I support parents, partners, siblings and adult children who have a relative with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), high emotional sensitivity, Bipolar, depression and other mental health challenges. Second Nature Relationship Coaching grew out of my desire to give hope and direction to others by sharing the emotional and practical skills that transformed my relationship with my own daughter. (See us pictured below!)
Through my lived experience along with my ongoing education in emotional support and wellbeing, I developed a strong sense of how to help families cope. Second Nature’s coaching model integrates proven therapeutic skills and emotional well-being philosophies that puts people on a path to positive relationships.
I live in Decatur, Georgia and work with clients all across the country.
My background includes:
Leader, National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder 12-Week Family Connections™ Course
Small group leader, Family Connections' Managing Suicidality & Trauma Recovery Course for parents
Emotion Coach Certificate through The Gottman Institute
Completed DBT Skills Training through Emory University’s Child and Adolescent Mood Disorder Program
25+ year career as a corporate and nonprofit communications professional and consultant
Trained in LEAP®️ Institute communications program to help those with loved ones who may be unaware of their mental illness or unwilling to accept treatment.
Completed Mindful Self-Compassion Skills Training with Dr. Kristen Neff and Dr. Chris Germer
5+ years of continuing education and training as an active family support group participant and presenter at Skyland Trail, a leading nonprofit mental health treatment organization
