 Areas of Specialization Stress and Anxiety
We live in very
stressful times. The past year with people losing their jobs, the stock market
plummeting and people losing their homes to foreclosure has  been extremely
stressful to most of us.I teach techniques
that can release the stress thus bringing down the anxiety. Research has shown
that anxiety is one of the key components of many illnesses including cancer, diabetes, etc. One of the best ways to reduce stress is to meditate on a daily basis. I teach Mindfulness Meditation. This is where the client learns to close her eyes and breathe deeply from their abdomen letting all their thoughts go with their exhale. It's hard at first because most of us have nonstop thoughts. But, with practice this can be accomplished and the feeling of being at peace and being in the moment is achieved. When we are in the moment, we are not feeling guilty about something we did in the past or worrying about doing something dreadful in the future. We are in the moment and that is the place of complete peace. I teach other techniques that can be very helpful in releasing stress and bringing ourselves to that place of lower blood pressure and total relaxation. TraumaChildhood Trauma and the Inner Child It is important to
remember that when we suffer trauma at a young age we usually can't defend
ourselves. When we are adults even though most of us can get ourselves out of a
bad situation, a similar trauma that reminds us of the childhood trauma can
trigger that past trauma. We can feel like a child again with no protection,
even though our logical mind knows that isn't true. It can feel as bad as it did
when we were a child. When this happens, usually our brain knows whatever is happening is not the same thing. But, our body memory sees the similarities and feels like the awfulness is happening all over again. When a person can understand that the current situation is not the same as the past they can begin to heal. I use EMDR Lifespan Integration and other modalities to help that child part of us know that we are no longer a helpless child. We are now a grown-up with choices and many ways to protect ourselves. PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Peak Performance When we have a long sought after goal such as passing a test, giving an important speech, etc. It's easy to worry and do the exact opposite of what we should do. It's important to remember that the brain doesn't know the difference between what we actually see and what we imagine in our mind. Both are the same to the brain. So, using our imagination in the form of guided imagery, can help us see, feel and experience what it is like to actually succeed. When coaching my clients I can help them to understand that the only obstacles to success are the one's they have in their mind. I also make guided imagery CDs for them to listen to frequently before they go to accomplish their goal. Depression Situational depression happens when something takes place that is out of the ordinary and traumatic, sad, stressful, etc. Because it isn't something that we are familiar with we don't know how to deal with it. It can take awhile to understand it and move on. Situational
depression is different from depression that has an organic base in that other
members of the family also deal with it.
Where we get in trouble is when we allow depressive thoughts to build and multiply. I liken it to the domino effect. You knock one over and the rest fall. That's why it is important to do the necessary cognitive work and learn techniques to use when we have the first depressive thought. I can help you free yourself from this spiral downward. It's important to have a plan in place and to know what you need to do before the spiral goes too far. Transitions
These can all be difficult to deal with because we are grieving the loss, even though our mind knows it is best to move on.
I help people process these "losses" and understand that change is what happens. It is a normal part of life and the new situation most likely has a beautiful silver lining. I help my clients reach acceptance about the change and set new positive goals for their future. 150 S Sixth Street, Suite B1, Grover Beach, California 93433 Phone: (805) 481-8534 |
