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I suffer from chronic symptoms, is this approach for me?
If you answer "yes" to most of the following questions, it is very likely that your symptoms might be neuroplastic:
♡ Do you suffer from chronic pain or symptoms for > 6 months?
♡ Have you been medically diagnosed with at least 1 condition*, known to be "stress-related", or do you experience any chronic unexplained symptoms that disrupt your well-being despite consulting many healthcare professionals and trying various therapies?
♡ Are your diagnostic tests normal, or could they have incidental findings that do not really explain your symptoms?
♡ Do your symptoms come and go, or move around depending on the time of the day, days of the week, or seasons?
♡ Do your symptoms fluctuate based on the foods you eat, activities you engage in, specific places you're in, or your emotional state when you are positively (e.g., during vacation, happy events) or negatively (e.g., during stressful or emergency situations) distracted?
♡ Did you experience difficult or stressful situations while growing up, leading to a build-up of emotions that you did not process in a healthy way?
♡ Did you experience a difficult or stressful situation, or a major life event (even one socially labeled as a happy event), prior to the onset of symptoms?
♡ Do you identify with 1 or more of the following personality traits: perfectionist, ambitious, people pleaser, sensitive, overthinker, harsh inner critic, overly positive, stoic?
♡ Do you currently experience a highly stressful daily life without taking genuine care of your needs and desires (e.g., healthy emotional processing, gentle inner voice, values alignment, self-care, or seeking joy and fun)?
♡ Are you constantly frustrated and fearful about your symptoms? Have you developed a new identity around them and believe that they have taken over your life (e.g., avoiding activities you used to enjoy, constantly thinking about your symptoms, finding them interfering with different areas of your life)?
*Examples include but are not limited to: fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, ME/CFS, POTS, interstitial cystitis, brain fog, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, migraines, tension headaches, bruxism, muscle pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, insomnia, tinnitus....
What if I don't suffer from chronic symptoms?
Given that the approach relies on creating safety in your mind and body, sessions can definitely be beneficial whether you suffer from chronic pain or not, and can work as a preventative measure.
So why not take proactive steps to take genuine care of yourself and live a more authentic & fulfilled life, before suffering from consequences of not doing so in due time?
This is highly recommended especially if you answer "yes" to most of the following questions:
♡ Are there areas of your life where you feel you're not living up to your full potential due to fears and/or limiting beliefs?
♡ Do you tend to put others first, struggle with setting boundaries, and neglect your own needs and desires?
♡ Do you feel overwhelmed by responsibilities and neglect self-care and playful activities that bring you joy and relaxation?
♡ Do you identify with one or more of the following personality traits: perfectionist, people pleaser, sensitive, overthinker, harsh inner critic, overly positive, or stoic?
♡ Did you experience difficult or stressful situations during your childhood that built up emotions and were not processed in a healthy manner?
Who can't I help?
Unfortunately, if you strongly identify with the points below, this approach may not be suitable for you:
♡ You are not willing to sign the client agreement, which includes agreeing to exclude structural medical issues that require professional medical intervention.
♡ You are not willing to understand and accept that neuroplastic symptoms are caused by learned neural pathways in the brain (knowing that this does NOT imply that symptoms are not real and very well felt)
♡ You are not open to trying this approach wholeheartedly and to challenging your existing thoughts and knowledge about your symptoms.
♡ You are determined to find a structural cause to explain your symptoms and are looking for a fast, effort-free solution and passive approach for your symptoms.
♡ You are not willing to be patient and take responsibility for results since they vary depending on how long your brain needs to feel safe, which cannot be predicted nor guaranteed. Each individual is unique and will move at his/her own pace, which will also affect results.
What will a session look like?
Sessions are given online, in English, French and/or Arabic.
♡ Introductory session - free of charge
- Introduction
- Client agreement
- Personal case & objectives
- Neuroplasticity Assessment Score
♡ Follow-up sessions -
- Neuroplasticity & Holistic Life Coaching - education and tools
- Weekly plan discussion & preparation
♡ Follow-up email - After every session, you will receive a personalized recap email containing details of important information discussed during the session (e.g., summary of plan, learnings, reminders, helpful documents)
I will always be available for support and guidance at every step of the way.
Why work with me?
♡ Former chronic pain sufferer - I haven't only learned how to recover from symptoms through my certifications, research and experience; I've also gained knowledge through my own personal journey with chronic pain. This helps me relate on a deep level with anyone going through a similar journey.
♡ Personalized approach - I believe that the best way for people to heal is to implement the mind-body neuroplasticity approach in their own way, which is why I use a personalized, adaptable, advice-free approach.
♡ Evidence-based explanations - The approach is rooted in principles that are logical and scientific, as shown in the 2021 University of Colorado Boulder study published in JAMA Psychiatry. Having a scientific background, I find it easy to convey information in a rational way which can reach many who, like me, need to fully understand how the approach works and move with purpose towards recovery.
♡ Working towards independence - An important part of healing includes feeling more capable to deal with anything (e.g., emotions, situations and/or symptoms) and more comfortable with decision-making. While accountability, education, guidance and support from my side are needed in the beginning, you might find yourself ready to go on your own after a few sessions.
♡ Patient, positive, motivating, realistic, understanding, accepting and non-judgmental - During my personal journey, I learned how important it is to have someone with such qualities supporting you while you are working on yourself, to eliminate chronic pain or not! My aim is to create a safe space where you can be yourself, move at your own pace and never give up until you get where you want to be :)
How many sessions do I need to recover?
The time it takes to recover from neuroplastic symptoms is very person-specific, and depends on how long it will take for your brain to feel safe. Around 4 sessions is needed to get a clear understanding of the mind-body approach, principles & tools.
Take a Quiz Online!
Doing a neuroplastic pain assessment is not mandatory before starting sessions as we will be going through that together. However, if you are still debating whether this approach applies to your symptoms, here are some self-quizzes available online that can guide you: