
Rhonda Rae Smith, MA, DMin Candidate
About
Life patterns can be difficult to change. I understand what fuels these patterns, how they can be passed from generation to generation, and how to transform them.
When we don't know what it is that needs to change, we buy into the belief that we can't change. Many of these non-conscious relationship and communication styles show up as unwanted life patterns that are difficult to recognize in ourselves. We can educate ourselves and be more intentional about creating fulfilling relationships and engaging fully in our life purpose and passions.
I specialize in helping people recognize inherent communication and relational styles learned early in life. It is empowering to gain awareness of how we are contributing to our life experience. I have a holistic approach with advanced education in mental health, integrative health & nutrition, and am currently a Doctor of Ministry candidate at TKU.
I also write and design multi-media courses for Legendary Living Institute (LLI). LLI integrates current research from peripheral fields for the purpose of personal transformation.
My approach is very effective for couples and parents who want to create healthy relationships. Ask me for a sample chapter from our upcoming book, "A Time Traveler's Guide to the Present®".
In my opinion, humanity is at a very important crossroad in terms of realizing the ways of being that are inherited from cultural and family paradigms. It is a challenge for us to see these influences that manifest in our lives and relationships. One of the most fulfilling parts of this work is serving others in their journey to reclaim their most authentic self and their unique place in this world. Understanding of the nature of the human neurological system, brain development, and of the impact of cultural and familial paradigms is powerfully transformative. It is a profoundly exciting experience to walk alongside others on this path.
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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I do not accept insurance. Hourly fee: $120
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
The King’s University, Southlake, TX
MDiv Equivalency; Pre-Doctoral Candidate, Doctor of Ministry, Spiritual Leadership
Expected Graduation Date: 2021
Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
July 2014. MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 4.0 GPA
Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York
July 2013. Holistic Health Coach Certificate. 4.0GPA
Continuing Education:
The Neurophysiology of Trauma, Attachment, Self-Regulation & Emotions: Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory
S. Porges, Ph.D., 2018
Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Levels I & II
J. Gottman, Ph.D. & J. Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D., 2014
The Body Keeps the Score
B. Van Der Kolk, M.D., 2017
Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Complex Trauma
R. Schwartz, Ph.D., 2017
Internal Family Systems (IFS), Step-By-Step
R. Schwartz, Ph.D., 2017
Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Trauma, Anxiety,
Depression, Addiction, and More
R. Schwartz, Ph.D., F. Anderson, Ph.D., 2017
Building Trust, Love and Loyalty in Relationships
J. Gottman, Ph.D. & J. Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D., 2017
Mindfulness, Healing and Transformation: The Pain and
the Promise of Befriending the Full Catastrophe
J. KABAT-ZINN, PH.D., 2017
Clinical Implications and Applications of the Adult
Attachment Interview
D. Siegel, M.D., 2017
Compassion Fatigue Prevention & Resiliency:
Fitness for the Frontline
E. Gentry, Ph.D., LMHC, 2017