Life is an Art Gallery : How Slow Looking Can Improve Your Life and Relationships Nothing can make a person feel dense and inferior like a room full of fine art. It’s a silent source of shame for many. Let’s set the scene. You’re in an art gallery. To your left, a man with a […]
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Something stuns you. The last breath you took is held prisoner in your chest. Concerns you’ve grown accustomed to fade like shadows at dusk, and you stare down the barrel of truths you’ve never seen before. You are suspended in this moment like a dust particle in a beam of light: void of opinion, untethered from knowledge.
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“Personality” is a common term that gets thrown around in everyday life. You might hear your roommate say “I am a big procrastinator. My mom says it’s just a part of my personality.” Your best friend might tell you, “I love how much of an outgoing personality you have.” As a society, we seem to
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Our bodies are made to survive. We have a variety of internal processes that help us with this as well. Our polyvagal nervous system transitions us from feeling safe and secure to our fight/flight response and potentially to our immobilization phase in the event of a stressor. Our body has mechanisms in place to help
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“Writing” is sometimes a word we hear and associate with dread. The phrases “please write a 10 page essay,” or “please submit this 15 page brief by Tuesday,” do not always bring out joy in people. Other people enjoy writing. They like to journal or note the highlights of the day. Regardless, writing can also
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Ancient Wisdom Proven By Science We’ve all heard about mindfulness and yoga. It’s the new wave in the ever changing world of health. But what does all of that really mean and where did it actually come from? How does this relate to psychology or what we do at Adaptive Edge Coaching? Read on to
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There is a huge philosophical question about the mind and the body. Some philosophers say that they are separate entities while others postulate that they are one and the same. In psychology, we see the body as the unconscious mind. From this well-researched, non-dualist perspective, it is undeniable that our body states impact the state of our mental health. Our nervous system plays a big role in our unconscious processes. At Adaptive Edge Coaching, we utilize polyvagal theory to help you understand that physical and emotional changes occur when you are in a mental transition.
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Adaptive Edge Coaching and therapy are similar in many ways. Both place a heavy focus on emotion processing and changing maladaptive patterns of thoughts and behaviors. But while most therapy stops there, Adaptive Edge Coaching also focuses on soft skills and professional identity development. Another key difference is that Adaptive Edge Coaching is instructive, meaning that the client learns the psychology behind the method and masters one of life’s most essential skills – making adaptive changes. Read on to learn more about what Adaptive Edge Coaching has in common with therapy, why AEC is a better alternative to therapy for many people, and how trauma healing in therapy is an essential complement to successful coaching in some cases.
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Ever wonder what is happening in your body when you are feeling anxious or depressed? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This past year has been very difficult and overwhelming for everyone due to the global pandemic. Many people have lost their loved ones, jobs, and sense of safety. Mental health is an essential part of every person’s life and the first step to improving yours, is understanding the relationship between body and mind.
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I have been living with a rare genetic condition called Hypermobile Ehler Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). How that shows up for me is that my joints are incredibly loose and wobbly. Sometimes I feel like gumby. The other thing that is unbelievable is that sometimes I experience no pain at all but instead experience anxiety. Then,
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