by Guy Reichard | Mar 30, 2024 | resilience
“The people who have survived trauma teach us about what it is to be human, by teaching us what they’ve lost – and they’ve lost the ability to feel safe enough with another.” ~ Stephen Porges
It got me thinking deeply about how the need for connection and social engagement. How, at a time when we could use the support of others, the hearts of others, some of us just can’t open up to receive those benefits – instead, we close our hearts, we isolate and we shut down to protect ourselves.
This article explores the profound need and impact of feeling safe within ourselves and with others, and offering practical steps to cultivate inner safety, regulation, and resilience through heart-centered practices, so we can ultimately connect with others, and mutually reinforce resilience and wellbeing.
by Guy Reichard | Jan 31, 2024 | Authentic Self
Explore the path to authentic living, wellbeing, and fulfillment by prioritizing and valuing your own needs and values. Uncover the interconnectedness of needs and values and discover the transformative power of embracing authenticity. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and learn how aligning your actions with your core values can lead to a life of greater inner peace, integrity, confidence, and profound fulfillment.
by Guy Reichard | May 31, 2023 | emotions, resilience, self-development, wellbeing
Just Be Positive but only Always (blech!) The prevalent culture of toxic positivity that seems to pervade our society and social media platforms makes my stomach turn and gives me cause for concern. While I am a strong proponent of Positive Psychology, it is crucial...
by Guy Reichard | May 10, 2023 | Authentic Self, emotions, self leadership
In this article, we will explore the Change Triangle and discuss how it can help us: better understand our emotions and how to process them, be aware of automatic defenses and reduce the interference of maladaptive patterns, embrace uncomfortable inhibiting emotions so we can get closer to our true, core emotions connect with our authentic selves to foster Self Leadership, and develop the inner capacities that promote a greater sense of emotional wellbeing and resilience.
by Guy Reichard | Feb 1, 2023 | client-success, coaching, emotions, values, vulnerability
It Walloped Him! There were about 5 seconds of silence, he was stunned, and then his eyes opened wide, and his head tilted this way and that way. I smiled. I knew he got it. Then we talked, and everything changed from there. This was a coaching moment I’m glad I got...
