Compassionate Inquiry is a body sensation based talk therapy that was developed by Dr. Gabor Mate. The training program was one year long. It is not psychotherapy.
As an ex nanny of around 50 families over almost 20 years, I can tell you that the way you will/are parenting your child is based on your childhood experiences. Whether you were raised strictly or not, or by stressed out/ emotionally unavailable parents for example, have left an imprint on you. Unless you become conscious of your past experiences, you’ll pass it on to your children. I have seen it over and over again.
Anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship patterns are nothing but coping mechanisms from our early experiences. The best gift you can ever give to your child is to become aware of your past and learn new ways to regulate your emotions. An emotionally stable and mature parent is what every child needs in order to thrive later on in their life.
Compassionate Inquiry helps you develop an authentic relationship with yourself. As humans, our primary source of suffering is disconnection from our authentic self. However, this connection can be restored.
During a Compassionate Inquiry session, you are helped to recognize traits such as perfectionism, overachievement, being too harsh on yourself, self sabotaging, anxieties, depression, and relationship patterns that came along at a certain point in your life as coping mechanisms. Understanding that these adaptations are not who you are is very liberating.
As a CI informed coach, my aim is to hold a mirror to your experience, using specific skills and compassionate use of questions, whilst directing you to connect with your body sensations. Our body ‘holds memories’ of past events and this affects our health and wellbeing. Connecting and releasing these stuck emotions are very important to restore optimal mental and physical health.
The intention is to inquire into each situation and your response to it, so that you can understand the underlying unconscious dynamics and their origin. You can’t erase your past experiences, but with the clarity you’ll gain, you can learn to show up differently to the next challenging situation. This way, your so- called “weaknesses” can be transformed into your ultimate strengths, modeling a new way of being to your child and more importantly, not passing your childhood patterns onto them.
“Building on the last session, I saw Regina virtually for a third time for a CI session. This session focused on connecting and nurturing your inner child. It was a wonderful compliment to the prior session (BCST), and I feel as though the combination helped me shift my energy level from feeling “stuck” in certain areas and moving forward in a more positive and grounded way. Overall, I credit Regina with helping to improve my daily life and I whole-heartedly recommend her to others. I have no idea how she does what she does, but people like Regina make the world a better place and I’m deeply grateful to have met her.”
–Maggie
“As a mom of four teen/adult kids, I found that working with Regina and her calm/attuned presence was very helpful. Her curiosity and interest in the session led me to reveal what was in the way of me communicating in a way that’s helpful to my family. I highly recommend working with Regina!”
–Jen
“Regina has a gift for inviting vulnerability in the most natural and compassionate way. With her, there’s no pressure, just an open, welcoming space where you feel safe to explore the parts of yourself you’ve kept hidden. Her presence is so genuine and grounded that it allows you to step into self-discovery with trust and curiosity. What truly sets Regina apart is how deeply she listens. Her intuitive ability to create meaningful connections helps you uncover insights that are both profound and empowering. Each session with her feels like an authentic journey, where you are met with compassion and honesty every step of the way. If you’re a fellow seeker for a space where you can safely explore your challenges and discover new depths within yourself, Regina’s guidance will be a source of strength, clarity, and truth and authenticity.”
–Dragos