SACRED SHYFT: Regulate • Discern • Release • Sustain
Unlock Your Full Potential & Create a POSITIVE SHYFT
SACRED SHYFT
Regulate • Discern • Release • Sustain
The Truth No One Says Out Loud
When you love someone with extra needs…
You start believing:
If they struggle, it’s because I didn’t do enough.
If they melt down, I should have prevented it.
If they fail, I have failed.
If I rest, I’m selfish.
You become:
The regulator
The advocate.
The planner.
The interpreter.
The buffer between them and the world.
And slowly…
YOU disappear
Whether your child is young or stepping into adulthood, this work remains the same:
✔ Support independence without self-abandonment
✔ Care deeply without carrying everything
✔ Release chronic guilt
✔ Stop over-functioning
✔ Reclaim steadiness
The Sacred Shyft is a 6-week neuroscience-informed coaching container for parents & caregivers of neurodivergent children through early adulthood. This container is not to teach you how to parent better and it’s not a parenting tactics program. This is an internal shift that changes the external dynamic, because when the caregiver becomes steady, the entire system shifts & supports you to come back to yourself.**
The Sacred Shyft will not change who your child is and it won’t remove every challenge from your life. What it will change is how you carry it. You will recognize guilt as activation, not truth. You will know how to pause before rescuing, how to discern what is yours to hold, and how to allow growth without abandoning support. Instead of living in constant hyper-vigilance, you will feel steadier in your body, clearer in your decisions, and more confident in shared responsibility. You will still care deeply, but you will no longer disappear inside that care. Over the coming weeks, you’ll receive guidance, tools, and gentle practices to integrate these four pillars into your daily life.
The Sacred Shyft: 4 Pillars of Transformation are CALM:
Center~ Regulate before responding, steady your nervous system before you move.
Assess ~ Gently discern what is yours to carry. Gain clarity so your love supports without over-functioning.
Let Go ~Release the outcomes, the “what ifs,” and the over-responsibility that fuels guilt. Allow natural consequences to become growth opportunities — for them and for you.
Maintain ~ Build sustainable caregiving that honors both your child and your own well-being. Hold boundaries without collapse. Reclaim space for yourself while continuing to love and support.
You will know when to step in and when to step back, without collapsing into guilt. Sustainable caregiving is not built on sacrifice, it is built on steadiness
It’s not about doing less for your child. It’s about no longer abandoning yourself in the process.
It’s not about doing less for your child. It’s about no longer abandoning yourself in the process.
Love Them Fully. Carry Only What Is Yours
You can love someone fiercely
-without carrying their entire nervous system.
You can support independence
-without feeling like you’re abandoning them.
-without carrying their entire nervous system.
You can support independence
-without feeling like you’re abandoning them.
LET'S CONNECT
You do not need to show up "perfect". You don't need to have the answers. This space is for you- unfiltered, unmasked, and fully human. This space is free of judgment, shame, and "shoulds".
** Coaching in this community is personal and I want to support your move from overwhelm and burnout to CALM alignment and steady caregiving. However, I'm not just a Coach, I have been walking this path for over 30 years. I bring wisdom through experience. I was a Vocational Coach for Neurodiverse Adults, a Special Education Teacher, and I am Parent (& advocate) of my autistic daughter. I know firsthand how overwhelming, beautiful, and complicated this journey can be.
I bring a unique combination of practical tools and deep emotional understanding to this coaching container. I understand the pressure to "hold everything together" and while experiencing the guilt of wanting my own independence. If you are a parent or sibling of someone who is neurodiverse, you know that an abundance of LOVE does not make navigating the daily routines, obstacles, and challenges any less overwhelming.
I bring a unique combination of practical tools and deep emotional understanding to this coaching container. I understand the pressure to "hold everything together" and while experiencing the guilt of wanting my own independence. If you are a parent or sibling of someone who is neurodiverse, you know that an abundance of LOVE does not make navigating the daily routines, obstacles, and challenges any less overwhelming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to schedule a FREE DISCOVERY CALL - FIRST?
YES! Plus it's FREE! Clients begin with a 30 minute Discovery Call to assess if Positive Shyft Coaching & Coach Jen will be beneficial for the progress and achievement of their goals. We can briefly discuss intentions and see which coaching package (number of sessions) or targeted practices will be best for your goals & intentions.
Is Life Coaching the same as Therapy or Counseling?
Life Coaches are not Therapists nor Counselors. Life Coaches do not provide treatment for mental health issues or clinical diagnoses. If you are struggling with mental health concerns, it is essential to consult a licensed therapist or psychologist. Coach Jen @ Positive Shyft focuses on the now & the future ~ while a therapists or counselor may focus on the past and utilize a framework that is based on pathology and illness. Coaches center their work around the belief that clients are healthy and take your current starting point as acceptable neutral ground. Coaching is action-oriented and helps you find solutions to get from point A to point B. Coaching may offer new strategies, practices, and action steps to support you in achieving progress or goals, but they are not there to tell you what to do. Life Coaches may work in conjunction with therapists or counselors. Therapists/Counselors utilize techniques to assist their clients in resolving the past so that they can identify underlying issues, address these issues, and move forward in the future. Coaches create a space for the client to strategize goals for that forward development and personal growth and work to support clients with accountability to achieve & sustain those goals.
