Skills That Empower.
Results That Last.
-teaching & coaching emotional well being skills for individuals & groups-
The most powerful way to add lasting value to a group (business, organization, team) is often the one most overlooked: strengthening emotional well-being.
Who Do We Work With?
Any individual or group - business, organization, team - that sees personal and professional value in learning and practicing skills that lead to positive change, fortifying emotional well being.
Individuals
Work 1:1 with a highly trained and experienced Whole Skills Coach, actively engaging together to set your goals, explore your challenges, and learn Whole Skills to improve your emotional well being.
Groups
The group format (class, workshop, training, retreat) is co-led by two highly trained & experienced Whole Skills Coaches, teaching Whole Skills, providing dynamic interaction, support, validation, feedback and accountability to strengthen the emotional well being of each individual and the group as a whole.
Mental health isn’t just about addressing illness. It’s about fostering growth, balance, & wholeness.
What Are Whole Skills?
Whole Skills is a uniquely and personally designed program that teaches and coaches 3 units, each unit covering many skills
Choose from any or all units:
Mindful Awareness: Learn how to become less distracted, cultivate presence & focus, and make wise decisions, helping you stay grounded in times of stress.
Emotion, Stress & Crisis Management: Learn to navigate difficult emotions, manage stress & crises without making the situation worse, building resilience.
Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness: Develop the skills to communicate clearly, handle conflicts constructively, and honor your self-respect, strengthening your relationships.
The Whole Skills Assessment taken before and after skills learning/coaching provides data on strengths, areas for growth, and distinctly illustrates your return on investment.
Meet the Team
Our expert team draws on decades of experience in psychology, education, and mindfulness to help individuals and teams strengthen their emotional well-being. We bring a deep understanding and practical insights to every experience, empowering people to thrive.
Martha Golden, PsyD
Founder, CEO & Skills Coach
With well over 20 years of experience as an educator and psychologist, Martha created the Whole Skills program and founded Whole Skills, LLC to teach emotional well-being skills to a broader audience. This gives more people the opportunity to improve their emotional well being than simply those seeking traditional psychotherapy. A DBT-Certified Clinician™, she brings compassion, humor, and practical expertise to her teaching & coaching, helping individuals and groups thrive personally and professionally.
Sammy Banawan, PhD
Skills Coach
Sammy has more than 20 years teaching & coaching individuals, groups, and teams how to improve their well being. Known for his laid-back, empathetic approach, he creates a safe space for learning and accountability, helping participants apply these life-changing skills with ease and reflection.
What People Are Saying
“The skills have taught me how to let go or shift some of the thought processes that held me back for so long. Many of the most impactful skills I learned are small exercises that change the way I think about anything hard in my life. I used to not be able to do my work because of various mental blocks, now I have a few go-to skills that help me overcome those mental hurdles.”
— M.F.
“Skills have been helpful in making me more self-aware of when I am doing something that is more ineffective than productive, thus improving workflow.”
-J.A.
“I have gotten really good at asking for what I need and holding firm boundaries at work and with others. The skills have given me confidence to hold boundaries and I can say no, I show up consistently and accomplish my goals in ways that work for me.”
— E.R.
“Through the skills group sessions, I grew in my ability to navigate stress and hardships in all areas of my life, therefore allowing me to thrive better in both school and work. I gained many techniques to make work and school more manageable and generative. The skills taught me that there is freedom that emerges as a result of dialectical and non-judgmental thinking.
Also the skills sessions helped me to find ways to enhance my focus, access the flow state of work, grow in my resourcefulness, and further define and protect my purpose in my actions.”
— A.E.
Let’s work together.
Get in touch with us today to explore how Whole Skills Coaching can help you or your group.