Christina Knighton, Professional & Personal Life Coach
Christina has been coaching, facilitating and training groups and
individuals, in both one on one personal settings and in educational and
business environments since 1995. She has dedicated her life to effecting
positive change and growth in her life and the lives of her clients,
continually updating her knowledge academically and experientially.
Clients enjoy her ability to see the gifts in current challenges, non-judgmental attitude and compassion, her sharp observation skills and laser focus as well as the humour she brings to the experience. Christina has a clarity of expression that allows new concepts and shifts to occur effectively and gracefully. It is important to Christina that changes are honoured and considered holistically; mentally, physically, emotional & spiritually
“I would recommend personal coaching to my patients who are facing
challenges in their lives. Christina has a positive, open style of
communication; she is wise, down-to earth and warm”
~ Dr.Mary Winder, B.Sc.N., M.D.
Christina coaches from her commitment to living consciously and authentically while assisting others to find their own personal power through awakening to their authenticity, creating a better life of balance, choice, love and joy.
Qualifications
Training & Credentials:
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Certified master practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) training with Progressive Edge Plus NLP Inc & with Quantum Change NLP
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Certified & registered Hypnotherapist with National Guild of Hypnotists and American Board of Hypnotherapy
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Certified Time Line Therapist
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Certified Life Skills Coach
Supportive Training & Credentials
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Certified Master of Life Metahysical Counseling training with Dick Stutphen
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Certified NLP Advanced Counsellor with Nadine Hanchar
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Personal study of the Tarot & Tarot card reading courses with Leah Morgan as applicable to personal development
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2nd level Reiki practitioner
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Train the Trainers 14 hr. workshop and 40 hrs. apprentice training
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Certified Lean Team Coach
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Studied the Course in Miracles
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Post Traumatic Stress Intervention training
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Brief therapy, other counselling approaches & 3 years experience working with a weekly parent in crisis support group
Organizational Development Training
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NLP as applied to organizational development
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Mentored and experienced in cross cultural sensitivity and community & organizational development with Paul Willie of Gilakasla Community Development Services
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Win/win negotiating
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“Unified Transistion Theorist” training program (Facilitating personal and/or organizational change through understanding support systems)
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Program monitoring and evaluation training by Elizabeth Piccola
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How to Lead a Team
Click here to see a list of projects/experience on Professional Coaching page
On a more personal level
Christina enjoys balance in her life through her passion for gardening, dance, traveling and exploring. She finds mental stimulation and challenge in her volunteer activities, currently sitting as president on the boards of Pacific Gardens Cohousing Community, www.pacificgardens.ca and the Nanaimo Metaphysical Network, participating in monthly “Philosopher’s Café” conversations and attending the many environmental and social action films and discussions. Her emotional facets are expressed and nourished walking through Nanaimo’s many beautiful parks and waterfront walkways, enjoying the many expressions of culture in Nanaimo including at the waterfront Port Theatre, connecting and cultivating relationships with her three daughters and grandchildren, friends and family. Spiritual practice includes yoga, meditation, appreciating and capturing the beauty of nature in photography. Her favorite pastime is reading, reading, reading - science, psychology, philosophy, metaphysics …. Christina enjoys her home and garden in beautiful Nanaimo.