Coach Creative Approach Personal and Professional Life Coaching

Caroline Rickson, CPC, DTATI, BA,
Life Coach Creative Approach

email: [email protected]

I specialize in personal and professional development coaching for individuals seeking support with life transitions. I have learned through my own personal experiences and through working with clients, life has many unexpected turns. As a result, limiting patterns and beliefs may develop and affect how you view yourself, manage your thoughts and emotions, relate to others, and move through your day to day life.

As your life coach, I partner with you to increase confidence, reduce stress, increase motivation and creativity, discover purpose and meaning, heal hurts, overcome blocks, feel connected, live a balanced life, and achieve your version of success.

You are the expert on yourself. Our goals and action plans are developed collaboratively. I strive to provide a space that is non-judgmental, safe, creative and dynamic. In session, we will reflect on your choices, desires, obstacles, patterns and dreams. Depending on your needs and interests, I provide traditional “talk” coaching, self exploration through art, or a combination of both. If you decide to explore art as an avenue for expression and exploration, no “talent” or experience is required. I offer life coaching in individual, group and workshop settings. I have extensive experience and endeavor to work with adults and teens from diverse backgrounds.

Who and Why do People go to Life Coaching?

People from all walks of life, interests and backgrounds seek coaching. Some examples for participating in coaching include:

Improving personal relationships with friends, family, and partners
Turning down one's inner critical voice in order to move forward
Transitioning through divorce, medical issues, grief and loss
Adjusting to new careers, promotions, environments
Caregivers needing support
Practicing self care
Living a healthier lifestyle
Adjusting to challenges at school
Developing Boundaries
Creating new possibilities
Benefits of Life coaching:

It’s strength based and empowers you to change your life
Provides clarity in overcoming obstacles
Helps you design a plan to achieve and actualize your dreams
Holds you accountable to your plan by having someone to answer to
Helps you work toward goals which can bring confidence and peace of mind and ultimately more meaning to life
Moves the present toward a future that you designed
Focuses on how to get there rather than on what’s in the way
Offers emotional support and creates confidence
It is practical, straightforward and optimistic
Benefits of Incorporating Creative Expression with Life Coaching:

Creative expression helps you feel more centered in your body
It’s an excellent avenue for self exploration and self expression
It reduces stress
Thoughts and emotions can be conveyed safely through art
You become more trusting of your senses
Expressing yourself through images allows some detachment and this helps you relate more effectively to challenging issues
Creative Expression is filled with release and fun!
No art experience is required!
Professional Experience:

For the last twenty years, I’ve worked in the human services field in various settings and capacities:

Mental Health Agencies, Psychotherapist/Art Therapist, Lancaster PA
Retirement Communities, Activity Director, Lancaster PA
School, Painting Professor, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Arts Council, Office and Event Manager, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Residential Homes, Community Integration Counselor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Television Station, Publicist, Toronto Ontario, Canada
Certifications and Professional Memberships:

CPC, Certified Professional Life Coach, Life Coach Institute of Orange County
ADC, National Activity Director Certified
Professional Member - The International Expressive Art Therapy Association
Education:

DTATI - Graduate Diploma, Toronto Art Therapy Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
BA - Concentration Visual Arts, University Of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Diploma Television Broadcasting, Canadore College, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Is Life Coaching different than Therapy?

Therapy is different than coaching in that therapy is part of the medical field. Therapists are trained to work with individuals with significant mental health issues and to diagnose clients.

Life coaches are non-medical. Life coaches collaborate with clients by using their coaching skills and asking questions to allow clients to explore and find answers. Coaches work on helping clients identify what is happening now and what they want for the future.

Self Pay:
Free 30 minute introductory video session to get further information and determine if we are a good fit.
Coaching Intake $70
Hourly Coaching Session $70

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