Hello and welcome to Survive to Thrive coaching!
As family members who care about someone who suffers from a mental illness, we are especially challenged in living our own life. My older brother Tom is the inspiration for this site and what I offer others. Tom's life has been difficult and rocky, struggling with schizoaffective disorder and learning disabilities. He's fought the good fight to maintain a "normal" existence through working and being a part of the community throughout his life. Sometimes he succeeded and sometimes not. But he always tried and continues to struggle with the side effects of his medication, including weight gain and lethargy.
The doctor says it's like trying to move around with concrete blocks on his feet. But the alternative for him is not an option if he wants to live in "relative" harmony with the outside world. He lives on his own in a studio apartment and has been deemed "too smart" and "too able bodied" to qualify for group homes where he could enjoy the camaraderie of others with similar challenges. Being part of Tom's life is special to be sure. It is also difficult. The repetitive conversations about things that happened 20 years ago or the fixation on a neighbor's seemingly benign existence is all that comes with the package. But what separates me from Tom is a precarious line and when I stop to remember that, life seems tenuous at best. And so I too do my best to bring my insight and wisdom Tom has given me to share with others.
Be well,
Mary Logan
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What can you expect from your coach?
As your coach, my job is to be a partner in your success, which is strictly defined by YOU. I provide on-going, supportive, candid assistance. I'm an objective , honest advisor who will dream, strategize and set goals with you during weekly, monthly or as needed sessions. In working together, I assist my clients to clarify their vision and create action steps toward your goals. Click here to sign up for a no obligation 20 minute complimentary call to see how coaching can work for you.
Affiliations and Training:
For twelve years Mary’s passion and experience has been in problem solving and using facilitative skills to make things happen for people, set goals and establish road maps for realizing them. Her background in business management, consulting, corporate training and counseling, as well as her involvement in the entrepreneurial endeavors of her husband, Phil, provide her with an expansive view of her client’s needs and issues.
• MA in counseling UNH Durham NH, USA
• MPA Northeastern Univ. Boston, MA
• In house coach for Revolution booksellers, www.revolutionbooksellers.com
• Coach U CTP Graduate
• Coachville Member
• Women in Business Member, New Hampshire
• Adjunct faculty member, Graduate School of Counseling, University of New Hampshire, USA
•Tom' s little sister
