Curiosity.  Courage.  Creativity. 

Collaboration.  Connection.  Calm. 

 Concentration.  Confidence.  Clarity.  

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 Welcome to Immanuel...   God with us. 

That is the meaning of Immanuel.  This simple truth reflects my belief that because God is with us then purpose, hope, love, integrity, creativity, healing, and thriving are possible.   

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Get to know me a little...

 

My name is Teriz Michael. 

I am a child of God who is a licensed social worker, professional artist, and certified art educator.
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For twenty years, I have helped peers, colleagues, community leaders, clients, parents, and students  develop and achieve their goals with creativity and compassion. 

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I love to learn, ask questions, serve, and grow!  I  have a relationship-oriented focus and am fascinated by the intricate connections between creative expression, human behavior,  spirituality, cognition, community, and growth.  

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My gift for art led me to discover my love for teaching, and teaching led me to pursue my passion for mental health.  God designed a unique path for me that allowed me to discover and glean many skills and blessings along the journey.

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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/terizmichael/

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Christian Counseling  

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The Bible is bold and accurate in describing the human condition and generous in offering nourishment and medicine to the soul, body, and spirit.  Christian counseling uses the Bible as the reference and framework to address areas of concern, tension, or dysfunction.   How is counseling different than therapy?  Counseling does NOT include clinical assessment, diagnosis, utilization of evidence-based psychotherapeutic modalities, or treatment plans.  

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Christian Counseling includes prayer and ministering to the person using the word of God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, who is the source of wisdom, truth, and counsel.  

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Sessions focus on the Father's love, the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit for life applications and to facilitate inner healing.  

 

My Christian Counseling clients are:

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Individuals, families, and groups.  Clients do not need to be Christian but can expect that Bible passages, prayer, and Biblical principles will guide the sessions and interventions. 

 

Issues my clients struggle with:

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Anger, anxiety, boundaries, complacency, despair, despondency, depression, intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem, obsessive tendencies, attachment issues, emptiness, enmeshment, fear, delusions, broken relations, low motivation, people-pleasing, negative thinking, shame, trauma, and loneliness.

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Coaching

As a creativity coach, I use a collaborative, integrated, and holistic approach that honors the soul, body, and spirit of the person's triune nature.   

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​How are coaching and therapy different?  Coaching deals with present and future goals, accountability, and motivation.  Unlike therapy, it does NOT explore the "what, how, or why" of the past and does not include assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapeutic treatments, or referrals.

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Your vision, barriers, and goals are met with cultural sensitivity, curiosity, empathy, honesty and active listening skills.  These skills contribute to my strengths as a responsive, creative, and compassionate coach.  You can expect insightful feedback including recognition of your gifts and strongest skills while challenging to move you beyond your comfort zone.  

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My coaching clients are:​

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People who can benefit from increased intrinsic motivation, inspiration, focus, confidence, self-validation, courage, originality, connection, and creativity.  

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Creativity is stifled by isolation, and is stimulated by intentional dialogue that facilitates honest introspection, nuanced shifts, and goal setting.

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• Artists, Actors, Writers, Musicians, and Dancers seeking to overcome blocks, develop or refine their artistic voice, or reinvent themselves

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• Educators in pursuit of developing a meaningful and stimulating curriculum that engages the hearts and minds of students and fosters creativity

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• Students desiring to develop their portfolio or forge a path into creative professions

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• Parents of gifted and/or neurodiverse children exploring ways to support  their children's creative and artistic talents​​​

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• Leaders wanting to use the arts for community building, use creative methods for analysis and problem-solving, or increase productivity by designing spaces conducive to inspiration, motivation, and creativity​​​​

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• Professionals (especially in mental health and healthcare) longing to access their innate creativity for the purpose of self-care, stress management, to combat compassion fatigue or a deeper sense of fulfillment

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Consulting

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Consultations are designed to be single or seasonal sessions for individuals, parents, or groups. 

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• Educators can contact me for consultation on classroom organization, curriculum development, lesson planning, student and community engagement, effective assessment, social emotional learning, and creative classroom management.  

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• Parents can contact me for parenting consultations to decrease parent-child tension and increase connection and creativity.

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My Consulting clients are:

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Educators, therapists , parents, or healthcare providers.

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