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P. R. E. P
Process. Release. Embody. Power

Emotional Processing Coaching

This offering is my pride and joy.
I knew something was brewing inside of me...
and I didn't quite know what it was.
While I was pregnant, this idea came to me.
It combines my passion for life coaching with my joy in guiding families through their birth experience.

(See me talk LIVE about this and hear what other mamas "wish they knew" in hindsight HERE)
 

"Birth trauma is sadly incredibly common, with about 1 in 4 women affected by symptoms of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) AFTER giving birth…”

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READ THAT AGAIN.

1 in 4!!
 

I’ve been speaking with mamas from all over about their experiences, considering:

Emotionally

Mentally

Hormonally

Relationship dynamics

Communication

Self care

Asking for help

Boundaries

Overwhelmingly, 100%, wish they had had more prep and support around all of the above.
 

I firmly believe, on a personal AND professional level (as I have seen it in my work), that any unresolved childhood wounding, past trauma, and stuck emotions will come up in labor and birth… and continue to overflow into postpartum.
 

Emotional and mindset coaching in pregnancy, and following up during the postpartum period is so very important and too often overlooked or not even thought of at all. People just don’t know… until they know… then in hindsight, they wish they knew...

 

Hindsight is 20/20...

But it doesn't have to be...
 

What if you prepared mentally and emotionally AHEAD of time?

Step into WHO you want to become in pregnancy, during labor, and in the postpartum period... NOW.

Hone the mindset skills, emotional mastery...

Heal old conditioning and out dated conditioning...

Establish support in pregnancy, for labor, during postpartum...

Continue to build the skillset, confidence, mastery throughout...

Learn next level communication, boundaries, and self care...

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With foresight... not as an afterthought...

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There’s soooo much to think about: showers, registries, nurseries, painting, decorating (the fun stuff); and time off from work, what will work allow, how much will insurance/ disability pay for, not having enough paid time off/ not being able to afford the actual time off you need and deserve (the no so fun stuff)…
 

Not even a thought to consider is your mental and emotional prep during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.

Your experience- conceiving, in pregnancy, during labor, postpartum not only affects you, but baby too…
 

And relationships

And boundaries

And self care

Physical health

Mental health

Emotional health

Spiritual health
 

This is why I created PREP

PROCESS. RELEASE. EMBODY. POWER.

A prenatal & postpartum emotional processing coaching experience.

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Investment

PREP: Emotional Processing Coaching, 1:1 (in person or virtual)
Single visit- $100
4 pack- $400
8 pack- $800

Upgrade with Voxer (included for existing doula clients)- $100/month


(PREP can be added to packages or utilized on it's own if you're choosing not to have a doula.

If you we do not have a doula/client relationship and you wish to upgrade your PREP package, you can also add Voxer)

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**WHAT'S VOXER?**  Voxer is a voice and text messaging app, where numbers are not exchanged, and a great way to keep us connected between calls.  Voxer can be a super powerful tool if you let it be.  Imagine having your coach, counselor, therapist, "On call" for you, just a text away.  If you are feeling triggered, need to work through something, talk something out, vent, etc... Voxer me!

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Voxer (add on or stand alone)- $100/ month

 

Great Buffalo and surrounding areas of WNY

716.566.8050

melrae619@yahoo.com

Kind Words

Melissa sets a tone that is comfortable and nurturing, all before she drops her knowledge and skill into the mix. Her demeanor, her attention and her focus is second to none. She is compassionate, curious and holds one accountable to their goals. She asks the right questions and keeps the path flexible yet still moving forward. Working with Melissa, I discovered ways to slow down and take more time to understand the why behind my desire to act. She helped open my mind and heart to adopting new processes that are in better alignment with who I want to be."

~ Amy P,  Life Coaching Client

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I had never worked with a life coach before and I immediately saw the benefits. If I’m being truly honest, working with a life coach has been more productive than mental health counseling. That is not to say MHC is not important. This is only true for me and wouldn’t necessarily be the case for anyone else. I like having things to actively work on. I need to feel productive, that I am moving forward. Life coaching gets right to it. Melissa is very skilled at holding you accountable in the most non threatening way. She is firm but loving. She is wonderful at holding space AND challenging your beliefs. She keeps you focused and redirects you to get back on the path that leads to your desired destination. I can’t speak more highly of Melissa. She is an emerging star in this field!"

~ Lisa B, Life Coaching Client

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"I'm just in awe at how empowered I felt! I really loved that I had guidance from Melissa ahead of time to prepare myself mentally because that was a huge component  to the positive outcome I had.  Those key principles we worked through to eliminate fear, tension, control have actually been super helpful during postpartum life.  I'm so thankful to know how to manage that!"

~Erica C., First Time Mom/ Doula Client

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"If I didn't have these weekly classes I don't know how I would have made it through this pregnancy.  It literally saved my emotional and mental health!  Melissa's techniques, mantras, and overall kindness helped me in so many ways and I cannot begin to properly thank her  As a first time mom to be, no one can ever prepare you for the up and down emotional and mental rollercoaster you can experience. This class, the other mamas, and Melissa provided support that I didn't even know I would need, but am so thankful I found.  I know that physically and mentally I'm more prepared for labor and birth than without this class.  (Update: The doctor and labor & delivery nurses give Melissa a BIG THANK YOU- they said they were impressed with how calm I was able to be, and how focused my breathing was!)"

~Remy M., First Time Mom, Yoga Student

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