DR. LYN's PRACTICE BUILDING TIPS FOR COACHES & THERAPISTS

Volume 255 July 2026 GROW Training Institute, Inc.
Email feedback and questions to growpublications@yahoo.com

Dear Colleagues,

       I hope your practices are thriving!  This month’s newsletter is about Manifestation Coaching!  My newest C.E. Course, "Manifestation Coaching:  Create the Life You Desire & Help Others Do the Same," is JUST OUT!  I've given you the first chapter here, and also offering a 50% Introductory Discount on the 10 C.E. Contact Hour Course!  See details and ordering HERE.

          I wish you a happy, healthy, and abundant summer and practice!

        Lyn

     P.S.   If you haven’t already become a Certified Coach with GROW, this year would be the time to do so!   Through July 5 we're offering $100 OFF your CPC 5-required course package and $100 OFF your CPC application fee!  See details HERE.

Feature Article

LYN'S MARKETING CONSULTATION

Dear Colleagues,
        Let me help you make 2026 your SIX-FIGURE INCOME YEAR!!! I am available to you for telephone and e-mail consultation on any area of practice building.  You own a BUSINESS.  If you want to be successful, you have to do what other successful people do. They KNOW "it takes money to make money."  
        Become a member of GPCCA (GROW Professional Coach & Counselor Association.)  I'm certain I will save you MUCH MORE than the membership fee by helping you NOT DO what I know DOESN'T work, and DO what I know DOES WORK! Contact me at growpublications@yahoo.com
        Thanks!
        Lyn

INSPIRATIONAL TIP OF THE MONTH

         You can be confident in achieving your goals, even in the face of uncertainty.

        You can remain calm and grounded, even in the midst of life’s toughest storms.

        Whether it’s your confidence or your calm, it comes from within; it’s not dependent on external circumstances.

        Whenever fear arises or you find yourself in uncertain or chaotic situations, remind yourself of your inherent strength.

        It’s already a part of who you are.

        Let it ground you.

        Take your next step with unwavering trust.

Hire a Virtual Assistant!

         Karisse Lyka Valdez-Chua is a Registered Psychometrician and Mental Health Care Virtual Assistant who specializes in supporting mental health professionals and clinics with administrative operations, psychometric testing coordination, and client management. She has experience assisting private mental health practices with scheduling, client intake processes, inquiry handling, and coordination of psychological assessments such as ADHD and other psychometric testing.

         In addition to administrative support, Karisse also assists with content creation and digital support, helping clinics maintain organized systems and a professional online presence while ensuring a smooth experience for both clinicians and clients.

          Her goal is to help therapists and mental health professionals focus more on their clients by providing reliable, organized, and compassionate virtual administrative support.

         Thank you again for this opportunity. Please feel free to let me know if you need any additional information.

         Warm Regards,

         Karisse Lyka Valdez-Chua

Mental Health Care Virtual Assistant | Client Care & Psychometric Testing Coordinator | Social Media Manager | Administrative Officer | Social Welfare Assistant

Email: karisselykavaldez29@gmail.com

Mobile/WhatsApp no.: +639-128-549-167

Address: Victoria, Tarlac City, 2313, Philippines

Congratulate our New GROW CPC's!

Michael A. White, CPC #2357

Surprise, AZ

info@anosurrenderedmindset.com

623-866-9717

www.aNoSurrenderedMindset.com

Specialties:  Life Coaching

Mission Statement:  "I coach groups, couples, and individuals who are ready to move forward and willing to do the work required for growth."

Essay:     
        "For the past seven years as a Licensed Professional Counselor, my work has centered on helping individuals navigate mental and emotional struggles.  While stabilization is a critical part of that process, I’ve found that my deeper passion lies in what comes after.  Once clients reach a place of stability, I naturally shift into guiding them through life decisions, goal setting, and the practical steps required to move forward.  This is where I see the most meaningful change—when individuals begin to take ownership of their lives, build internal motivation, and follow through with consistent action.  In those moments, the work becomes less about maintaining balance and more about creating growth.

        Coaching, for me, is about collaboration.  It’s not just offering direction, but walking alongside someone as they clarify what they want and push past the internal barriers that have kept them stuck.  I provide structure, accountability, and support, but the transformation belongs to them.  What I’ve consistently observed is that many people are capable of far more than they believe—they just need the right environment and guidance to unlock it.  Being part of that process, seeing someone move from hesitation to confidence, from inaction to execution, is what drives me.  It’s the difference between surviving and actually building something meaningful in their life.

        Over time, I’ve realized that while counseling addresses immediate needs, coaching aligns more with where I want to focus my energy long-term.  I don’t want my work to revolve solely around keeping individuals stable; I want to be part of helping them expand, evolve, and reach goals they may not have pursued on their own.  My goal is to transition further into coaching along with my wife of thirty years, working with group coaching, couple coaching, and with individuals who are ready to move forward and are willing to do the work required for growth.  I see coaching not just as a service, but as a space where transformation is intentional, structured, and sustainable."

 ********************* 

SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES

New Customers -- Sign up for Lyn's FREE Monthly eNewsletter HERE.

GROW's Newsletter and Website designed by Travis Glover