What you'll learn

Explore unconventional tools and techniques for managing recovery while building a strong foundation to navigate relapses and setbacks with resilience.
Learn how to accept your new normal by gaining peace with your current state and embracing the recovery process with an open mind.
Understand how to transform your life after anxiety by recognizing that healing is not linear, and adapting to the ebbs and flows of your emotional journey.
Prepare for what to expect in recovery from symptoms to stumbling blocks, and learn how to get back on track when challenges arise.
Build real recovery foundations by accepting and understanding your diagnosis, rejecting glorified promises of "full cures," and focusing on sustainable progres

Requirements

This course is designed for individuals who have already started their journey of understanding their anxiety and have moved past the initial phase of confusion and uncertainty. It is ideal for those who are just beginning to emerge from the "broken" stage, having already recognized the signs of their anxiety or mental health struggles. If you are still in the early stages of discovering what's happening with your body and mind, it is highly recommended that you first complete Module 1: The Breaking. This foundational course covers the key concepts and tools necessary for understanding your anxiety and setting the groundwork for true recovery. Please Note: This course builds upon the lessons from The Breaking, with continuous references to its materials. While it can be beneficial to those who've completed The Breaking, students who choose to take this course without having completed it may find references to previous course content that require additional context from The Breaking.

Description

Dr. Jeanne Retief (PhD) knows firsthand the overwhelming journey of anxiety recovery. Having personally faced burnout and panic disorder, she brings a deep, authentic understanding to this course. Dr. Retief walks students through the crucial transition from confusion and brokenness to empowerment. This course focuses on practical tools to help learners navigate anxiety, discover the hidden gifts in their struggles, and build sustainable strategies for thriving with their unique wiring.This course is for those who have moved beyond the initial stage of feeling lost and are now ready to dive deeper into understanding their diagnosis. It focuses on how to coexist with anxiety and burnout rather than trying to "cure" them. Students will learn to embrace setbacks, cultivate self-compassion, and accept that recovery is not linear. Through Dr. Retief's personal experience, this course blends real-life wisdom with actionable steps to empower learners, offering recovery strategies that are grounded in reality.This course is not about fixing problems. It's about learning to live fully with your unique emotional landscape, embracing your journey, and navigating life with authenticity, grace, and resilience. The course will challenge students to reflect on their own emotional health, deepen their understanding of what they're going through, and discover ways to honor their own emotional landscape. By the end of the course, students will have developed the tools they need to live with more peace, clarity, and acceptance.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Welcome to The Recovery
Lecture 2 Introduction & How to Use this Course
Lecture 3 Is Anxiety a bad thing?
Section 2: The Foundations
Lecture 4 Intentions vs Affirmations
Section 3: Understanding Your New Normal
Lecture 5 Embracing & Navigating Your Limitations
Lecture 6 What is Normal?
Section 4: Navigating Lifestyle Changes
Lecture 7 The Basics
Lecture 8 Self-Help Pitfalls
Section 5: The Importance of Routines
Lecture 9 Does Meditation Really Work?
Lecture 10 Routines as part of lifestyle changes
Lecture 11 Family routines
Lecture 12 Bedtimes routines
Lecture 13 Quality Sleep
Section 6: Eating Habits & Gut Issues
Lecture 14 Anxiety & Gut Issues
Section 7: Career & Financial Stressors
Lecture 15 Introduction to Financial Stress
Lecture 16 Where Am I Now & What Do I Want?
Lecture 17 What is Going to Stop Me?
Lecture 18 How to Get What I Want?
Section 8: Identify Your Triggers
Lecture 19 Where Do I Start?
Section 9: Communication
Lecture 20 Understanding Your Responsibilities toward Loved Ones
Section 10: Going Back to "Normal"
Lecture 21 Navigating Work & Career Stress
Section 11: Dealing with Setbacks
Lecture 22 A Word on Relapses
Section 12: Conclusion
Lecture 23 A Final Word
This course is for individuals who have already started their journey of understanding anxiety and are looking to build a solid foundation for recovery. It's specifically designed for those who are transitioning from the early stages of confusion and overwhelm to a more stabilized state, where they are ready to implement practical tools for long-term management. If you're someone who has moved past the "broken" stage and is ready to dive deeper into your recovery, this course is for you. It's ideal for individuals who are dealing with the daily challenges of anxiety, burnout, and the ups and downs of life, and are seeking real, actionable steps to strengthen their recovery and gain peace in their new normal. While this course can be highly beneficial for those who have completed Module 1: The Breaking, it is not limited to them. If you haven't yet completed The Breaking, it's important to note that this course references material from that module, and it is strongly recommended to complete it first for the most comprehensive understanding and benefit.

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https://www.udemy.com/course/thriving-with-anxiety-navigate-embrace-your-unique-wiring/