How to tune in to the wisdom of your body Linda Germishuizen Executive, Career and Life Coach (MA Clin Psych)
Adjustment post heart attack/diagnosis Impact on close relationships Heart disease as a wake up call The heart as symbol
Numb Disbelief Shock Why me? Fear of death
denial anger resentment bargaining guilt disbelief resignation depression dealing with loss acceptance growth in crisis
Pleaser Victim Blamer
MenWomen “A type” personality: drivenDisappointment, grief Passion from money, power, statusStoicism Suppressed fear, anger, resentmentProviding service at expense of self Middle age failureNot asking for help Façade of everything is OK: denialIgnoring own needs “Cope”Keeping peace at any cost Difficulty in adjusting to life changes eg loss: job, financial, spouse Suppress emotions: be ladylike Midlife: freedom vs connection
Men in their cave/sport/nature/hobby Women talk Take time: Choices Responsibility for your Life
A wake up call !! Journey within: “soul searching” Responses: We (family), Me, symbolic Conscious choice to hear vs status quo Journey: what is the message for me? Taking corrective action Hearing the call of the heart Dr Caroline Myss
SELF Love Forgiveness Nurturing Compassion Joy! Life & Living!
“Our bodies speak to us only when we can’t seem to hear them any other way”