Category Archives: fibromyalgia

Soothe Suffering Through Self-Compassion and Mind-Body Connection

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Gail Kenny

I have found another awesome resource for understanding and working with emotions and the mind-body connection, “Self-Compassion – Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind,” by Kristin Neff, Ph.D.  The author writes beautifully and thoroughly about what causes our … Continue reading →

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Long-Term Mind-Body Practice Results in True Transformation

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Gail Kenny

Most people want a quick fix to their pain so they can focus back on their normal life without being distracted by the pain.  Whether you come to the mind-body approach for healing chronic physical pain or emotional pain, you … Continue reading →

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Practicing Acceptance Dials Down Pain

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Gail Kenny

I know how bad you want to fix the pain or discomfort you’re feeling.  Often the mind leads the way focusing on what’s wrong and looking for all the ways the discomfort can be fixed and eliminated.  Western medicine is … Continue reading →

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Finding My Way to Play

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Gail Kenny

For the past few weeks I struggled with a pain in the back of my thigh.  I worked with it in many ways including massage, yoga, self-coaching and spiritual connection.  But still it persisted. Then I was coached by a … Continue reading →

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The Story Versus Reality Pain

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Gail Kenny

I’ve noticed a theme with myself and clients around discontent with stories we have created about how our lives are supposed to be and with the reality of how they actually are.  Our mind writes stories about what is going … Continue reading →

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Minding the Transitions

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Gail Kenny

I am prone to rushing through the day going from quickly from one task to the next without ever slowing down much,  focusing more on what I’m not getting done than what I am getting done.  When I do that, … Continue reading →

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Getting my Feet Back

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Gail Kenny

Over 20 years ago, after a backpacking trip, I developed pain in both my feet in the in-step.  It was especially painful when I got up at night to use the bathroom.  I went to the doctor and was treated … Continue reading →

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