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Postures to Improve Performance and Release Anxiety
Performance is a unique experience of deep vulnerability, which can invoke anxiety in many people. Research is revealing that we can create our own reality by holding certain postures to reduce anxiety, and create confidence.
Building Relationship with the Natural World
When we get past the notion that we are separate from the natural world and realize that we actually are a part of, there is great freedom and peace. Wilderness therapy is a way to process trauma and connect us more deeply to ourselves while developing an unshakeable resource that will be wherever we go: nature.
Women in Music, the Challenges and the Triumphs
Women in music deserve to do what they were creatively born to do without having to jump through the discriminatory hoops of male dominance in the music industry. While the rooted solution has to do with changing the systems we live in, there are things women can do individually to protect themselves and build strength to deal with some of the situations as they come.
EMDR and Performance Blocks
For all performers out there, most of us have experienced some form of anxiety or unpleasant tension before we perform. Sometimes we have reached a place where we are stuck or plateaued in our creative art. The therapeutic practice of EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing) can help to move these creative blockages through.
The Power of Presence in Performance, Releasing Stuck Trauma
With the already distracting environment of performance, it is essential to process our trauma, performance related and otherwise. It is then that we can step into the true presence of our art. When we process our past traumas, small or large, subtle or overt, we free up space to alchemize our anxious energy to excitement.
Find Relief From Performance Anxiety in Nature
Performing in front of a crowd demands our mind, body and emotions to be linked in synchronicity to the art we are presenting, which can create significant anxiety. The wisdom of the natural world can help. Just by stepping outside, our nervous system experiences calm. In therapy, nature can be a helpful aid in reflecting on some of the beliefs we have related to performing.
The Neurobiology of Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety is one of the most pervasive barriers to stepping into a desired creative life. When we engage in any sort of performance, whether it’s giving a presentation at work or playing your instrument at a big show, there are a whole host of reactions present in our brain and body. While the anxiety may never completely disappear, we can repurpose that feeling to energize you and express yourself through your creative modality.
How Community and Rites of Passage Creates Smooth Transitions to Motherhood
Being a new mother is an incredible transition in our society. As with many other things, we are expected to make this transition sharply and abruptly. When we engage in ceremony and ritual in community, powerful support and unburdening happens.
How Experiential Nature Therapy Transforms the Therapeutic Process
Have you ever noticed how a walk through a vibrant forest or the sound of rushing water can instantly shift your perspective? Experiential nature therapy moves the healing process beyond the traditional office, inviting you to engage directly with the living world.
Healing from Trauma with the Help of Nature
Healing from trauma with the help of nature offers a vital partnership to traditional therapy approaches. When you've experienced trauma, your nervous system can remain over-activated, making it difficult to feel safe.
How to Naturally Reduce Anxiety without Medication
If you want to reduce anxiety without medication, you have more options than you might realize. While medication is a vital tool for many, a range of natural, spiritual, and science-backed approaches can also be effective at calming your nervous system.
How Therapy Can Help You Navigate Postpartum Depression
Being a new parent is challenging enough, and when postpartum depression (PPD) enters the picture, it can feel utterly immense. Therapeutic support offers practical, effective strategies to manage symptoms and feel better.