Kirin Loomis became certified in the Option Process® Dialogue in 2001 and currently practices in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. As a way to support and encourage private mentoring practice, we are pleased to provide a web page for each of our Certified Mentors. The following information has been provided to us by Kirin.

Kirin Loomis 2888 Joppa Ave. S. #106 St. Louis Park, MN 55416-4118 Phone: 952 920-8271 Cell: 612 850-5850 Email: speak2solve@lycos.com

1. What is your mentoring background and related experience?

I have been a certified mentor since 2001, and from 2001 to 2006 was a mentor on staff at The Option Institute, seeing several clients per week. I also do sessions by phone.

2. Why did you become an Option Process® Mentor/Counselor?

I loved the Dialogue from the first time I saw it described in The Option Institute catalogue, in 1995. Every decision since then has been weighed in terms of whether or not it moves me closer to being able to do this seemingly magical kind of interaction with and for other people. What do I love? Above all, it is the respect—the fact that no one will be telling me what to do, and that I, as a mentor, am not expected to come up with advice or answers for others. We each have our own wisdom—but sometimes we can use some help to find or notice it.

3. Why do you believe the Option Process® and the Option Process® Dialogue are so effective?

While the questions are amazing, I find the attitude of the Mentor is the heart of the “magic.” It is so rare in our society to be able to talk about our innermost worries, secrets, and longings, and know that the other person will hear us with love and acceptance. As explorers, there is nothing we have to do. We don’t have to “say it right” or “get it right.” Instead we’re free to relax into our own bundle of foibles and know that it’s OK to reveal ourselves to the Mentor. What a relief!

4. How can someone specifically use the Option Process® Dialogue to change their life?

Instead of being subject to whatever happens “out there,” we can take charge of the part that is entirely within our control: our beliefs, our feelings, and our actions. We have learned to take care of ourselves in the best way we know, but through the Dialogue we can examine our effectiveness. If something we’re doing isn’t getting us the results we want, the Dialogue gives us opportunities to choose a new direction.

5. How have you used the Option Process® Dialogue to make changes in your life?

If the person I have an issue with is also a Mentor, I love to explore my issue with that Mentor. I can say whatever is on my mind and be heard in a caring and accepting way. In return, I have learned to listen to the people in my life with the Attitude of a Mentor, and it is a joy to be with people in that way, no matter what they’re saying. I see people using so much energy on worry and frustration. The more I explore myself and clear away my issues, the more time I spend really enjoying my life.

6. Do you recommend anything to help someone prepare for a dialogue(any specific reading, listening, viewing, etc.)?

Although there are no rules for the Explorer, and they can say absolutely whatever they wish and the Mentor will follow them, I nonetheless suggest two things: 1) that they leave room for the Mentor to ask questions, and 2) that they, to the best of their ability, answer the question that is asked. (For example, many people, when asked how they feel, do not state their feelings.)

It is also helpful to read at least one chapter of a book that has dialogues in it, such as To Love Is To Be Happy With, or Giant Steps, both by Barry Neil Kaufman.

7. Do you have any quotes from any clients that you would like us to include?

Kirin —“It’s easy to sum her up. I love her and forever will. No words can describe what she has given me.”

~Name withheld, Alabama (This was after two Dialogues.)

Kirin --“Her questions allowed me to find my way to me. Thank you!”

~Revitalize Your Spirit participant, 2003

Kirin—“Lovely—rock solid—intuitive and very helpful.”

~David Barton, acupuncturist, Portland, Oregon, 2006

8. Please include a brief statement on what being a mentor has meant to you along with any inspirational stories or updates on your progress as a professional.

“It just keeps getting better!”