Helping Clients Through Loss in Transitions

We are experiencing tremendous change in our society and workplaces right now.  From AI to Return to Office mandates to changes in DEI policies - our world, and our clients, are experiencing change and transition at an incredibly rapid pace. With change, comes loss- even if the change is positive.   Utilizing the work of several thought leaders, this session will share a framework to understand the process (and distinction) of change and transition and how to best support our clients through the losses-as well as transformation-that can occur during periods of transition.  It will explore how to hold the tension of being with clients in losses, acknowledging them, and gently allowing for new ways of being to emerge. 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the phases of transition and loss, as well as the distinctions between change and transition
• Discover ways to maintain the polarity of holding space for loss and allowing new possibilities to emerge, while meeting the client where they are
• Practice application of the framework and discussion to utilize with clients currently going through transitions.

Approved CCE Units: 0.75 CC, 0.75 RD

Meet Your Presenter: Rachel Verlik, PCC

Rachel Verlik is the President and Founder of MP6 Consulting, LLC. She serves as a coach, consultant, and facilitator with over 25 years of business experience, including 13 years of Federal service as an independent contributor and a leader. Rachel is a champion for brave and authentic leadership. She has served at several Federal agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Rachel has a practical, results-oriented coaching practice focused on her philosophy of coaching the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. She uses her warmth, humor, industry/leadership experience, and down-to-earth personality to establish rapport and build relationships with her clients. She works to design programs to identify values and deconstruct internal stories with the goal to identify new possibilities and help clients reach their desired futures.

Rachel resides in Alexandria, VA and is a solo parent to her son Nico and dog mom to Smudge.