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Lisa Bradburn
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Welcome To My Medium Page

Here, I dive into my passion for Coaching and Psychotherapy, where I am today in my journey, and what the future holds. — The following autobiographical interview is taken from the Medika.life health and wellness publication and repurposed for Medium. Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you born, and do you still live in your birth country? …

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Welcome To My Medium Page
Welcome To My Medium Page
Biography

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Published in BeingWell

·Jul 26, 2022

How To Respond To A Family Member Steeped In Addiction

A personal tale of two choices, and when the hardest decision is the honorable one. — On a recent blistering hot Saturday, I drove two hours to visit my biological dad at a homeless shelter north of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The dingy grey shelter is situated in an industrial park amidst trucking depots near the airport, far removed from residential areas and out of sight from…

Addiction

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How To Respond To A Family Member Steeped In Addiction
How To Respond To A Family Member Steeped In Addiction
Addiction

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Published in Agile Insider

·Sep 19, 2021

The Importance Of Business Analysis In An Agile Environment

Where does the traditional role of a Business Analysts fit into an agile organization, and what type of training is available to navigate the new world? — Over the past few years, I’ve spoken with countless Business Analysts who express confusion over where they fit into their agile work environment. Agile Transformations focus primarily on adopting and cultivating specific roles and corresponding responsibilities pending on the chosen framework.

Business Analysis

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The Importance Of Business Analysis In An Agile Environment
The Importance Of Business Analysis In An Agile Environment
Business Analysis

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Published in The KickStarter

·Sep 7, 2021

Are You A Grass, Tree, Or Forest Person?

Let’s break down communication styles based on natural metaphors and relate the concept to Agile Coaching. — Are you a grass, tree, or forest person? In a recent work session, one of my esteemed colleagues, Hemal Trivedi, brought forth his riveting question. …

Communication

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Are You A Grass, Tree, Or Forest Person?
Are You A Grass, Tree, Or Forest Person?
Communication

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Published in BeingWell

·Sep 6, 2021

Explore A Simple Trauma Timeline To Prioritize The Healing Process

Everyone experiences trauma, even if you’ve lived a pleasant life. Here’s an easy way you can begin your journey towards recovery. — Can we be traumatized even if we’ve had a “nice” life? People often think we have to suffer from childhood abuse or the war to have trauma. However, this is not true. Trauma is caused by being overwhelmed and feeling powerless. While the concept is relatively subjective, some good examples…

Trauma

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Explore A Simple Trauma Timeline To Prioritize The Healing Process
Explore A Simple Trauma Timeline To Prioritize The Healing Process
Trauma

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Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life

·Sep 6, 2021

What Happens When We Say “Yes” To Over-Achievement, But Our Bodies Say “No.”

Saying “no” upfront is a better option than delaying the inevitable. — Have you ever said yes to too many opportunities until you stop and realize that life doesn’t provide enough hours in the day to accommodate all those “yes’s” you’ve committed to? I am one of those people. And I guarantee I’m not alone. While I have written extensively on the…

Achievement

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What Happens When We Say “Yes” To Over-Achievement, But Our Bodies Say “No.”
What Happens When We Say “Yes” To Over-Achievement, But Our Bodies Say “No.”
Achievement

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Aug 22, 2021

How A Hot Tub Encounter Led Me To Cancel Culture And Why I Oppose It

We must bring critical thinking and meaningful discourse back into society. — In the winter of 2018, I went on a ski trip with a girlfriend to the frigid slopes of Mont St. Anne, north of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. …

Cancel Culture

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How A Hot Tub Encounter Led Me To Cancel Culture And Why I Oppose It
How A Hot Tub Encounter Led Me To Cancel Culture And Why I Oppose It
Cancel Culture

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Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life

·Aug 21, 2021

How Christian Theology And Universal Truths Are Found Within Donald W. Winnicott’s True Self, False Self Theory

When the belief systems we adopt as children inform our adult world views and influence psychological theories. — Donald W. Winnicott, an English pediatrician, and psychoanalyst first introduced the theory of False-self and True-Self in 1960. In our final, Part Three story, we delve into Winnicott’s Christian, Wesleyan upbringing and how his False-Self, True Self theory was impacted by his belief system despite the psychoanalyst’s intention for his…

Theory

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How Christian Theology And Universal Truths Are Found Within Donald W.
How Christian Theology And Universal Truths Are Found Within Donald W.
Theory

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Aug 21, 2021

Thank you, Paul!

Thank you, Paul! I think how we approach the topic matters and you may find writing about your experience therapeutic. For me, it is recognizing and honoring the suffering of others while keeping space for my own interpretation. There are also universal and positive truths for everyone — for example, fewer cars on the road meant lower pollution levels regardless if you caught Covid or not. Was our old way of living actually working? Not so much. I think Covid is a wake-up call for humans to evaluate our lifestyles and the direct impact each of us has on the environment.

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Published in BeingWell

·Aug 21, 2021

What Is SEUS In Therapy And Coaching?

A defining competency of psychotherapy and coaching practices is the safe and effective use of self. — Self-care is a buzzword thrown around haphazardly these days, generating mixed reactions depending on who you talk to. However, the term holds relevance in the therapeutic and coaching community. How can a therapist or coach have safe and effective use of themself while engaging with clients? Enter the acronym “SEUS.”

Self

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What Is SEUS In Therapy And Coaching?
What Is SEUS In Therapy And Coaching?
Self

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Lisa Bradburn

Lisa Bradburn

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Psychotherapist & Agile Coach at the intersection of technology and the human condition. Let’s chat: lisabradburnmedium@gmail.com

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