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Clear communication seems as elusive as the pot of gold

Speaking/listening, or a lack of it, has caused many of us a considerable amount of trouble. Clear communication seems as elusive as the pot of gold, perhaps because we were not educated in the topic as a child. As the new ‘children of light’, begin to find themselves in positions of power, it could actually be put on the top of the school curriculum, but for now…we’re on our own ……………read more 

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Personal Mentor/Coach, Educational Programs:  Business, School,  Organization
by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP,
Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2007, Communication & Empathy Coach since 2004, Art of Placement since 2000
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InTouch with the Brain – Physical Responses to Stress

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BODY RESPONSES

Comfortable social engagements:

  • Responsive face, heart rate and blood pressure
  • Flexible body
  • Curious, interested, passionate and calm
  • Feelings of safety and demonstrates comfortableness

Uncomfortable social situations:

Stress

Fight or Flight 

  • Partly frozen, angry or scared facial expression
  • Fast heart rate and high blood pressure
  • Tense body
  • Fear and anger
  • High alert for danger

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Freeze  

  • Frozen face
  • Slow heart rate
  • Extremely low blood pressure
  • Hopelessness, shame and confusion
  • Numb
  • Shut-down

Find out more on how integrating the arts of movement, communication and space compliment your experience and encompasses a holistic approach to wellness.

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