(As you may know, my coaching practice was full for the first part of 2014. I’m now taking new clients. If you visited my coaching page and sent me a query and have not heard back from me, please leave a comment in the comment section below and I will be in touch. Julie)
Writing books on bipolar disorder has been my career for over ten years. I enjoy writing and plan to do a lot more. (It can be a challenge when the mood swings are paying a visit, that’s for sure.)
Over two years ago, I started coaching partners and family members of people with bipolar disorder as an addition to my writing career.
I never, ever thought I would find work that I enjoy as much as I enjoy coaching. I feel at home with the parents and partners as I have been where they are- and I remain calm during the crises that many of my clients are going through while we are working together. Bipolar disorder is like a puzzle. It’s not always easy to find the right pieces on your own. It helps to have a coach as a guide.
My coaching practice has room for new clients. I take new clients about once a month-and then help them as best I can. It’s a partnership that saves relationships and often lives.
Coaching is not for everyone, but if you are concerned about your relationship with a person with bipolar disorder, it may be a good fit for you. The following link will tell you more. I look forward to talking.
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Hi Julie, I was recently diagnosed with bipolar and although at first was happy to know what the reasons were and have been for some very outrageous behavior at times I have now came to realize that this isn’t something that just goes away with a pill or a combo of things….I am still super scared of what each day brings and how I may or may not screw it up. In the beginning the love of my life seemed on board 100% but recently I feel that is slipping quickly. I am on Depakote 1000mg and Adivan 0.5mg twice a day and then also 20 mg of Adderall twice a day. I do know some of my triggers and I try and use positive affirmations and meditation to ease those however it seems every time I get where I’m getting ahead I feel like I take 40 steps back… I have therapy on Monday with a therapist I adore however I’m not opposed to getting second opinions especially from someone who could potentially help in such a larger spectrum since you have and are dealing with the same issues. Please help!