When I was in the thick of the pain struggle, my husband was a Naval Officer. As a result, we moved regularly, mostly back and forth across the country. I spent many an hour in various doctors’ offices on both coasts. I got very comfortable with whipping off my clothes and hanging out mostly nude… Continue reading An Ode to Mind-Body Healing
Month: July 2010
Taking on Responsibility
I caught myself engaging in an old habit this week. I call it the responsibility habit. It’s a familiar old friend who pops up every now and then. When I fall into the responsibility habit, I take on responsibility for other people’s issues, emotions, and stress. Or, I put the entire weight of a team… Continue reading Taking on Responsibility
Reconnecting to Your Body
What does it mean to be connected to your body? How can anyone really be disconnected from her body? I mean, aren’t we all pretty much stuck in these bodies we’ve got? Being disconnected simply means your mental awareness is elsewhere. You’re thinking about your to-do list, the fight you had with your spouse last… Continue reading Reconnecting to Your Body
Good-Bye Pain, Hello Boundaries!
In mind-body coaching, we often work with the message behind the physical pain/symptom. I’ve often joked that I’m somewhat stubborn, to put it gently, and my body really has to give me a good smack to help me make important changes in my life. But, this smack takes a little decoding to understand. To help… Continue reading Good-Bye Pain, Hello Boundaries!
Why this Pain, Anyway?
So here’s an interesting thing. A remarkable number of my clients make major life changes as they go through the coaching process. Yet, there is a common thread. Most of my clients discover that they have a passion for something in the creative or healing arts. Before the pain, they were pushing that knowledge away,… Continue reading Why this Pain, Anyway?