Homeostasis for the Holidays: Return to Regulation
We’ve all heard the phrase home for the holidays, but no matter where you find yourself this season, there’s another kind of homecoming waiting for you—the return to your inner home.
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From Surviving to Thriving: Shutdown/Collapse, Freeze & Depression
Part 2 - This second part of our Surviving to Thriving series delves into the survival responses of shutdown, collapse, freeze, and depression. These states represent one end of the nervous system spectrum,
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From Surviving to Thriving: Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Part 1 - Our nervous systems are brilliantly wired, molded over millennia, guiding us through life's ups and downs, keeping us safe, and increasing our chances of survival.
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Mobility Matters
While “mobility” doesn’t have a formal definition, it comes from the Latin word movere, meaning “to move”. Most dictionaries define it as “the ability to move or be moved freely and easily.”
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Understanding Trauma
“Trauma” has become a buzzword in our culture, which has diluted its meaning. Many of us are left wondering: what is trauma actually, and further, what is it not?
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How Somatics Transforms Trauma
Last month, I had the opportunity to talk with Suzanne O’Connor on Prince Edward County’s The Grapevine radio show about what somatics is, my journey into somatics, and how somatic work transforms trauma.
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Heartfulness
In a world where mindfulness is often touted as the key to a balanced and fulfilled life, we overlook the profound power of the heart. What if, instead of focusing solely on the mind, we directed our attention towards our heart?
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The Power of Connection
In a culture that deprioritizes authentic connection, the importance of cultivating healthy and conscious relationships cannot be overstated. Our wellbeing is profoundly influenced by the quality of our connections with others, because at our core, we are relational beings. It is through relationships that we find joy, intimacy, love, and fulfillment, and without them, we lose touch with the essence of our humanity.
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The Present of Presence: Live Life Deeply Engaged
In our fast-paced world, filled with constant distractions and demands, it can often feel like we’re constantly chasing presence – a moment to smell the roses. Yet, presence is not just a fleeting moment; it is a profound engagement with your life and deserves our full attention. By working towards being fully present, as often as possible, we can deeply connect with ourselves, others, and our surroundings, experiencing everything with embodied awareness.
Read MoreThe Importance of a Transparent Scope of Practice
Here at The Messina Movement, we’re all about transparency as we support you on your unique journey towards embodied wholeness. As a somatic (body-based) and relational therapy practitioner, a trauma recovery coach, educator, group facilitator, yoga and pilates teacher, and mobility specialist, there’s a lot of expertise I can pull from to support you along your journey. In the health and wellness world, especially as a small business owner, we end up wearing so many hats in addition to our expertise – from HR to PR, social media to scheduling, event planner, accountant, and everything in between.
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Embracing Whole Being Health: A Path to Holistic Healing
At The Messina Movement, we believe that achieving true health requires more than just physical well-being. To genuinely heal and thrive, we must attend to every aspect of our being: physical, energetic, emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational. This holistic approach, which I call "whole being health," recognizes that each part of ourselves is interconnected and vital to our overall well-being - no part is left behind!
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My Personal Pathway to Embodied Wholeness
In an effort to encourage transparency and authenticity in our culture, and to build trust, this blog aims to highlight my unique experiences and qualifications, as well as to share where my qualifications are limited so you can make the best decision for your well being based on what is most relevant to you.
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Saying “No” is Saying “Yes”
When we say no to something, we’re saying yes to something else, & vice versa. It works both ways. Consider this: have you ever experienced a time when it felt really hard to say no to someone or something, although deep down, you really wanted to? This can be hard...
Talk Therapy vs. Somatic Therapy
Both talk & somatic therapy have a similar goal - to support one’s mental & emotional wellbeing; however, they differ in their focus & methods.
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Psychedelics and Somatic Psychotherapy: A Complementary Relationship
The popularity in both somatic modalities and psilocybin to support mental wellbeing are growing. Here we discuss the the possibilities of their powerful partnership.
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What to Expect in a Guided Somatic Process
A somatic process can be likened to going on a nature walk, where one sets out for the sheer goal of exploration, led by a compassionate & supportive guide . Similar to wandering through the woods, the path to healing is non-linear - an important thing to keep in mind.
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What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy, also known as body-based or body-oriented therapy. It's the idea that our bodies are like storage units for all of our unresolved traumas.
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ATTUNE in Action (for our relationships)
Understanding how to apply ATTUNE in our relationships is crucial. By engaging in this work, we create safe spaces for others to authentically express themselves, fostering a ripple effect of support & connection.
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ATTUNE in Action
ATTUNE is an easy-to-follow roadmap & guide that you can apply when navigating any sort of challenge or difficulty in your day-to-day life. Here’s how the acronym applies to our intrapersonal relationships.
Relational Attunement
I think it’s safe to say we all want healthy relationships. We want to be with people who truly love us for who we are & who we’re becoming. People that allow us to be the person we need & want to be. People who meet us where we’re at on our journey. And we want to be able to offer all of this in return. Would you agree?
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