Our method
The ROOT & RISE Method™
Root in awareness. Rise with intention. Thrive through practice.
Book your free Connection SessionAwareness is the beginning. What follows is where we practice change.
I developed the ROOT & RISE Method™ to support the work that unfolds beyond a Shadow Clearing session. Grounded in my approach as a trauma-informed practitioner, the method connects personal exploration with intentional goals, practical tools and ongoing accountability.
Together, we explore the experiences and meanings that may influence present patterns, identify what matters now, and practice actions that support greater clarity, confidence and connection.
— Eden Holt, Trauma-Informed Practitioner | ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Three phases
- 01
ROOT
Explore your experiences, recognize patterns, and deepen connection with yourself. Your Shadow Clearing session lives here.
- 02
RISE
Turn awareness into meaningful goals, supportive practices, boundaries and intentional action.
- 03
THRIVE
Strengthen those practices, navigate challenges, and sustain progress with ongoing support.
How we work together
How we work together matters as much as what we work toward
Connection and choice
We agree on priorities, boundaries and pacing. You can pause or decline any exercise.
Awareness and reflection
Shadow Clearing, journaling and open questions help you notice what's shaping your present goals.
Affirmations and self-trust
You create statements that feel true enough to practice, each tied to a real choice.
Clarity and goal-setting
Insight becomes a direction you choose, with realistic steps and signs of progress.
Action and accountability
We review commitments, recognize progress, and adjust when life gets in the way.
Integration and connection
You leave with a personal resource plan and the people and tools that support you.
Affirmations paired with action
Affirmations work best when they're believable, chosen by you, and tied to something you can practice. They're an invitation, not a demand to feel positive.
"I can pause before committing."
→ Use a prepared response before accepting another obligation.
"I am learning to trust my decisions."
→ Make one decision from your values, then review what you learned.
"My needs deserve consideration."
→ Name one need and make a specific request.
Accountability, without shame
Accountability here means clear commitments, compassionate curiosity and practical adjustment. When something doesn't get done, we look at what happened (capacity, competing priorities, unclear steps, missing resources) and choose a workable next action together.
Where the Method lives
Every ROOT, RISE and THRIVE program is grounded in the ROOT & RISE Method™ and includes a dedicated Shadow Clearing session. Longer programs give you more time for integration, practice and sustained support.
Want to begin with the reflection itself? The Shadow Clearing Intensive is available on its own. Explore the Intensive
Honor your experience. Strengthen your connection to yourself. Move forward with clarity and supported action.
The ROOT & RISE Method™ supports personal development and can complement clinical care. It does not diagnose or treat trauma or mental health conditions. You decide what you share and which exercises you use. Read our coaching scope and policies.
Your roots can be grown. Let's begin.
Every journey starts with a complimentary 60-minute Connection Session with Eden. We'll talk about where you are, what you're longing for and which path fits you best. No pressure, just a real conversation.