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Discovering Emotional Healing through Acupressure in Holistic Counselling
Understanding the Essence of Acupressure Acupressure traces its origins back to ancient Chinese medicine, where it is believed that vital...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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Holistic Course Content on Nervous System
Course content is both for individuals and practitioners who wish to explore holistic view of regulating the nervous system.
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Create your support system
Creating a support system often means exploring modalities that are in alignment with who you are on your healing journey. My journey...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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June is PTSD Awareness Month
June is PTSD Awareness Month. There is so much more than the "label" of PTSD. It's complex and highly individualized. One of the hardest...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Interweaving systems
I've been getting more questions about my healing journey, how I did it/do it. It's complex. 💛 however, I will say it's been worth it....
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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Nervous System 101: Microdosing
Sharing my own journey of living with PTSD/CPTSD, healing from burnout and compassion fatigue. My nervous breakdown saved my life. It...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Oct 7, 20234 min read
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Somatic Awareness: key to shifting energy
"Life is always better in your body. Get out of your mind." Lebo Grand With client’s interest, one technique I may teach in sessions is...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Sep 16, 20232 min read
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How to Scaffold the skill of movement with PTSD
Seems silly to think about scaffolding the skill of movement, with PTSD/CPTSD, I often get stuck in freeze mode. Learning how to...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Sep 9, 20233 min read
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Scaffolding the skill of movement with PTSD/mental illness
Sharing my journey as authentically as possible, means I also discuss scaffolding the skill of movement. #PTSD is a #TBI (traumatic...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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Back to Routine may trigger Sensory Overload / Executive Functioning
As the school year is fast approaching, back to routines, back to the constant movement, back to sensory overload, challenges with...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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Learning to connect the dots....
Think back to Pre-K/K/1, learning how to complete the activity worksheet of connect the dots. Think of the expectations put on the class...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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Gratitude towards fresh starts
Grateful for friends who have reached out to me about assessments and being patient with me as I write a report. I believe in the power...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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Let's dive into Holistic Counselling
As a Holistic Counsellor, working with me means I view clients individuals as a whole/holsitic individual/approach. Each of us have...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Jul 29, 20231 min read
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Let's talk Executive Functioning/Attention Assessments
I spent the last 15 years of my career specializing in exceptionalities. I advocated. I connect with those who struggled with...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Sensory Processing
Vulnerable post sharing my own sensory profile. I share this due to personal experience of having to endure a sanctioned psychological...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Holistic Counselling
As a holistic counsellor my intention for our sessions is for growth, empowerment, and knowledge on your healing journey. Providing a...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
May 28, 20231 min read
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What is Holistic Counselling?
What is a Holistic Counsellor and Who am I? My name is Lori Anne Spilman. I specialize in a trauma focus & heart centre approach to...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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Resetting your nervous system.
Sharing my own story living with a dysregulated nervous system can be a living hell. Learning to calm that nervous system can be hell as...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
Jun 1, 20221 min read
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Be the shift
I often joked with friends that I would write a book about my experience with systems. Both professionally & personally, I have...
Lori Anne Spilman PhD, ND, MEd, DAUS, BEd
May 30, 20222 min read
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