Overview Pain is an essential stimulus to signal the brain when something is not right. Sensing pain is a universal experience that all of us go through, except for a small subset of patients who suffer from an extremely rare condition known as congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP). Unfortunately, pain can become a chronic condition,…
As a result of COVID-19 and physical distancing measures, many people are now using telehealth or video conferencing to see their psychologist. As a practice that has offered online therapy for some time we have learnt a few things along the way which the team at Stirling Connections wanted to share. There are also a number…
Managing your stress level is very important for your general well being. The breath is the bridge between the body and mind. Inhalation and exhalation are the vehicles through which prana – the vital force travels in the body. Sage Patanjali the codifier of yoga science, explaining that we can coordinate and quiet the…
Everything about the day was perfect. We do not get many perfectly sunny days in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and this one was awesome. The rare sunshine and warm breeze only made the prospect of renting a boat all the more exciting. My in-laws were in town and we were eager to show off the gem…
The effect of worrying comes along with anxiety and an overwhelming feeling of being stuck. Stuck in a pattern that can make us sick. We all have been at this stage in over lives, where we overgeneralize and worry. In the past I have found myself stuck in with my biggest fears, where i’m weighing…
Meditation is such a powerful tool anyone can use to reduce or manage the effects of stress. Hi everyone, today I just wanted to touch on a few ways to manage or reduce stress. Let’s be honest we all have faced stress sometime in our lives there is no denying this, but the effects of…
Is working from home all you thought it would be? Not being stuck in traffic, the long commute to & from work, Maybe an extra half hour in bed in the mornings. It all sounds like heaven. But what is it really like in these trying & anxious times of the Covid19 Pandemic? Is it…
One of the biggest struggles I see with clients is the challenge of getting a good night’s rest. Now, don’t get me wrong, most people that come to me aren’t presenting with lack of sleep as their chief complaint. However, what we often uncover is that their high stress levels, anxiety, etc. are partially attributed…
The current pandemic has without doubt changed business and the economy and many companies are now having to adapt to the new realities and find ways to deliver their services in completely new ways. All businesses are having to re-evaluate, and find innovative ways to survive, and look to come out in a stronger position…
You are nearing the end of your 8-12 hour shift. Now, you’re most likely only getting compensated for the 8 hours so anything you did extra, well that’s just “apart of the job.” You are not only physically or mentally tired; you’re also emotionally tired. All day you had to maintain your composure while attending…