The ARCH Story and Values
Arenas for Change (ARCH) was created for therapists, transformational coaches, educators, and equine professionals seeking a meaningful way to engage clients, deepen facilitation skills, and foster lasting transformation.
Where Story, Learning & Transformation Come Together
More than just a training model, ARCH is a values-driven learning community where professionals grow together—sharing ideas, refining their practice, and integrating the power of story into their work.
Our values are the foundation of everything we do. They shape how we learn, facilitate, and support one another. Discover the journey that led to ARCH and the guiding principles that continue to inspire us forward.
Our Story: How ARCH Began
For over two decades, a dedicated team of professionals pioneered innovative approaches in equine-assisted and nature-based psychotherapy, coaching, and personal development.
But something was missing…
💡 How can we deepen and accelerate the transformation process?
💡 How can we enhance emotional safety so clients feel truly seen and heard?
💡 How can we create a structured framework for breakthroughs—while still honoring facilitators’ unique styles, environments, and creativity?
With these questions, Arenas for Change (ARCH) was born—a supportive, inclusive learning community where every member is both a learner and a teacher.
We are passionate about continuously growing as practitioners—digging deeper, refining our facilitation skills, exploring nuances, and exchanging ideas. We stay fresh in our work, always seeking new ways to serve clients with heart, intention, and meaningful impact.
Through this journey, we also realized something even more powerful:
Learning isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about the people you learn with.
True growth happens in a peer community where shared values, collaboration, and mutual support fuel creativity and transformation.
That’s why we created ARCH—a space where professionals can inspire and challenge each other, explore fresh perspectives, and refine their facilitation skills within a welcoming, values-driven environment.
Values as Our Foundation
Before ARCH was created, we defined our core values first. These values serve as our foundation, guiding how we learn, facilitate, and support each other. They shape not only how we grow as professionals but also how we create meaningful change in the lives of those we serve.
🌟Creative continuous learning.
It is about lifelong learning with creativity!
In order to be creative and learn, you need to be in a state of constant flow. The flow of brainstorming, stretching ourselves, and openness to other perspectives.
It is constant because even when blocked, we keep wrestling with and working on it – questioning, pondering, and digging deeper to expand our thoughts.
We are willing to build on one another’s ideas and end up in places we don’t initially imagine. By setting a stage of constant flow and creativity, we keep on learning and growing every day.
🤝Serving others based on respect.
It is accepting others for who they are, letting go of our personal agendas to truly be open to the other.
Listening and “yes, and’ing,” we build a culture of collaboration.
This requires that we are willing to be vulnerable and explore our SOS (Sense of Self) as that impacts our actions and relationships.
We recognize others for who they are and look to add value to their lives at every encounter.
😄Lighthearted humility.
It is having the courage to see our truth and then add a balanced touch of humor (grace), let it go, and try again.
While we do serious work, and we are professional, we also know how to be genuine and not take ourselves too seriously.
This combination sets the stage for acceptance, and emotional safety, which allows us to be who we are.
This is why we can be authentic.
🔗Integrity while trusting and enjoying the process.
It is being honest with ourselves and others, and no matter the situation, sticking to our values, even when difficult. We trust that if we stay aligned with our values, it will work out.
We want to both trust and enjoy the process.
We strive to have a positive focus and cultivate a growth mindset.
With shared values, we uplift one another and find joy in the journey through relationship and connection.
Why ARCH? Because Transformation Happens Through Story, Learning, and Connection
At ARCH, we believe in the power of story, community, and learning together.
💡 When we grow, our clients grow. When our stories change, we change.
If you’re a professional looking for new ways to engage clients, expand your facilitation skills, and be part of a values-driven learning community, ARCH is for you.
Who Can Benefit from ARCH?
✅ Mental Health Professionals
✅ Transformational & Executive Coaches
✅ Educators & Organizational Development Leaders
✅ Equine Specialists & Nature-Based Practitioners
EDUCATION
COACHING
MENTAL HEALTH
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Go Behind the Scenes of ARCH's Founding
Dive deeper into the founding story. This blog post shares the journey that led to the creation of ARCH and the values that continue to shape our work today.
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