The Scoop on Integrative Health Coaching
What have I been doing at Duke?
What is Integrative Health Coaching?
I am a firm believer that one’s own health and making this a priority is the most important job we as humans have. Through my own personal journey I have seen firsthand how critical it is to dig deep and put personal health above all else. But health does not mean simply addressing the physical body. Health means mental, social, environmental, spiritual, behavioral, and emotional. It is every facet of your life.
Through the knowledge and training I have now obtained from Duke’s Integrative Health Coaching program, I wholeheartedly believe that addressing personal health in a holistic and integrative way is crucial. What does that mean? It means taking a look at the entire picture. It means addressing your physical health and what you are feeding your body. It means exploring relationships and your communication with others. It means taking the time to assess your environment both at home and in the...
The Beast of Anxiety and Panic
How anxiety and panic attacks steal our lives. The release of shame, fear, and unworthiness.
It was an all too familiar feeling. Almost nine years separated the two incidences, but the feelings were the same. The feelings of shame, fear, and heartbreak were all too present. Although this time, I was certain that I was actually losing my cool, losing my mind, and worst of all losing my life.
The windows didn’t have bars this time, just a sheer cover to prevent you from seeing the outside world. You could tell whether the sun was shining or not and if you grabbed a chair or stood on your bed you could see the parking lot of the building. That’s about all you got. The chances of someone actually letting you get to that point so you could see something was rare. We were watched around the clock. The nurses, the doctor’s, the counselors, the caseworkers. There were eyes everywhere, even when you slept. The night shift came in to your room every seven minutes to...
