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 Cliff Smyth
Biography
For the last 18 years I have worked with individuals as a Feldenkrais Method practitioner helping people recover functional abilities and become aware of themselves through embodied learning. I have also served all my adult life on variety of boards of non-profit organizations, including twelve years on the Board of the International Feldenkrais Federation, six of those as President.
I have spent my entire professional life working with people as a teacher, group facilitator, somatic educator and leader. I trained and worked as a high school teacher, taught writing for many years, and worked in the arts and community development.
As a coach and leader, I have particular experience helping people involved in human services and health care, the arts, the non-profit sector and professional associations.
In addition to doing Feldenkrais for my own well being, I practice mindfulness meditation and Yoga Nidra.
I was born and lived in Melbourne, Australia, until I moved to live in San Francisco in 1996. I like exploring new places. I have travelled extensively for my professional work and interest. I am a husband, father and grandfather,
I draw on all this training and experience in shaping the coaching process for each individual client. My clients tell me they appreciate my:
- in-depth listening
- insight into their deep life patterns and important values
- creative ideas and approaches
- positive appreciation, support and encouragement.
Education, certifications, memberships
- Currently undertaking a MS program in Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University
- Currently studying to be a teacher of the Sounder Sleep System® of self-healing for insomnia and stress.
- Certificate in Core Strengths Coaching, San Francisco State University
- Feldenkrais Professional Training Program, Lincoln School of Health Sciences, LaTrobe University (Australia)
- BA and Graduate Diploma in Education, LaTrobe University (Australia)
- Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
- Member of the Professional Coaches and Mentors Association (PCMA)
- Member of SF Coaches
- Member of the Wellness Guild: Bay Area Wellness Practitioners Collaboration
- Member of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America
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Discovering Resilience Workshop
Taught by Cliff Smyth & Sarah Kowalksi. Saturday November 5, 2010: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm: $90. At: Feldenkrais Center for Movement Education, 98 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA94131 (in the Noe Valley/Glen Park neighbourhood.
To register on line or call the Feldenkrais Center on (415) 826-3680.
Go to the workshops page for more details.
Discovering Resilience: In times like these it is good to get in touch with how we have dealt with challenges in the past and how to embody that resilience into the future. Using movement, reflection, journaling and discussion this workshop can help you to get in tough with and feel your capacity to deal with challenges and bounce back.
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