Glossary of Modalities
Glossary of Modalities
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Accountability coaching is a process that assists individuals in achieving their goals by setting specific, measurable objectives and developing actionable plans. Accountability coaches serve as mentors, motivators, and strategists, offering continuous support and motivation. They regularly check in to monitor progress and address any challenges that arise.
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Acupuncture is a treatment that involves inserting very thin steel needles into specific points on the body, such as the back, neck, head, and face, to stimulate them. Originating from traditional Chinese medicine, the goal of acupuncture is to alleviate health conditions or symptoms, such as pain. Scientific studies have confirmed its effectiveness for some conditions.
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Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies as a means for divining information about human affairs and natural events. It is based on the belief that the positions and movements of celestial bodies can influence human behavior and natural phenomena. Astrology is often associated with forming and interpreting personal character traits and predicting future events based on the positions of celestial bodies at the time of a person’s birth.
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Energy healing is a holistic practice that focuses on channeling, balancing, or manipulating the energetic flow within an individual to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Practitioners of energy healing believe that imbalances or blockages in the body’s energy systems can lead to various health and emotional issues. Techniques such as Reiki, acupuncture, qigong, and various forms of spiritual healing are used to restore harmony and vitality to the body’s energy field. Energy healing is often sought as a complementary or alternative approach to conventional medicine to support overall wellness and facilitate the body’s natural healing processes.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique that uses eye movements to process traumatic memories, aiding in the healing of trauma and other distressing experiences. EMDR therapy aims to change how memories are stored in the brain, rather than directly altering emotions, thoughts, and responses. The objective is to help individuals overcome trauma, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
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Human Design (HD) is a holistic practice focused on wellness that integrates traditional and contemporary knowledge to assist individuals in comprehending themselves and guiding their lives. Drawing from astrology, Kabbalah, the I Ching, Vedic philosophy, quantum physics, and the chakra system, HD enables individuals to gain insight into their energetic patterns, decision-making processes, and authentic way of living.
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Mindset coaching entails a systematic approach to fostering optimistic and effective thinking in order to attain improved results in both personal and professional spheres. Mindset coaches assist individuals in recognizing and addressing mental barriers that impede them from realizing their full potential. They support clients in various areas, such as career aspirations, financial choices, purposeful parenting, boosting self-assurance, and cultivating healthy routines.
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Myofascial release therapy is a gentle, sustained massage technique that alleviates tightness and pain in your myofascial tissues. Your healthcare provider will first identify trigger points or knots in these tissues and then apply controlled pressure until the tension releases.
Myofascial release therapy is a hands-on technique used to manage pain in the myofascial tissues. “Myo” refers to muscle, while “fascial” pertains to the connective tissue that envelops and supports muscles throughout the body. During this therapy, the therapist focuses on releasing tension in the fascial tissues rather than targeting the muscles directly. When your body experiences trauma, your fascia loses its flexibility, becoming tightened and more rigid. This tightness can lead to pain and reduced mobility, affecting your quality of life.
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Psychic mediumship refers to the ability of certain individuals to perceive and communicate with energies or spirits from the non-physical realm. A psychic medium acts as an intermediary between the living and the spirit world, providing messages, insights, or guidance from departed loved ones, spirit guides, or other entities. Mediums may use various intuitive abilities, such as clairvoyance, clairaudience, or clairsentience, to facilitate connections with the spirit world and deliver meaningful information to their clients. Psychic mediumship is often sought for comfort, validation, closure, and spiritual guidance.
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Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy or counseling, is a collaborative treatment approach that involves a trained therapist working with an individual, couple, family, or group to address emotional, behavioral, or psychological challenges. It is based on the principles of psychology and aims to help individuals understand their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, as well as develop coping strategies and facilitate positive changes in their lives. Psychotherapy sessions can encompass various therapeutic techniques and modalities, tailored to the specific needs and goals of the client, and are typically conducted in a confidential and supportive environment.
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The RESET breathwork method is a holistic approach to wellness that utilizes specific breathing techniques to help individuals release stress, increase energy, and promote emotional well-being. The method focuses on intentional breathing patterns and exercises designed to reset the body’s natural rhythms, reduce tension, and enhance overall relaxation. RESET breathwork aims to provide individuals with a tool for managing stress, promoting mental clarity, and fostering a sense of balance and inner peace.
Sound healing, also known as sound baths, is an ancient practice that utilizes sound waves and vibrations from instruments to promote healing in the body, mind, and spirit. Instruments like gongs, tuning forks, and singing bowls are tuned to specific frequencies that correspond to those in the body. The vibrations can be felt throughout the body and can be applied to various areas such as the crown, neck, heart, shoulders, and acupuncture points.
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Spirituality is a worldview that suggests a dimension to life beyond what we experience on the sensory and physical levels. In practice, this might entail religious or cultural practices and beliefs surrounding a higher being, connection with others and the world as a whole, and/or the pursuit of self-improvement. For some, it’s primarily about a belief in God and active participation in organized religion. For others, it’s about non-religious experiences that help them get in touch with their spiritual selves through quiet reflection, time in nature, private prayer, yoga, or meditation.
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Tarot is a form of divination that uses a deck of cards to gain insight into past, present, or future situations. The cards in a tarot deck are often used in a reading to help individuals gain clarity, guidance, and understanding about their lives or specific questions they may have. Each card holds symbolic meaning and can be interpreted in various ways depending on the reader and the context of the reading. Tarot readings are often used for spiritual guidance, introspection, and self-discovery.
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Thai yoga bodywork and massage aim to improve and balance the flow of energy throughout the body by combining dynamic assisted stretching, influenced by yoga, with physical pressure applied along energy lines, inspired by Chinese acupuncture and Ayurveda. In Thai massage, these energy pathways are known as “sens.”
Yoga is a holistic practice that originated in ancient India and integrates physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to connect the body, breath, and mind. The term “yoga” originates from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” meaning to join, yoke, or unite. These disciplines aim to control and calm the mind, allowing one to recognize a detached witness—consciousness, untouched by the mind and everyday suffering.
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