Ibs Support And Emotional Self-Care

What you'll learn
Learn simple techniques that will help you release stress and anxiety
Understand what emotions and beliefs contribute to IBS
Acknowledge and release emotions and beliefs to feel better
Support your body and your mind on your healing journey
Requirements
No prerequisites except open mind, curiosity and self-compassion
Description
Since Franz Alexander, physician and psychoanalyst in 1950 came up with seven conditions that he considered to be psychosomatic in origin. They were essential hypertension, thyrotoxicosis, bronchial asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, and neurodermatitis. Since then many more conditions have been found to have a psychological component. In fact, anywhere you look, stress exacerbates any condition. Research shows that managing emotions helps reduce IBS symptoms and flareups. In this course you will learn about connection of emotions, thoughts and body symptoms and how to help yourself to lower stress responses, relax and diminish flareups. I will teach you psychosomatic approach and why it's not all in your head. You will understand that the body is trying to process certain feelings on your behalf and it needs your help. We will discuss anxiety, anger and shame in the context of IBS. You will learn Emotional Freedom Technique and use it to lower the intensity of your emotions.We can also discuss secondary gains of any chronic health issues and what you need to understand in order to significantly improve your quality of life. When you know how to recognize and manage your stress and understand the root causes of your health condition, you gain back greater control and sense of empowerment. It...

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