Summary
On June 28, the GIFT Whole-Person Coaching Institute successfully held a special seminar titled “Love Is Also Science” on the theme of restoring relationships and communication. Led by Dr. Lydia Chun, a clinical psychologist and ICF-certified coach, and Dr. Joseph Chun, an MIT-trained medical doctor, the seminar introduced the core steps of the Imago Dialogue method, “emotional hijacking,” and the four relational toxins (criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling) from a scientific and practical perspective. Participants deepened their learning through hands-on dialogue practice, with many highlighting active listening, empathy exercises, new insights into relationships, and healing through spousal communication techniques as the most valuable takeaways. Survey responses showed high satisfaction, with most attendees saying the seminar was “very helpful.” The event showcased GIFT’s Whole-Person coaching philosophy and contributed positively to the local community. The institute will launch its 2nd ICF certification course on September 2, with online orientations scheduled for July 8 and August 4 at 7:30 PM (PT).
