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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Changing my life | 1/24/2012 | Jacky Tustain |
| Q: Hey, I've recently decided to change my life around. I used to be the kind of guy that sits around ... A: The issue you have is lack of motivation. Everyone finds getting motivated hard at some point in ... | ||
| Not enjoying youth. | 1/15/2012 | Jacky Tustain |
| Q: my name's Joshua, I'm turning 17 in March and I'm from South Africa. I really have no idea how to ... A: At 17 you are just leaving childhood behind and still have so much youth ahead of you. Your ... | ||
| how to catch up with tasks that are many years overdue | 11/10/2011 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I have a big problem that I hope you can help me with. English is not my first language so a few ... A: I think there is a very simple option to help you get caught up with your papers, but I'm more ... | ||
| Angry | 10/22/2011 | Joe Rare |
| Q: I dont know what is wrong with me lately! my name is Lisa, I am a full time student going for my RN ... A: This is definitely a tough situation for anyone to be in, let alone a 20 year old nursing student. I ... | ||
| How Do I become a Life Coach? | 10/14/2011 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I am an individual who has lived with Bipolar I Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety ... A: Linnea, Life coaches are ethically ablidged to abstain from coaching those with diagnosed mental ... | ||
| Standstill | 10/7/2011 | Jacky Tustain |
| Q: I am 30 years old single guy and have been unemployed for the last 3 years. Earlier i worked and ... A: Unemployment can have a terrible affect on your self confidence and self belief. Yet, you have ... | ||
| School Interview Assignment | 9/28/2011 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: What is your current title and degree of education? In what setting do you practice? How long have ... A: What is your current title and degree of education? I have my Masters Degree in Mental Health ... | ||
| Trouble With My Therapist | 9/7/2011 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I'm having a bit of trouble with my therapist and need some good advice. I'm a college student and ... A: Priscilla, Yes, If you feel the connection is lost with your therapist, then find another one. ... | ||
| Relationships | 6/23/2011 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I had a question about my friendships etc. I don't really have a specific set of friends, I consider ... A: This could be because you are lonely and desire a relationship. Making connections with people who ... | ||
| My boyfriends 10 year old daughter | 5/17/2011 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I moved miles to move in with my boyfriend after a very short dating period. The relationship is ... A: Danni, You are in a rock and a hard place. Unless you have your boyfriend's support, this task ... | ||
| fiance and son disputes | 4/4/2011 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I have a 6 year old son. I am divorced from his dad. We share custody and he resides in my house. I ... A: There is hope if you two can Vernon the same page with your son. I would create a reward and ... | ||
| fiance and son disputes | 4/4/2011 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I have a 6 year old son. I am divorced from his dad. We share custody and he resides in my house. I ... A: There has to be something that is happening when he is with your ex-husband. If your ex is not going ... | ||
| Career Despair | 3/15/2011 | josef klus |
| Q: I need answers! I'm nearly 28 and have been living in Sydney for almost one year. Prior to that I ... A: Olivia, I am sorry to hear you have had so much trouble and despair. First, it's probably not wise ... | ||
| hating the fact that the law unfairly forbids me to see my child but my boyfriend can legallyhave his children in my home. | 2/3/2011 | Jacky Tustain |
| Q: Around the time when I first started seeing my current boyfriend, my mother along with some willing ... A: Firstly I do not give opinions, but I will try to give you some general advice. In any situation ... | ||
| help | 2/1/2011 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I have a girl who was my girlfriend 20 years ago. When I wanted to be her boyfriend she did not ... A: Aurax, It seems that you know the answer to your question already. In order for love to be real it ... | ||
| Boredom | 12/17/2010 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I am 53, in good health. I have been working nights (4-11) for the past year. I like being able to ... A: I guess I am wondering why you would not want to help more kids out who had the same kind of ... | ||
| Boredom | 12/17/2010 | Joe Rare |
| Q: Joe I am 53, in good health. I have been working nights (4-11) for the past year. I like that shift, ... A: In order to pass the time without boredom you need to find something that excites you. The opposite ... | ||
| Boredom | 12/17/2010 | josef klus |
| Q: I am 53, in good health. I have been working nights (4-11) for the past year. I like being able to ... A: Many people would kill to have your problem! Some suggestions may be obvious: • Docs will ... | ||
| Boredom | 12/17/2010 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I am 53, in good health. I have been working nights (4-11) for the past year. I like being able to ... A: I would like you to ask yourself a few questions. 1. When you were young what did you do for fun? ... | ||
| Information | 8/20/2010 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: I majored in criminal justice, minor in psycology, child psy course as well. I finished that and ... A: I live it! Most of us in coaching went into it to get paid for what we do anyway,. ;-) My training ... | ||
| my life | 8/16/2010 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I a 24 year old man whom knows what he wants out of life. Just don't know what direction to take. I ... A: Rico, I think the fact you know what you want out of life is a great start. Having goals will make ... | ||
| Disrespect | 7/19/2010 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: I get confronted by this situation from time to time with a particular person. I am talking and he ... A: There is a good bit of confusion these days about "respect." Therefore -- my first question would ... | ||
| question bout a job | 7/8/2010 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: I have been a stay home mother for the last five years, I went to college for a healthcare, and I'm ... A: What kind of experience are they looking for and what was your education actually in? If you are an ... | ||
| Accepting Another Son | 7/7/2010 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: Having a hard time accepting the position I am in. I am 42 years old, divorced with a beautiful boy ... A: "I have asked God to give me the strength to accept this because if I don’t, my fiancé has made it ... | ||
