Lightening your load, brightening your outlook, and strengthening your resilience!

Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression, and Disconnection is available!

My editor, Elissa Oman said, “Patricia, this is your best work and it’s going to help many people.” You might wonder how. Inspired by The Polyvagal Theory, the strategies include how to manage the autonomic nervous system, increase emotional regulation and intelligence, identify and move out of states of anger, fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and depression, and strengthen one’s overall sense of well-being.

I am pleased with this publication and the wonderful response received from clients and colleagues. To include you in the excitement, here is a brief (3.24 min) video of the Return to Center book launch.

Interested in purchasing? Go to the Solutions for Resilience Shop.

Note below a FREE online presentation based on Return to Center.

Do you repeatedly find yourself in unhealthy friendships, intimate relationships, or work environments? You might be stuck and want to move forward but find yourself repeatedly procrastinating about small and big commitments. Getting informed is a first step.

First, let's define what procrastination means. . . READ MORE.

2. Replace Work-Life Balance with Self-Care

Give up looking for work-life balance! If that sounds radical, read on as we explore reasons to do so and how to do it.

I recall taking a work-life balance workshop and filling in the pie pieces to assess if I was balancing work with my marriage, with care of our children, with my. . . READ MORE.

The Return to Center System
Join us to explore tips and tools to improve your well-being! 

^{You will:}

1. Have a basic understanding of the Polyvagal Theory and the autonomic nervous system.

2. Identify signals of emotional discomfort (danger) and signals of comfort (safety).

3. Map your own nervous system states: Charged, Give Up and Centered.

4. Have a list of strategies to increase calm, focus, and connection.

5. Explore ways to ground yourself and Return to Center.

6. Receive a workbook to support yourself and others to change distress to calm.

“From cultivating healthy relationships and fostering self-compassion to connecting with nature, nurturing physical well-being, and exploring creative outlets, the book encourages a comprehensive approach to stress management that extends beyond the confines of a single strategy. It aims to empower readers to take charge of their mental health and make informed decisions regarding their well-being.“ Vincent T. Covello, PhD Founder and Director of the Center for Risk Communication. New York, New York

11am, Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Cost: Free.
Sign up and share this Registration Link: https://forms.gle/zW5qQk48wxRomdu88
Part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
Contact Manisha Khetarpal by email [email protected] or call toll free: 1 866 585 3925

The Many Reasons and Many Ways to Journal (17.48min)

Understanding Anger as a Secondary Emotion (#short)

Are you Feeling Hopeless and Depressed?

More Opportunities for Resilience

Presentations — In-Person or Online
Keynotes/Workshops: CLICK HERE

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Please let me know how I might be of service at 403-830-6919 or [email protected] 

Your Spunky Seniorpreneur, Patricia