-
Angels, Divine, Happiness, Intuition, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Near-Death Experience, New Thinking Allowed, Psychiatry, Psychic, Psychology, Spirituality
Psychiatrist De-Stigmatizes the Paranormal with Manuel Matas (1945 – 2022)
Dr. Manuel Matas, MD, was a clinical psychiatrist with forty years of experience in university teaching hospitals and private practice. He was a portrait artist, photographer, and public speaker. He has worked in a variety of settings, including the Scarborough Board of Education, the University of Toronto, and the University of Manitoba teaching hospitals, including St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. He has served on the Board and the Scientific Council of the Canadian Psychiatric Association. He has many published articles in peer-reviewed psychiatric journals and has given presentations at national psychiatric conferences. He is author of The Borders of Normal: A Psychiatrist De-Stigmatizes the Paranormal, that was a Whistler Independent…
-
Activated Threat Response, Anger, Anxiety, Compassion, Ego, Emotions, Health, Mental Health, Mind-Body Connection, Mindfulness, New Thinking Allowed, Pain, Self-Esteem, Self-Love, Thoughts
Healing Self-Esteem
What is self-esteem, really? David Hansom, MD, proposes that it could be more harmful than helpful. Would you agree? David Hanscom, MD, is author of, Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain and Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?: Take Control with a Spine Surgeon’s Advice. Dr. Hanscom is an orthopedic complex spinal deformity surgeon who quit his surgical practice in 2019 to focus on teaching people how to break loose from the grip of chronic mental and physical pain – with and without surgery. His insights arose out of escaping from his own 15-year ordeal of suffering with severe chronic pain. As he began to share…
-
Classes, Holistic Occupational Therapy, Integrative Health, Intuition, Meditation, Mindfulness, Self Care, Spirituality, The Science of Happiness
Learn Holistic OT Skills
Frequently, I am asked what are the holistic and integrative health techniques I use the most. A few years ago I created a program that teaches these techniques. The results are often outstanding for the therapist and client. The Holistic Healing Certificate Program will teach you how you can enhance your skills. You can learn more about it here. Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews Christina Muth, OTD, OTR/L about her experience with taking the classes and completing the Holistic Healing Certificate Program. To help you understand what you will learn in this program and how it benefitted an occupational therapist, I conducted an interview. Christina Muth, OTD, OTR/L shares what she…
-
Body, Guided Imagery, Intuition, Massage Therapy, Mental Health, Mind-Body Connection, Mindfulness, Pain, podcast, Prevention, Psychology
Mind-Body Practices for Pain
“Mind-Body Practices for Pain” Integrative health shines in this area, and there are many approaches that help lower pain and stress. Here, I describe how the mind and body are one – our thoughts and emotions can affect the body, and the body can affect the mind. The stress response, known as the “fight, flight, or freeze” response can create or exacerbate tension and pain in the body. The relaxation response, known as the “rest and digest” response may help reduce pain. I share five mind-body practices that may lower pain and prevent conditions that may lead to pain, such as: 1. Guided Imagery 2. Yoga 3. Massage and Bodywork…
-
Guided Imagery, Meditation, Mindfulness, Relaxation & Meditation, The Science of Happiness, Wellness
Is Mindfulness or Relaxation Better for You?
On the Healing Connections Podcast Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L interviews thought leaders and health care practitioners about integrative health, wellness, prevention, spirituality, and consciousness. Listen to Healing Connections on YouTube, ApplePodcasts, and Spotify. Is Mindfulness or Relaxation Better for You? Emmy Vadnais, OTR/L shares “Is Mindfulness or Relaxation Better for You?” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 36 on 7/30/21. Emmy shares what the latest research says about how acceptance-based therapies, such as mindfulness and relaxation are similar in their ability to lower worry, anxiety, and depression and increase overall quality of life. Emmy is the author of “Intuitive Development: How to Trust Your Inner Knowing for Guidance with Relationships, Health,…
-
The Myth of Meditation
Check out what I have found to be one of the biggest myths of meditation and how to dispel it in this short video, “The Myth of Meditation.” I share tips and suggestions on how to have an enjoyable meditation practice that will help you receive the healthy mind-body-spirit benefits. This quote is a great description of what can happen in meditation. “Do you have the patience to wait Till your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving Till the right action arises by itself?” ― Lao Tzu Watch or listen to the full Healing Connections Podcast episode at link in bio, on YouTube, ApplePodcasts, Spotify,…
