Building Resilience is possible

You’re feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of burnout, and you have been for awhile.

You are beginning to worry you won’t ever feel better. Or perhaps you’ve given up and just accepted that “feeling stressed” is a natural and acceptable part of being human in the world today.

You keep thinking “Things will be better as soon as I get to the next milestone”…

Unfortunately, if your plan is to just keep working hard while you wait for a break in the storm, you’re missing all sorts of opportunities for joy and connection now.

And, there’s no guarantee things will get easier in the future.

It’s not like you haven’t tried to calm the F down.

You’ve tried all the standard recommendations for managing stress and overwhelm:

  • 30 minutes of exercise a day,

  • drinking less,

  • a meditation app,

  • box breathing,

  • going to yoga,

  • a new planner and time management system (and maybe a fancy new pen too!),

But none of them made a consistent or sometimes even noticeable dent in how you’re feeling.

Unfortunately, the standard advice for stress management doesn’t take emerging science into account

And some ignore our basic physiology altogether.

There are some amazing advancements in the neurobiological understanding of stress and the bi-directional relationship between mind and body.

You deserve to know the full story.

Here’s what we do know about stress and resilience:

Stressors come in all shapes and sizes. The quality of our relationships, our living situation, our workload, our proximity to natural spaces and healthy food, as well as our intersectional identity all contribute to how stressed (or relaxed) we feel.

Everyone’s experience of stress is unique. Chronic stress, adverse childhood experiences, gender, and intergenerational trauma all impact how our body responds to stressors.

Stress is felt in the body and is a natural, evolutionary response. And one that can’t be overridden by our brains or simply managed by trying to control our outer world.

There are evidence-based and evidence-informed tools that can help. Body-based practices can support our nervous system and help us down-regulate in ways that are quick and easy. They can help you support your nervous system (aka feel calmer) in the moment and they build resilience over time.

Ready to learn more?

Resilience Coaching is designed to help you:

  • Develop a deep, embodied awareness of your own stress and relaxation cycles,

  • Learn the science behind your experience,

  • Use easy and flexible tools within a framework that you can apply on your own at any time, and

  • Build lasting habits to notice your stress levels and take supportive actions.

What’s included?

Here’s what Resilience Coaching with me looks like:

Training

A total of four, 1-hour sessions via zoom.

Workbook

You will receive a PDF workbook with detailed descriptions of each exercise plus lots of space for taking your own notes to support your independent practice.

Written and Video Instructions

Step-by-step written and video instructions of all the tools we learn in class to use as support as you are developing your own independent practice.

All the videos are available on the Client Access page and the password is provided after the second session.

Unlimited Email Support

You are invited to access unlimited email support as much or as little as you like.

You can send daily updates with info about what you are noticing about your stress and relaxation cycles, or reach out with questions or to troubleshoot your technique.

The Investment

$500

$CDN + applicable taxes

Working with Amy is such a delight and has provided me with useful tools that help to support myself during stressful times in a more productive & healthy way. The “Butterfly Hug” has become a ‘go to’ tool for me. It is so easy and I find myself doing it without even thinking about it. Anyone could benefit from the tips, awareness and tools that she covers. I am grateful for Amy’s knowledge and insight.

~ Tiffany Connauton, Beyond Diversity

Let’s make sure this offering is the right fit.

This approach is NOT a good fit if you have untreated PTSD. The tools I have are great for supporting the stabilization phase of trauma healing, but don’t go any deeper.

If you need additional support for PTSD, please seek out a qualified practitioner that focusses on Trauma Healing vs. being trauma-informed. I recommend you look for body-based approaches including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, and Somatic Psychology, but please consult your existing care team for advice and referrals.

This approach can be a good fit if you are already working with a therapist or energy healer or other helping practitioner. I can provide some extra, complementary support. The addition of body-based tools that you are empowered to use on your own can be a great addition to other approaches to stress management.

Are you ready to support your body in a whole new way?

If so, let’s get things started by filling out a Coaching Intake Form.

Then, we’ll get on the phone together for a Test Flight (a complimentary 1-hour conversation) to explore the type of support you’re looking for and help determine if we’re a good fit.

I look forward to connecting!

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Let me know by filling out my Contact Me form.