About Jonia Mariechild
I’m inspired by the following quote written by Rachel Naomi Remen from her book, “Kitchen Table Wisdom”:
Joy seems to be part of an unconditional wish to live, not holding back because life does not meet our preferences or expectations. Joy seems to be a function of the willingness to accept the whole and to show up to meet with whatever is there. It has a kind of invincibility that attachment to any particular outcome would deny us. The willingness to win or lose moves us out of an adversarial relationship to life and into a powerful kind of openness. From such a position, we can life make a greater commitment to life. Not only a pleasurable life, or our idea of life, but all life. Joy seems more closely related to aliveness than to happiness. More about trusting one’s ability take joy in the newness of the day and what it may bring.”
Jonia Mariechild is a consultant, coach, and growth facilitator, in the service professions since 1986. Her work focuses on healing the after-effects of traumas such as surgery, accidental injury, and the loss and disappointment experiences of life. Since these traumas often impact one’s ability to express creatively, experience peak performance, communicate compassionately, and build satisfying relationships at work and in life, many leaders and professional organizations across the country deeply value her work.
In order to bring enriched and inspired experience to her clients, Jonia has spent many years working in sectors considered daunting, including: eating disorders, sexual assault and abuse, and corrections institutions. Her ability to embrace a wide range of human experience has prepared her well for the compassionate assistance she now provides individuals, family systems, work groups, and communities. She is often called on to provide executive coaching, team building, family or organizational systems process, and non-violent communication coaching.
Jonia founded the Holistic Health Education Center in the Midwest in 1989, which focused on the link between the body, trauma recovery, and emotional wellness. She holds a Masters Degree in Allied Health Counseling, is a certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and has been mentored at the Institute for Relationship Therapy. She is influenced by the Nonviolent Communication work of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and her extensive bodywork training inspired her creation of Hara Awareness Education which facilitates the process of compassionate communication between the body/mind.
Joy seems to be part of an unconditional wish to live, not holding back because life does not meet our preferences or expectations. Joy seems to be a function of the willingness to accept the whole and to show up to meet with whatever is there. It has a kind of invincibility that attachment to any particular outcome would deny us. The willingness to win or lose moves us out of an adversarial relationship to life and into a powerful kind of openness. From such a position, we can life make a greater commitment to life. Not only a pleasurable life, or our idea of life, but all life. Joy seems more closely related to aliveness than to happiness. More about trusting one’s ability take joy in the newness of the day and what it may bring.”
Jonia Mariechild is a consultant, coach, and growth facilitator, in the service professions since 1986. Her work focuses on healing the after-effects of traumas such as surgery, accidental injury, and the loss and disappointment experiences of life. Since these traumas often impact one’s ability to express creatively, experience peak performance, communicate compassionately, and build satisfying relationships at work and in life, many leaders and professional organizations across the country deeply value her work.
In order to bring enriched and inspired experience to her clients, Jonia has spent many years working in sectors considered daunting, including: eating disorders, sexual assault and abuse, and corrections institutions. Her ability to embrace a wide range of human experience has prepared her well for the compassionate assistance she now provides individuals, family systems, work groups, and communities. She is often called on to provide executive coaching, team building, family or organizational systems process, and non-violent communication coaching.
Jonia founded the Holistic Health Education Center in the Midwest in 1989, which focused on the link between the body, trauma recovery, and emotional wellness. She holds a Masters Degree in Allied Health Counseling, is a certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and has been mentored at the Institute for Relationship Therapy. She is influenced by the Nonviolent Communication work of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and her extensive bodywork training inspired her creation of Hara Awareness Education which facilitates the process of compassionate communication between the body/mind.
RESUME
Jonia Mariechild, M.S.
P. O. Box 790064
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 572-0018 work
(808) 264-2928 cell
Jonia@ButterflyMysteries.com
Experience
Self employed in Private Practice since 1988
Adolescent counseling
Team building
Couples counseling
Residential retreat developer and leader
Counseling specializing in trauma recovery
Group Presentations
Supervisor, designer and implementer of seminars for up to 300 people
The Compassion Mentors (2009-2010)
Director of Mentoring program, teaching the skills of Compassionate Communication
Executive Director, The Healing Alliance (2006 - 2008)
Provided part-time Executive Director Services for a nonprofit specializing in Trauma Recovery
Heal Our Warriors Conference, September, 2007 (Maui and Michigan)
Facilitator of 7-Day Residential Intensive for Iraq War Veterans and their Families
Teaching the skills of Compassionate Communication
Nonviolent Communication Educator, 2005-Present (Maui, HI)
On Support staff for 10-day intensive and weekly group facilitator
Facilitator of 3-Day Intensive: NVC and Trauma Recovery
Adventure in Compassion, 2005-2006 (Maui, HI)
9 month recovery group for women who experienced sexual trauma
