Helping Clients Navigate Systemic Barriers in Your Coaching & Facilitation Practice ~ with Asma Begum
At the Menstrual Coach Academy, we believe in a trauma-informed approach to coaching and facilitation. This approach is essential, especially as many of our clients face challenging systemic barriers that can complicate their well-being and recovery journeys.
In this insightful conversation with Asma Begum, founder of the UK charity Soul Sisters, we dive into practical ways to support clients as they navigate these barriers. Asma’s experience working with survivors of domestic abuse sheds light on how we, as coaches, can provide a grounded, empathetic, and actionable form of support.
Watch the Conversation Here:
Key Takeaways from Our Conversation with Asma Begum
1. Recognising Systemic Barriers in Our Coaching Practice
Our clients often face obstacles rooted in larger systems—whether healthcare, legal, or social. These structures can create real challenges, especially for those already dealing with trauma. Asma’s work with Soul Sisters reminds us that these barriers can deeply affect mental health and well-being, and that as coaches, we play a crucial role in helping clients develop tools to navigate these realities.
2. Building Trauma-Informed Coaching Skills
At the Menstrual Coach Academy, we emphasise the importance of a trauma-informed approach, which Asma also champions. This method prioritises a supportive and empathetic space, considering not only a client’s individual story but also the systemic factors influencing their lives. Asma’s insights underscore how crucial this approach is in working with clients, helping them to feel safe and empowered within the coaching relationship.
3. Practicing Self-Care and Establishing Boundaries
Facing systemic challenges can be exhausting, not only for clients but for coaches as well. Asma’s advice on self-care and boundary-setting is a vital reminder for all of us working in supportive roles. Taking care of ourselves allows us to stay resilient and continue to be effective allies for our clients, even in the face of complex and sometimes overwhelming barriers.
4. Practical Tools for Client Empowerment
Whether providing court support for survivors or offering guidance on accessing resources, Asma’s approach emphasises actionable support. Similarly, at the Menstrual Coach Academy, we teach practical coaching techniques that enable clients to build resilience and confidence in their journeys. Having these tools allows us to serve as strong advocates for clients, helping them feel equipped to face even the most challenging obstacles.
About Soul Sisters
Soul Sisters is a UK-based charity that supports and empowers survivors of domestic abuse through advocacy, court support, and other essential resources. To learn more about their impactful work, visit Soul Sisters.
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