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Common Questions
1. How do you usually work with clients?
My goal is to is to help you move forward from bereavement by taking the first tentative steps then gathering momentum to then move you forward into a new happier and enriched phase of your life. I aim to do this working with you for two months.
The real reason.
Why?
Some people are stuck in a phase of life after bereavement they can’t imagine being able to move out of, they don’t know how they are ever going to be able to move forward and they certainly don’t enjoy life as they used to.
You don’t want to forget about a loved one but you want to honour them by living your best life.
What?
You will take those first steps.
You will break down your progress into manageable segments.
You will feel liberated and positive.
You will feel your life has more purpose.
You will be ready to try new things or do more of the things you used to love.
After any relapse into grief you will be immediately able to understand what has happened, re-focus and keep moving forward.
You will have strategies to understand why you react in certain ways.
You will be ready to face the world in a new re-invigorated way.
How?
I have spent over 30 years using these techniques and more importantly reflecting on what has worked and what will work for you before feeling qualified to work with you.
I will work with you personally so we aren’t working on general issues people may have we are working on your issues, embracing your circumstances and finding solutions for your issues. Yes, it will involve you working on yourself but it will be a priceless journey and one dare I say, you will enjoy as well.
2. What can I expect from the call?
We are going to be getting to the root of what your specific and personal issues are that are stopping you moving forward, what is currently working for you and what isn’t. When we have some clarity, we will then discuss your goals and aspirations. If we determine I’m the best person to coach you and help you take the next steps to moving forward we can discuss that. If it isn’t a good fit, no problem I can still point you in the direction of further help and resources.
3. Who is Doug Marshall?
After a series of painful life-events including the death of my son in a routine hospital operation, the death of a man who committed suicide in my work-place, the early death of my father and my best friend taking his own life in a shooting incident I have reflected how I have been able to move forward positively in a life in spite of these and other significant events including serious injury and divorce.
It has taken a lot of self-reflection and realisation of how I have used a coaching approach, if you like a “coaching mentality” to keep moving forward. In a career where dealing with death was part of my work and spending many hours with bereaved families, mature reflection and years of experience have inspired me to use what I have harnessed to help others move forward and live the life they deserve.