Hello loves,I have been thinking a lot lately about the role of the health coach in supporting mental health. While health coaching is not therapy (and there are guidelines set in our scope of practice), it can be therapeutic and complementary to proper treatment. I can’t diagnose or treat your condition but I can help you structure your habits around what best supports your mental health. What has been key for own healing and I see as the core work of health coaching is energy management. Diet and exercise are critical components of maintaining consistent energy levels, but so is feeling inspired and grateful and present, finding time to rest and recharge, noticing small moments of joy and connecting with loved ones. Energy management is also about efficiency, and being drawn to do something takes less energy than pushing yourself towards it. We can identify drains on your energy and free up space for more of what serves you. With some of my clients we don’t even talk about food until many sessions into our work together. I’m here for all of it. My monthly group is on hiatus for the summer but instead I am offering a seminar on hormones and aging. I recently attended a talk on this subject and I am considering taking a course to deep dive into menopause. I would love to share what I have learned so far and gauge interest for my clients. I have a few time slots available so please sign up below if you would like to know more!
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