Category: Misc.

I’M A BIG FAN OF GABOR MATE

Just finished another book by Gabor Mate. Been a fan for a while. If you aren’t familiar with him, he’s a Vancouver physician and author specializing in addiction (and its underlying cause – PAIN). Right up my alley in terms of my SHIFT-IT work … hard core addictions aren’t the issue in my coaching practice,… Read more »


VISUAL COACHES: REMEMBER PROPER COLOR OPTIONS

Good multi-tasking this morning. Got JJ walked, got some sun and some beach … all while listening away to the Test Client call of one of our 2014 Visual Coach candidates. Really beautiful morning! Visual Coach Certification is a thorough program.   There are 10 training webinars, a self paced client phase (where students accumulate… Read more »




A Note From Christina

As we progress solidly into 2014 this year is showing its nature. It’s a powerful year but it ain’t easy by the feel of it so far. Things are SHIFTing in my own process and in the process of people I interact with on a regular basis – family, friends, colleagues and clients. It’s kinda… Read more »


[Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals, Online] Marker Up on Monday …

Just an FYI, that the next Online Version of our internationally acclaimed Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals workshop starts this Monday. “Interactive-Visuals” is the umbrella term I use to sum up the four main ways of working visually with groups and individuals: Studio Work Graphic Recording Graphic Facilitation Graphic Coaching /Therapy I’ve had the adventure, pleasure and… Read more »


Learn Graphic Facilitation and Other Visual Process Methods

Just an FYI, that the next Online Version of our internationally acclaimed Fundamentals of Interactive-Visuals workshop starts this Monday. “Interactive-Visuals” is the umbrella term I use to sum up the four main ways of working visually with groups and individuals: Studio Work Graphic Recording Graphic Facilitation Graphic Coaching /Thera Working visually is a POWERFUL method… Read more »


A Note from Christina

a significant milestone with this issue … my tenth year of publishing The SHIFT-IT eZine! Some of you sweeties have been reading this Zine for a full decade, bless your graphic hearts! Whether you are a long time reader, or have recently found us, thank you for your interest and support! My intention when starting… Read more »


A Note From Christina

Just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season … full of hope, love, good cheer and, if you are so inclined … creativity, color and lots of juicy markers! To further aid you with your prep for 2014, this issue’s article is my annual share of a Mini… Read more »


A Note From Christina

Well, here in the Northern Hemisphere we’ve entered into the dark zone of the year. It’s dark here in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada by 4:30 pm (rather than 9:30 in the height of summer) so the days are seemingly so much shorter. I always find these last weeks rather off-putting, even though I know they… Read more »