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Christina Richardson
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Philosophy

Christina is committed to helping clients feel the joy of a life well lived as they connect with others in healthy, purposeful, and value-added relationships.

It is part of the human condition to ask questions about why we are here and what we are supposed to do with our lives. All of us want to live a life that matters and to feel that we are using our time wisely and not wasting it. At the end, we want to know that the world is a little better for our having passed through it. When you feel comfortable with yourself and have a sense of purpose and meaningful work to do you are more resilient and you gain the ability to adapt to almost any circumstance. Christina helps people get to purpose and meaning for their lives.

Contact Christina

703.683.2949

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Specialties
 
Life and Spirit Coaching: 
Living life with purpose
You are what your deepest desire is.
As is your desire, so is your intention.
As is your intention, so is your will.
As is your will, so is your deed.
As is your deed, so is your destiny.

Living your life with purpose will: simplify your life; focus your energy; reduce your stress; give your life meaning.

A good client for Christina is a person who is interested in self-discovery and who is constantly looking ahead; a person who wants to leave the world a little better for them having passed through it; a person who is looking for connection.
 
Grief Counseling:
The purpose of grief counseling is to help individuals through the feelings thoughts, and memories associated with loss. Grief counseling will help you:
  • recognize normal aspects of the grieving process,
  • cope with the pain associated with the loss,
  • feel supported through the anxiety surrounding life changes that may follow the loss and
  • develop strategies for self-care. 
The Human/Animal Companion Bond:
Through her other company 4Paws2Hands Christina offers pet loss and bereavement counseling, Reiki for animals, and workshops and training in Reiki and the human-animal companion bond. Daisy Mae Delray, Christina's four-legged partner, writes a column for the Alexandria Gazette Packet on these topics. Please visit www.4Paws2Hands.com for more details.

Professional Backgroud

Christina has training as a life coach, grief counselor, and management consultant. She holds a Ph.D in Public Administration from California State University, is a Certified Grief Counselor and Master Reiki practitioner. For 25 years she owned a multiple-management firm and managed associations, trade shows, and golf tournaments; and conducted training for management and staff.
 
Today Christina works with individuals and businesses to help them navigate the maze of their personal and professional lives. She works with her clients where they are today in their lives and she helps them move forward toward visions and goals. With her clients, Christina serve as a guide, mentor, and coach. Together with her, you craft the relationship and look at intended outcomes.