Fear can be a crippling state, especially if I remain unaware of my triggers and continue to push down and away the very feelings that surge within me when fear takes hold.

I have found that understanding the physiology of emotions to be a powerful way in to knowing myself and healing the parts of me that may linger in the very states that hold me back. Fear, guilt, shame, jealousy, and anger are but a few emotions that I regularly sit with. I say, “sit with,” not “look at,” because these emotions have become like friends. I listen to them, honor and acknowledge them, and utilize practices that help me to better understand when and why I am activated and feeling fearful.

In this class, we looked at what fear is and how it manifests emotionally and physiologically. We evaluated the behaviors that may accompany fear, recognize when they are present (however subtle), understand the areas of the brain, particularly the amygdala, that play a major role in fear activation, and learned a few self-care and client-care tools to help nurture and calm our fears.

What we learned:
~ Identify, Write, Speak, Listen
~ Cultivate the Exhale
~ Universal Position in Reiki
~ Gyan Mudra with Breath & Movement
~ HPA Axis Reflexology Guide (self-care / client-care)

Referenced in class: https://atlasofemotions.org 

Reflexology brain map: https://www.redbubble.com/people/ChantelCLucier/shop​

Chantel is not a doctor and does not dispense medical advice. Nor does she diagnose, prognose, or prescribe. The holistic tools taught are not substitutes for medical care. Consult your physician in all matters regarding your health.

In this class, we explored what awareness means to us and what methods can be employed to become more aware. We considered what we could do within ourselves to achieve more presence of mind, body, and spirit. We also explored honesty--what it means to take an honest look at self (our bodies, thoughts, feelings, and how we perceive our reality). We evaluated the difference between perception and truth, leaning into the possibility that truth is beyond so-called reality, and illness, pain, and disease are but opportunities to surrender into unknown places that may lead to greater understanding.
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"The first thing I want you to understand, if you really want to wake up, is that you don't want to wake up. The first step to waking up is to be honest enough to admit to yourself that you don't like it..." ~ Anthony de Mello

​Chantel is not a doctor and does not dispense medical advice. Nor does she diagnose, prognose, or prescribe. The holistic tools taught are not substitutes for medical care. Consult your physician in all matters regarding your health. ​

I recently returned from Boston, MA to teach my 2-day live class, Reflexology for Trauma, Addiction, & Recovery. What a remarkable trip, with an incredible group of practitioners! 

Reflexology is a bottom-up practice, which means we have a way into the inner body that may provide much relief to those whose nervous systems may be habituated to experiencing a hyper or hypo aroused state in daily life. I love teaching this class because it gives me the opportunity to educate reflexologists and practitioners seeking to best serve and support these communities. ​

Thank you so much to the Massachusetts Association of Reflexology (MAR) for inviting me to teach this class.  Until we meet again!

If you are interested in bringing this class to your area, contact me HERE.