Vitalis Coaching & Therapy Blog by Karin Peeters
What is Polyvagal Theory and the Autonomic Ladder? A thorough explanation of how your body responds to stress - and what you can do about it.
How does your nervous system work and how to self-regulate your fight, flight, fawn, flop and freeze responses with the help of Polyvagal Theory.
Quiet your inner critic with mindful journal prompts and Life Coaching exercises
Enjoy these simple yet profound mindful writing exercises to silence your inner crtitc, manage anxiety and cultivate a compassionate inner voice.
Festive Burnout - what to do when Christmas creates stress, anxiety and overwhelm?
Does the thought of Christmas exhaust you? Here we are offering some very practical things to do in the moment should you become overwhelmed.
What is Online EMDR Therapy?
What is Virtual EMDR Therapy, how does it work and how can it help you process those distressing (or traumatic) memories? So you can stop worrying that a wave of old emotions take over and impact your sense of freedom, safety and joy in the moment.
RAIN by Tara Brach: a path to radical Self-Compassion
Embrace the RAIN: A four step path to radical Self-Compassion and emotional balance by Tara Brach.
CBT Thought Record Diary: How to recognise and reframe your intrusive negative thoughts?
How to recognise and reframe your intrusive negative thoughts? An explanation with free download of the powerful tool of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Thought Record to overcome your unhelpful thinking patterns.
When switching off is not enough… How to really relax and why it matters.
Do you find it hard to switch off and recharge your batteries? What you call "relaxing" might be little more than distraction or avoidance. Learn all about how to truly relax here.
Seven ways to Soothe
Seven ways to soothe your activated nervous system, and bring it back in a regulated and calm state. Enjoy reading!
Let’s get emotional! How to build our emotional vocabulary?
How to figure out how we feel about something? And how to express emotions in words? Let’s expand our emotional vocabulary with feeling words, so we can name our experiences and improve our connection with ourselves and others.
What is the 54321 Grounding Technique for Anxiety, Racing Thoughts and Stress?
Learn a powerful coping technique for managing the symptoms of anxiety and stress by grounding yourself in the present moment. It is called the 5 Senses Mindfulness Exercise when your mind is agitated and you are longing for inner calm.
What's the colour of the traffic light of your life?
A simple coaching tool that uses the colours of a traditional traffic light to represent how you're feeling and how you can react to any given situation.
Does it feel as if you can’t meditate, even though you'd love to?
Here’s the solution for when you’d like to meditate, but believe you can’t and have no idea how to fit it into your busy life.
Learn how to face your demons with the support of Life Coaching
How to stop fighting against and instead learn to befriend your inner demons? Facing your fears is the best type of self-care.
Dust If You Must
May this lovely poem inspire you to use your precious time well, and to choose your priorities carefully.