Patty Baird
I am the primary caregiver for my husband, who has been diagnosed with severe dementia. Dr. Kreiss understands that dementia affects the entire family, not just the person diagnosed. The well-being of the family caregiver is essential in establishing any long-term care plan.
Dr. Kreiss’s unique approach combines his expertise as both a medical doctor and a cultural anthropologist. He recognizes how social structure, belief systems, and our interactions with the environment all play a role in caregiving. This holistic perspective allows him to personalize strategies, guiding those he works with through important paradigm shifts—from denial to acceptance, stigma to compassion, and decline to dignity. He encourages honest and deep discussions about the challenges of caregiving. This openness helps to de-stigmatize dementia, bringing forth more compassion, as well as healing and understanding.
His dedication, kindness, and genuine concern for our family—especially for me as a caregiver—were invaluable. Thanks to his support, I was able to move from a place of despair and fear to one of hope and light.
Joan Michaels
Dr. Kreiss was a guardian angel to our family, ensuring we were able to provide our parents the most optimal care. All of us were supported by him not only medically, logistically and administratively, but most importantly we were fully supported emotionally. Dr. Kreiss has a unique blend of intellect, education, experience, emotional intelligence and compassion. It speaks volumes that he is choosing to devote himself to families with loved ones with dementia.
Dimitri Hallerbach
Working with Josh Kreiss at Growing Spaces Coaching has been an incredibly transformative experience. Josh has a unique ability to balance empathy with action, creating a coaching environment where you feel both understood and motivated. His empathetic approach allows him to genuinely connect with clients, making it easy to open up about challenges and aspirations. He listens with intent, and his insights often bring to light perspectives you might never have considered.
What really sets Josh apart, though, is his action-oriented coaching style. He doesn’t just help you reflect and gain clarity; he gives you practical tools and concrete steps to make real progress toward your goals. He makes sure that each session ends with a clear, achievable action plan, which has made a significant difference in my personal growth.
If you're looking for a coach who can balance insight with action, all while creating a welcoming, humorous, and growth-focused space, Josh Kreiss at Growing Spaces Coaching is truly exceptional.