Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from April 16th
I have had many transitions in life; I started of in the UK and in only 14 years there, I lived in five homes. We then moved to South Africa where I had at least 10 homes. I lived in 3 homes in the USA, and here in Canada I have lived in 15 homes and now about to go to number 16, which I hope is my forever home.
In my spirit I am a bit of a nomad, an adventurer an explorer. Now having found a way to explore through my work as a podcaster and book producer, I can be settled in a for ever home, and let my ventures be on-line. I have not lived alone in 43 years, it will be an adjustment, but one I will adjust too. For my 70th birthday this year, I hope to get a lap dog to keep me company, and I will have my Grandbabies over a lot through the years to come, it is lovely to be so close to them now. It is also easier to visit my other children across the waters and for them to come to me, at last.
I would not have this home if it was not for my daughter and her husband, I am there to help with the Grandchildren, they are there for me as I age, a perfect position to be in. I am so grateful for their generosity and for the chance to be nearer to them and the Grandkids.
So as I pack up my home of 5.6 years with dear Audrey, my 90 year old spirit woman, I embark on yet another adventure into a retirement community, where I hope to meet new people in this new city and embrace my new life once again.
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Choose Positive Livingwith Sara Troy and her guest Jeane Lynch, on air from March 26th
Having experienced, and successfully navigated many life changes and transitions myself, I can look back on the growth and benefits of those events.
Victor Frankl – last of human freedoms -to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances – to choose one’s own way when we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves –
So important for clients to change their mindset / thinking / assumptions to be able to move forward towards a new and positive future
Transition and change are often scary and filled with uncertainty, lack of clarity, anxiety and fear, with people being stuck and feeling helpless and hopeless.
However, transition and change can be empowering and lead to a bright future with the right insight, support and tools. I use the butterfly as a metaphor both for the (a) butterfly effect – where a butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon, could cause a typhoon somewhere else in the world. Thus, small actions or steps can have a significant ripple effect and impact, which can change the course of one’s life. One just needs to start with small steps to move forward and to move through the overwhelm.
(b) the metamorphosis that occurs in the butterfly cocoon – Life transitions and challenges can be the catalyst for major transformation and growth
In my practice I emphasize the transformative power of family mediation and divorce or transition coaching, and how it can turn uncertainty, chaos and conflict into harmonious resolutions and a future with hope. But most importantly in Family Law to keep people out of court to save thousands of dollars.
I grew up in South Africa, and emigrated to Australia in my 30s I was a Librarian which I loved, and worked in different libraries, until I had my children. I then worked part-time in many different fields. In my 60s I felt the urge to do something challenging, that could lead to a meaningful use of my time and give a sense of purpose in my Third Age. The ‘R’ word (retirement) didn’t feature in my vocabulary! I did a post-graduate law degree online and was admitted as a solicitor. However, I was more drawn to mediation than litigation, and went on to study Family Dispute Resolution as part of my Masters of Law and other courses, including Separation and Divorce Coaching and Transition and Recovery Coaching, and started my solo practice, hope and harmony coaching and mediation last year.
Just to add an initiative of mine to get certified divorce coaches recognized in AUSTRALIA:
Divorce Coaching is fairly new in Australia, unlike in the USA where it is recognized by the American Bar Association. I was one of the first cohorts to be trained and certified in Australia in 2021.
There are however many untrained and non-certified coaches who call themselves divorce coaches, which can jeopardise and discredit the reputation of genuine divorce coaches.
I did a presentation with two colleagues for their Board and listeners as a CPD event. We have been recognised in principle, however there are a few more processes for full recognition.
My vision is for a national register by the Attorney General Department where the legal system can access divorce coaches as the first port of call, as a dispute resolution process, to keep people out of court, for the protection of children, and saving thousands of dollars in legal fees, time and stress.
Thus, last year I approached a few Dispute Resolution agencies and organisations to gain professional recognition and accreditation.
I have been in consultation with ADRA – Australian Dispute Resolution Association, to that effect.
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