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~ Grief Recovery Specialist / Counseling

~Crisis Intervention / Trauma Care

~ Spiritual Counseling / Direction

~ Compassion Fatigue & Burnout – Restorative Self Care Practices

~Soft Skills Training: Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution, Self Regulation

~Values-based Leadership 

~ Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence Development

~ Becoming Conscious of Unconscious Bias Awareness

~ Advocacy ~ Self Advocacy ~ Spiritual Advocacy

 

Mission: Personal, Professional & Leadership Formation.

Vision: To advocate; To come alongside; To accompany

Values: Encourage. Educate. Empower.

Purpose: A ministry of formation on a personal level; organizational leadership cultural level for businesses. The Formation of  – Character. Mission / Values. Spiritual / Faith / Beliefs. Leadership. Advocacy. A ministry of Hope – Healing – Restoration.

 

To make an appointment or for more information,

contact Lori at lori.ciccstotko@gmail.com

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Live Life with Purpose!! Does your soul thirst for more? Are you craving to find purpose and meaning? As an interfaith Spiritual Director/Counselor  and leadership specialist, Lori Ciccarelli Stotko, MPS, will guide you on a “soul care” journey of transformation from your head (beliefs) to your heart (passion / relationships) to your hands (purpose). What feeds your soul? She will provide spiritual guidance & counseling, values-based leadership development, self-advocacy resources and emotional intelligence tools to live with intention, tapping into your inner strengths providing clarity, peace of mind, joy and wholeness.  A process of discovery for hope, healing and restoration. Lori is especially passionate about attuning to the presence of God and  disciples others who desire a deeper spiritual walk by enriching relationship with Him through Biblical spirituality (for those of Christian faiths), life-skills formation and servant leadership development of mission / values integration. 

Lori Stotko, MPS, is the founder and director for Transforming Lives Advocacy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism; a master’s degree in leadership and organizations with a concentration in developing human capacity; specialty training in spiritual direction, formation and leadership; grief recovery counseling and crisis / trauma intervention. She is an ordained minister through the National Association for Christian Ministers.

Lori is a Spiritual Director, advocate, educator, leadership trainer, conference speaker, retreat and support group facilitator, and published writer focused on topics of leadership, advocacy, spiritual development and trauma & grief recovery. She is the Founder of Transforming Lives Advocacy. MSMR cover photo Check out her 5-time award-winning book  where she takes you through her 4-step process on how to self-advocate effectively; Myself, My Responsibility – tools to self-advocate. Enjoy our video book reveal.  Lori retired as the Patient Experience Manager & Spiritual Care Chaplain for Mammoth Hospital where she worked for 21 years. She also served an appointed seat on the Board of Directors, California State Council on Developmental Disabilities advocating for her community at the state level.  Lori’s passion for advocacy comes from raising a child with special needs. Visit JJ’s Journey to learn more.

Lori’s accomplishments include recognition 2010-2014 Excellence in Management Award, Mammoth Hospital; Alumni of the Year 2011 Walla Wall University recognized for community, church, and professional service; and international recognition for her documentary film “JJ’s Journey, A Journey about Autism,” and 5-time award winning author for her book “Myself, My Responsibility” illustrated by her son.

Lori is especially passionate about intimacy with Christ; her personal mission is to bring the Kingdom forward in every aspect of her life. Check out Lori’s recent interview on Talking Element 8/15/21 where she shares her spiritual journey.

Also check out Lori’s articles published in Ministry Magazine: “Emotional Intelligence for Effective Ministry” featured as the lead article in Ministry Magazine March 2020 and “Church Ministry for End-of-Life Care, lessons from a pandemic” in which Lori shares her own personal story featured in Ministry Magazine January 2022. Watch Lori’s latest presentation / sermon on 7/16/22 Compassion Fatigue: Restoring Holy Balance

To learn more about Lori.  

Lori’s call into ministry  

Look what others are saying about Lori’s coaching and leadership.

Listen to Lori’s “Take 5 to Inspire” Podcasts 

You can make a donation if you would like to help support this ministry of advocacy.

Proverbs 31:8-9: “Speak up and defend the rights of those who cannot speak for themselves.”
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