Christine Malek
Coach for abuse survivors and toxic relationships in Knoxville, Tennessee
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Women and Men |
| Also coaches | Health coach and Speaking coach |
| Based in | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States |
| Practice | SASSI Coach |
Christine Malek is a coach in Knoxville, Tennessee who helps abuse survivors rebuild their lives. She founded SASSI Coach and Christine Consulting. She is a survivor herself, and she also works as an author, podcaster and speaker on abuse. Her SASSI Program helps clients answer the question of who they are and what comes next after abuse. She also runs programs for toxic and narcissistic relationships and for drug and alcohol addiction. She works with both women and men.
What Christine helps with
Christine helps people recover from abuse, domestic violence and toxic relationships. She also coaches people facing drug and alcohol addiction.
- Healing after abuse and domestic violence
- Setting healthy boundaries
- Spotting red flags in relationships
- Coping with triggers and managing stress
- Rebuilding confidence and self-esteem
- Leaving toxic or narcissistic relationships
- Recovery and sobriety from drugs and alcohol
Who Christine works with
Christine works with women who have survived abuse and are asking what to do next and who they are now. She also works with men dealing with abuse, toxicity and narcissism. Her programs cover domestic violence, toxic relationships and addiction.
How Christine works
Christine's main program is the SASSI Program. SASSI stands for Strong, Assertive, Smart, Sexy and Independent. Clients build a customized roadmap for healing that covers emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being. She uses trauma-informed practices, mindfulness and coaching techniques. Clients learn to set boundaries, cope with triggers and manage stress.
Background and qualifications
Christine is the founder and creator of SASSI Coach and Christine Consulting in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is a survivor of abuse and built her coaching work from that experience. She is also an author, podcaster and speaker, and an advocate against abuse. She coined the word SurThrivOr to describe people who survive and thrive after abuse.
Christine Malek pricing
Programs and services
- SASSI Program
- Abuse and domestic violence coaching
- Toxic and narcissistic relationships coaching
- Drug and alcohol addiction coaching
- Free strategy session
Christine Malek reviews
The CoachVouch take
Christine is a survivor of abuse who also offers coaching for men dealing with abuse, toxicity and narcissism.
Best for women and men who are leaving abuse or a toxic relationship and want to rebuild their identity and confidence.
Common questions
How much does Christine Malek charge?
Coaching with Christine runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Christine from this page for an exact quote.
What does Christine Malek help with?
Christine Malek helps with healing after abuse and domestic violence, setting healthy boundaries, spotting red flags in relationships and coping with triggers and managing stress.
Does Christine Malek coach men?
Yes. She offers coaching for men dealing with abuse, toxicity and narcissism.
What does SASSI stand for?
SASSI stands for Strong, Assertive, Smart, Sexy and Independent. It is the name of her coaching program and brand.
How do I contact Christine Malek?
Send Christine a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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