Do Life Coaches need a certification or college degree?
A US Government agency does not regulate the Coaching Industry. While there's no legal requirement, pursuing certification through organizations like the International Coach Federation (ICF) can enhance credibility and provide valuable training. Certification programs provide structured training in coaching techniques and methodologies. Regardless of certification, all life coaches should be aware of and adhere to ethical guidelines, such as those provided by the ICF.
Coach Jen @ Positive Shyft is a Master Certified Life Coach (MCLC) from Certified Life Coach Institute which is accredited by the International Coaching Federation(ICF). Coach Jen also has a BA in Psychology and wisdom earned through years of hands-on experience working with children & adults.
Coach Jen @ Positive Shyft is a Master Certified Life Coach (MCLC) from Certified Life Coach Institute which is accredited by the International Coaching Federation(ICF). Coach Jen also has a BA in Psychology and wisdom earned through years of hands-on experience working with children & adults.
How do I know if Coaching @ Positive Shyft is right for me?
You are not just buying coaching sessions, you are investing in:
•A clear sense of direction so you stop second-guessing yourself.
•Designing systems of balance so your life feels less chaotic.
•Unshakeable confidence to make bold decisions.
•Building confidence, finding purpose & momentum
•Creating specific goals & intentions ~ holding yourself accountable ~ achieving them!
•Operating on a higher level of happiness, (re)discovering your creativity, and finding your JOY!
This is a co-creative (alliance) process. You don’t need to have goals figured out. You just need to be ready for change, willingness to explore & grow, and open to support.
•A clear sense of direction so you stop second-guessing yourself.
•Designing systems of balance so your life feels less chaotic.
•Unshakeable confidence to make bold decisions.
•Building confidence, finding purpose & momentum
•Creating specific goals & intentions ~ holding yourself accountable ~ achieving them!
•Operating on a higher level of happiness, (re)discovering your creativity, and finding your JOY!
This is a co-creative (alliance) process. You don’t need to have goals figured out. You just need to be ready for change, willingness to explore & grow, and open to support.
What is the Positive Shyft process?
Through powerful conversations, you will be inspired by new thinking and generate positive strategies for progress. Each coaching session will create focus and directional clarity, support the achievement of your personal goal(s), and enhance the quality of your life!
•Begin with a FREE 30 minute Discovery Call
Assess if Positive Shyft Coaching with Coach Jen will be beneficial for the progress and
achievement of your goals. Schedule a day/time for a 30 minute call on Coach Jen's calendar
and a Zoom link will be provided. Complete the Discovery Call worksheet to facilitate the
brief intro call.
• Purchase a Coaching Package and self-schedule a coaching session(s) on Coach Jen's schedule (a Zoom link will be provided for each coaching session).
•You will receive confirmation emails, welcome letters and forms. Complete the Coaching Agreement (*before the first session) and review the available content for each package.
•Bring a notebook/journal and the relevant content & meet with Coach Jen via Zoom on the day/time you scheduled.
Positive Shyft believes it is a healthy process and a sign of confidence & empowerment for a Client to independently control their own growth and development and apply all the strategies they have mastered through Coaching @ Positive Shyft. When fundamental change occurs, it allows for adaptive application and that, in turn, allows for more practical navigation of the complexities of your relationships and life.
•Begin with a FREE 30 minute Discovery Call
Assess if Positive Shyft Coaching with Coach Jen will be beneficial for the progress and
achievement of your goals. Schedule a day/time for a 30 minute call on Coach Jen's calendar
and a Zoom link will be provided. Complete the Discovery Call worksheet to facilitate the
brief intro call.
• Purchase a Coaching Package and self-schedule a coaching session(s) on Coach Jen's schedule (a Zoom link will be provided for each coaching session).
•You will receive confirmation emails, welcome letters and forms. Complete the Coaching Agreement (*before the first session) and review the available content for each package.
•Bring a notebook/journal and the relevant content & meet with Coach Jen via Zoom on the day/time you scheduled.
Positive Shyft believes it is a healthy process and a sign of confidence & empowerment for a Client to independently control their own growth and development and apply all the strategies they have mastered through Coaching @ Positive Shyft. When fundamental change occurs, it allows for adaptive application and that, in turn, allows for more practical navigation of the complexities of your relationships and life.
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Price
$450
OR
2 payments of $225 (every 2 weeks)
OR
6 payments of $75 (weekly)
This package includes
- 6 x 60 min appointments
- SHYFT KIT:a personalized toolkit of reflection sheets, strategies, trackers, prompts, organizational tools, and action steps collected from your coaching sessions to sustain your transformation.
- Email support between sessions