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Emotions of the Heart. How to tune in to the wisdom of your body. Linda Germishuizen Executive, Career and Life Coach (MA Clin Psych). 082 467 3214. Objective of talk. Adjustment post heart attack/diagnosis Impact on close relationships Heart disease as a wake up call The heart as symbol.
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Emotions of the Heart How to tune in to the wisdom of your body Linda Germishuizen Executive, Career and Life Coach (MA Clin Psych) 082 467 3214
Objective of talk • Adjustment post heart attack/diagnosis • Impact on close relationships • Heart disease as a wake up call • The heart as symbol
Initial emotional reactions Shock Disbelief Numb Fear of death Why me?
Internal adaptation Curve Dr Elizabeth Kubler-Ross disbelief denial anger growth in crisis resentment bargaining acceptance guilt resignation dealing with loss depression
Power struggles with family Pleaser Victim Blamer
Time out • Men in their cave/sport/nature/hobby • Women talk • Take time: Choices Responsibility for your Life
Hearing the call of the heartDr Caroline Myss Hearing the call of the heartDr Caroline Myss • 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
The HEART as symbol Love SELF Joy! Nurturing Life & Living! Forgiveness Compassion
Dr ChristianeNorthrupWomen’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom “Our bodies speak to us only when we can’t seem to hear them any other way”