| apprehensive about meeting stepson | 6/5/2010 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: any advice is appreciated. I´ve been with my boyfriend for a year and he has a 2 year old son from ... A: This is a tough one. I do not think you could step in and be a mother figure but you have to ... | ||
| please help me | 6/4/2010 | josef klus |
| Q: So I am letting out my heart right now...This is soo hard for me but I knew I had to sometime. I ... A: Nathan. There are many Christian men who feel the same way you do. I have attended many workshops ... | ||
| stepson | 3/17/2010 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: my husband told be that the boy he calls his son really isn't his. his ex cheated on him before they ... A: This doesn't sound very promising, to tell you the truth. Whatever it is that bothers you so much ... | ||
| I can't find my identity... | 3/13/2010 | Matthew Halloran |
| Q: Please help me find a direction in my life. I'm 24-years-old and never been so lost in my life. I ... A: My response is going to be more questions if you don't mind. 1. What are you so good at that you ... | ||
| stepdaughter | 3/2/2010 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: I have been dating this wonderful man for almost a year and there has been marriage talk but there ... A: I'm going to be very direct with you. Step-daughters are #1 problem in re-marriages. It is up to ... | ||
| Would a life coach help my husband? | 2/10/2010 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: Susan, and thank you for taking my question if you decide to do so! My husband has held a job no ... A: That is a puzzle and it is no wonder that you two are concerned. Yes, a life coach can help. I do ... | ||
| Need help regarding office politics | 2/1/2010 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: I am currently facing trouble at my office. I changed my career from IT to pure engineering last ... A: Turn the dial down from 1"10" to "5". In other words, don't react to what's going on, ignore it ... | ||
| stepdaughter | 12/11/2009 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: how do I deal with a 22yo stepdaughter that constantly calls,texts or emails her father? I feel ... A: Oh boy. This seems to be going around. I'm going to be honest with you. That is inappropriate for ... | ||
| Help me deal.... | 11/9/2009 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: I have been with my man for over 2 yrs...we are not married because he is having problems with ... A: Two more years and you can kick her out. In the meantime, there should be "at risk" Medicaid ... | ||
| I do or I don't? | 10/28/2009 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: I am suppose to be getting married but do I need to say I do or I don't? I met my now boyfriend of ... A: Not sure what you're asking. If you're wondering if he'll be a good father-figure to your son, most ... | ||
| Lifes a Burden | 10/4/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
| Q: Jacky Tustain, I don’t know where to start really, I've never done anything ... A: I'll speak frankly as I think it may help. 1. Life is hard. 2. Life is what you make it. 3. to ... | ||
| Lifes a burden | 10/4/2009 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: I don’t know where to start really, I've never done anything like this before, to be honest this is ... A: I'm sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. Were you on medication for depression along with ... | ||
| Adult Step Children | 9/24/2009 | Susan Dunn, MA, The EQ Coach |
| Q: The man that I live with has two grown children, a son 37 and a daughter 32. I have fond affection ... A: I am really sorry to read this. And I don't really have any suggestions. It wouldn't be ATTACKING ... | ||
| Feel like I'm not there | 9/21/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
| Q: Jacky I have been at my new job for a year now. Is pretty hustle and bustle and not a place where ... A: First of all, people tend to be very self absorbed. We all focus on ourselves and our worlds, ... | ||
| harassment from ex husband | 9/13/2009 | Jacky Tustain |
| Q: I divorced my ex husband in 2006 due to domestic violence. Since then he has been harassing me by ... A: I can give you little help but rather than sending you the standard rejection I do have a ... | ||
| I have commitment issues :( | 7/28/2009 | Len Sone |
| Q: Long story short, I'm a horrible person. I don't know why but I cannot bring myself to be more ... A: Aloof, your question is identical in many ways (in themes) to one I received recently. My answer ... | ||
Life Coaching
Answers by Expert:
Matthew Halloran
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Expertise
I am able to answer questions such as "could I use life coaching or therapy, and what is the difference?" "How can I improve my parenting skills?" "How can I implement consequences with my kids (step-family) and improve my children's overall behavior?" "How do I choose a coach?" "How do I parent my GLBT children?" "How do I come out to your family?" How do I parent adult children with severe and persistent mental illnesses?" "How do I set goals and actually achieve them?" "How can I start my own small business?" "How do I apply for government contracts?" "Who can I find to hold me accountable?" "What is the history of life coaching?""How do I become a life coach?" "How do I market myself?"
Experience
I was a family teacher at Girls and Boystown for five years helping over 100 kids and families manage and live more successfully as a family. I worked in home support for adults with severe and persistent mental illness and worked closely with their families. I focused on life coaching in my masters degree in mental health counseling and I have a graduate certificate in life coaching from one of two universities in the nation that can grant that certificate. I founded a Professional Coaching, Training and Consulting Company called Basha Services.
Organizations
AGLIBIC (Association for GLBT clients in counseling), PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays), American Counseling Association, and Bellevue University Alumni Association.
Publications
None.
Education/Credentials
I have my BS in Professional and Applied Ethics and my Masters Degree in Human Services with a focus on Mental Health Counseling and Life Coaching.
Awards and Honors
Graduated with my Masters Degree with a 4.0 GPA. Navy achievement medal, three letters of commendation (Navy), Persian Gulf War Veteran and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (Navy).
Past/Present Clients
I currently coach clients on starting business, personal goal attainment and marketing their new business. I have exited the therapy field to pursure coaching as a full time profession.
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