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Coaching

As a coach, I support complicated people as they explore their internal worlds, understand and value every part of who they are, and live with inner harmony. These posts are about my coaching work.

A little orange cat ponders the cover of Judith Herman’s book Trauma and Recovery

The wisdom of Trauma and Recovery

I read a lot of psychoanalytic writing about suffering in college and grad school, even took a course on trauma theory. But it wasn’t until a few years ago that I encountered the most important modern work on the subject. Here are some of my favorite passages from Judith Herman’s masterpiece.

Hurrah, you found me!

Hurrah, you found me!

I’m so happy you found me through Everywhere Is Queer! As an inner communication coach, I help my fellow LGBTQ+ people find healing and liberation within themselves. Read on to learn about how coaching works, schedule your free hour-long coaching session, and get your EIQ discount.

About meeting in person

About meeting in person

Thank you for coming to visit! Here’s everything you might need to know about working with me in person.

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Coaching FAQ

Working with me is quite different from other forms of one-on-one support you might have tried, like life coaching or traditional therapy. This page has answers to the questions folks ask most.

Hello Lavender reader!

I’m Ash, and I am so happy you found me! Read on to learn about my coaching practice — and be sure to mention LAVENDER during your free first coaching call for a queer-to-queer discount.

Using Internal Family Systems in nonprofit work — or, DEI from the inside out

Using Internal Family Systems in nonprofit work — or, DEI from the inside out

The Internal Family Systems model can bring deeper understanding, more compassionate communication, and greater harmony to bigger human systems — like nonprofits and the communities they serve. This workshop uses IFS to explore diversity, equity, and inclusion “from the inside out.”

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An 8-week Intro to IFS Self-Therapy in Minneapolis, starting this month

Spread the word, Minneapolis: on Wednesday evenings this fall, experienced therapist and teacher Roberta Cullen is teaching an 8-week in-person Intro to IFS Self-Therapy. It’s open to anyone 18 or older, and offered very affordably through Minneapolis Community Education.