E.D.E.N. (Eating Disorders Education Network), 2003-2004 (Maui, HI)
Program Director for Non-profit eating disorders education
Beyond Heaven, 2003 (Makawao, HI)
Yoga Instruction
Support Group for women who experienced sexual abuse
Good Vibrations, 2001-2002 (Berkeley, CA)
Post-Abortion Support group for women and their significant others
Midwifery Services, 2001 (Berkeley, CA)
Co-facilitated support group for pregnant women and new mothers
Montclair, 1999-2000 (Oakland, CA)
Couples workshops to enhance loving communication in partnerships
Mountain Morningstar Retreat Center, 2000 (Guffey, CO)
Facilitated a 5-day residential women’s retreat
The Yoga Source, 1998 (Berkeley, CA)
Yoga and Meditation instruction for yoga students and teachers
San Francisco Foundation, 1997 (San Francisco, CA)
“Girls Rule!” - project for the empowerment of adolescent girls through arts education and activism
Ogle County Department of Probation, 1995-1996 (Rochelle, IL)
Sexual Abuse Awareness for parents of At-Risk Adolescents
Healing group for incarcerated adolescent girls who were sexually abused
Wisconsin Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1994 (LaCrosse, WI)
Multicultural Diversity Awareness Training, Interventions for Addicted Sexual Abuse Survivors
National Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 1993 (Chicago, IL)
Sexual Healing for Survivors of Sexual Trauma, Transforming Body Image
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 1993 (Springfield, IL)
Counselor training in Body/Mind Healing Techniques
Swedish American Hospital, 1993 (Rockford, IL)
Sexual Abuse Awareness Series for Professionals serving survivors
Freeport Memorial Hospital, 1993
Ending Sexual Harassment in the workplace
Sunburst Holistic Life Center, 1989-92 (DeKalb, IL)
Teaching Bodywork and Massage Therapy
University of Illinois Medical School, 1990 (Rockford, IL)
Preventing Teen Suicide
Swedish American Hospital, 1987-1995 (Rockford, IL)
Movement for Health, Dream Studies, Pain Management for Cancer Survivors, Guided Imagery,
Spiritual Development, Counseling for Adolescents who experienced drug addiction & mental health issues
Academic Accomplishments
Master of Science in Allied Health Counseling
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 1990
graduated with highest honors
Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Midwest Institute for NLP, Chicago, IL, 1991
Certified Massage Therapist
Sunburst Holistic Life Center, DeKalb, Illinois, 1988
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, 1986
P. O. Box 790064
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 572-0018 work
(808) 264-2928 cell
Jonia@ButterflyMysteries.com
Experience
Self employed in Private Practice since 1988
Adolescent counseling
Team building
Couples counseling
Residential retreat developer and leader
Counseling specializing in trauma recovery
Group Presentations
Supervisor, designer and implementer of seminars for up to 300 people
The Compassion Mentors (2009-2010)
Director of Mentoring program, teaching the skills of Compassionate Communication
Executive Director, The Healing Alliance (2006 - 2008)
Provided part-time Executive Director Services for a nonprofit specializing in Trauma Recovery
Heal Our Warriors Conference, September, 2007 (Maui and Michigan)
Facilitator of 7-Day Residential Intensive for Iraq War Veterans and their Families
Teaching the skills of Compassionate Communication
Nonviolent Communication Educator, 2005-Present (Maui, HI)
On Support staff for 10-day intensive and weekly group facilitator
Facilitator of 3-Day Intensive: NVC and Trauma Recovery
Adventure in Compassion, 2005-2006 (Maui, HI)
9 month recovery group for women who experienced sexual trauma
E.D.E.N. (Eating Disorders Education Network), 2003-2004 (Maui, HI)
Program Director for Non-profit eating disorders education
Beyond Heaven, 2003 (Makawao, HI)
Yoga Instruction
Support Group for women who experienced sexual abuse
Good Vibrations, 2001-2002 (Berkeley, CA)
Post-Abortion Support group for women and their significant others
Midwifery Services, 2001 (Berkeley, CA)
Co-facilitated support group for pregnant women and new mothers
Montclair, 1999-2000 (Oakland, CA)
Couples workshops to enhance loving communication in partnerships
Mountain Morningstar Retreat Center, 2000 (Guffey, CO)
Facilitated a 5-day residential women’s retreat
The Yoga Source, 1998 (Berkeley, CA)
Yoga and Meditation instruction for yoga students and teachers
San Francisco Foundation, 1997 (San Francisco, CA)
“Girls Rule!” - project for the empowerment of adolescent girls through arts education and activism
Ogle County Department of Probation, 1995-1996 (Rochelle, IL)
Sexual Abuse Awareness for parents of At-Risk Adolescents
Healing group for incarcerated adolescent girls who were sexually abused
Wisconsin Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1994 (LaCrosse, WI)
Multicultural Diversity Awareness Training, Interventions for Addicted Sexual Abuse Survivors
National Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 1993 (Chicago, IL)
Sexual Healing for Survivors of Sexual Trauma, Transforming Body Image
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 1993 (Springfield, IL)
Counselor training in Body/Mind Healing Techniques
Swedish American Hospital, 1993 (Rockford, IL)
Sexual Abuse Awareness Series for Professionals serving survivors
Freeport Memorial Hospital, 1993
Ending Sexual Harassment in the workplace
Sunburst Holistic Life Center, 1989-92 (DeKalb, IL)
Teaching Bodywork and Massage Therapy
University of Illinois Medical School, 1990 (Rockford, IL)
Preventing Teen Suicide
Swedish American Hospital, 1987-1995 (Rockford, IL)
Movement for Health, Dream Studies, Pain Management for Cancer Survivors, Guided Imagery,
Spiritual Development, Counseling for Adolescents who experienced drug addiction & mental health issues
Academic Accomplishments
Master of Science in Allied Health Counseling
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, 1990
graduated with highest honors
Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Midwest Institute for NLP, Chicago, IL, 1991
Certified Massage Therapist
Sunburst Holistic Life Center, DeKalb, Illinois, 1988
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, 1986
