Suggested REsources
Meditation
Neuro/Bio feedback
Meditation is the foundation for retraining the brain and nervous system. Over time, you will not only learn to recognize what a calm and grounded state is, but also how to sustain it for longer periods. Ultimately, present moment awareness in thepreferences, and needs.
Neuro/Bio feedback
Neuro/Bio feedback
EEG Neurofeedback is a great way to monitor real-time brainwave activity and learn how to condition your brain, body, and nervous system to reduce neuroplastic pain symptoms. I recommend the Muse 2 device.
Biofeedback is a way to monitor heart rate variability HRV and improve heart and brain coherence. I recommend the HeartMath device.
Somatic Awareness
Somatic Awareness
Somatic awareness (aka body awareness) refers to the mindful attention to physical sensations in the body. It's about consciously noticing and feeling what's happening within, rather than just being aware of external stimuli or thoughts. This heightened sensitivity to bodily sensations is crucial for understanding and managing emotions, as well as for healing from trauma and other conditions.
Stress Management
Pillars of Physical Health
Somatic Awareness
Stress can have a significant impact on your health and well-being. We will teach you effective stress management techniques and mindfulness practices to help you manage stress and improve your overall quality of life.
Deep diaphragmatic breathing, progressive and paced at 4-5-8, is a tool used to help connect with the body, increase vagal tone, and restore your para-sympathetic nervous system to the "rest and digest" state.
Pillars of Physical Health
Pillars of Physical Health
Pillars of Physical Health
Diet. Exercise. Sleep. This is the golden triangle of physical health and the foundation for your mental and behavioral health. These three areas must be in harmony to support overall wellness and vitality. We will assess your current habits, provide tips and resources to help foster improvement, and if needed, develop and implement a plan so you can wake up feeling refreshed and energized every day.
Psychoeducation
Pillars of Physical Health
Pillars of Physical Health
"The Body Keeps the Score" - Bessel Van der Kolk, MD
"No Bad Parts" - Richard Schwartz, Phd
"Mind Magic" - James R. Doty, MD
"When the Body Says No" - Gabor Mate, MD
"The Myth of Normal" - Gabor Mate, MD
"Radical Acceptance" - Tara Brach, PhD
"Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma" - Peter Levine, PhD
"The Polyvagal Theory" - Stephen Porges, PhD
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