Just Breathe
Just Breathe is designed for caregivers such as new parents, mothers & fathers of neurodiverse children, adult children of aging parents or sibling, spouse, friend or any family member of a person who requires support from a loved one. Just Breathe includes the caregiver and the one being cared for because our nervous systems interact with one another. We heal best when we work together. Our program gives you a community of others who are going through similar experiences. A support group of others who understand your feelings, your lifestyle and the challenges of the dynamics. At the start, you meet with Mandy to set up a customized program for you. At the heart of the program is the Safe and Sound Protocol which is a music based program that provides a felt sense of safety to your brain and body. In addition, Somatic exericises and other programs that support your nervous system are recommended. Mandy goes over assessments with you so you can monitor your progress. Finally, there are regularly scheduled group coaching sessions in which Mandy guides your through modalities in addition to Q&A. The length of the program is individually bases as progression is dictated by cues that your body provides.
Community Support
A virtual community of other individuals in similar circumstances can help caregivers & their loved one who sometimes can not leave the home often can be a lifesaver. Connection is critical to because it fills our own cup. Those who depend upon us need us to be giving from a place of health and wellbeing. When we do not, it affects their health as well. Sometimes, caring for the caregiver can be the last step in healing the one who is being cared for. Other times, understanding the emotions including guilt and feeling like a burden need to be understood by others in similar shoes.
Individualized Protocol for both of you
Every nervous system is different. Each person's circumstances, lifestyle, health and wellbeing state and preferences are different too. This is why you meet individually with Mandy to go over your assessments and set up an individualized plan for you and your loved one.
Group Coaching
Just Breathe includes group coaching for everyone. We need to be able to co regulate our nervous systems which requires at least 2 people. In a group setting, Mandy shares different modalities and offers time for Q&A.