Mending Self

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If you are seeking to transform some aspect of your life, I offer presence and support navigating a path toward your greater wellbeing.

 
 
 
 
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Creating

An intentional setting is vital to safely explore and get to know parts of our selves that are vulnerable, protected, or stuck in some way. These parts belong with us, but at times they can block us from being who we want to be.

When we create a culture of safety and intelligent empathy with the inner, and inter-human experience, we access our creative ability to change.

Listening

For many, disconnection from wellbeing is the result of trauma. Trauma can be large or small, covert or overt, subtle or glaring.

Through exploring the relationships between thought, emotion, belief, and the physiology of both brain and body, we can bring a more nuanced understanding of how our experience of Self comes to be.

Listening to, and making sense of each system individually, then learning how they weave together, can bring more agency in creating a new experience.

Focusing

The modern world tends to focus on verbal and intellectual intelligence, with scarce acknowledgment of somatic intelligence— understanding received through the body as a whole.

When there’s understanding how from our very beginnings in the womb, throughout childhood, and as adults we develop our awareness via somatic experiences, then we can also understand why deep change cannot take place without including a focus that honors this intrinsic MindBody relationship.

Integrating

Everything we feel and think carries energy and information flow, and we notice, collect, process, and create meaning from our experiences. But it is estimated that the body sends the mind 11 million bits of information per second, while the conscious mind can only process about 40 bits.

Tuning into the sensory story our bodies constantly stream to us becomes revelatory, igniting a more integrated dialogue with life.

Challenge will always exist, but struggle can transform into curiosity and capacity to engage with the complexity of life in a resourced way.

Sharing

I am still gaining fluency with the systems of my own Self, and embrace this as a lifelong journey. Meanwhile, sharing this work with others is an inspiration as I see the results it brings in giving people a chance at thriving.

There is much humans can do alone, but we are designed to learn and grow most fundamentally within relationship.

This is what I offer to you: attuned presence, care-full attention, and a plethora of tools (both somatic and cognitive) to help fully resource your potential for wellbeing.

 

 
 
 
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Jeana Bird

Contact at selfmendingself@gmail.com

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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Services and Pricing

I use a combination of modalities based on my training, as well as personal discovery of what has worked in my own life.

Connect for an exploratory session - FREE -

Coaching is distinct from Counseling, and not appropriate for all mental health situations. Part of the exploratory call is assessing if coaching is a good option for you, and if we are a good fit for each other.

After the initial exploratory session, if you choose to schedule again you are invited to make a monetary donation for subsequent sessions.

I don’t ask a specific dollar amount for each session, though I do ask that you make some donation before each scheduled appointment.

I offer the suggestion of between $85 and $150 per session as range that is easiest for me to meet my financial needs. However, I am committed to making this work accessible and am open to accepting a donation amount that is sustainable for your current financial circumstances.

This work is my primary source of income. I live with disabilities, and this makes survival challenging. My energy reserves are drastically smaller than most able bodied humans. Being of service is important to me, and I endeavor to be available to those in need, while also trying to balance care for a serious chronic illness condition.

I ask that you be mindful of these things as you consider your donation.

Thank you.

 

 
 

 

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“If you have a fight with yourself, who can win?”

-Dr. Daniel J. Siegel

 
 
 

 
 
 
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Training Background

Listed below are some of the trainings I have participated in. If you have interest in learning more about my teachers please feel free to ask me, or visit and explore their websites.

Restoring Resilience: Somatic Healing from Complex Trauma

Peter Levine and Diane Poole Heller: www.traumahealingexperts.com

Attachment and Trauma Mastery Training

Diane Poole Heller PhD: www.dianepooleheller.com

Internal Family Systems Coach Training 


Anna Tansi and Brian Juadon: www.selfleadership.org

Somatic Experiencing Step by Step

Peter L. Levine: www.traumahealing.org

Healing Sexual Trauma: a Somatic and Attachment approach

Peter Levine and Diane Poole Heller PhD: www.dianepooleheller.com

Martha Beck Wayfinder Coach Training


Martha Beck: www.marthabeck.com

Attachment Strategies for Adult Relationships

Dr. Diane Poole Heller PhD: www.dianepooleheller.com

SmartBody SmartMind Training


Irene Lyon: www.irenelyon.com

Interpersonal Neurobiology

Dr. Dan Siegel / The Mindsight Institute: www.mindsightinstitute.com

Somatic Strategies to Address the Interplay Between Shock and Developmental Trauma

Peter Levine and Diane Poole Heller PhD: www.traumahealing.org, and www.dianepooleheller.com

Attachment and Interpersonal Neurobiology in Couples Therapy

Dr. Dan Siegel / The Mindsight Institute: www.mindsightinstitute.com

Transforming Anxiety and Stress by Integrating the Embodied Brain

Dr. Dan Siegel / The Mindsight Institute: www.mindsightinstitute.com

 

 

 

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Stories bind us. And stories will set us free.

 
 

 
 
 
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Resources

Here is selection of books that have been fundamental to my development, learning, and growth both as a person and as a practitioner. I recommend any of these books, or associated websites, as valuable self-study portals.

The Trauma Spectrum

Robert Scaer

In an Unspoken Voice

Peter L. Levine www.traumahealing.org

Nurturing Resilience

Kathy L. Kain and Stephen J. Terrell www.somaticpractice.net

You Are The One you Have Been Waiting For

Richard Schwartz www.selfleadership.org

The Open Focus Brain

Jim Robbins and Les Fehmi www.openfocus.com

The Language of Emotions

Karla Mclaren www.karlamclaren.com

Mindsight

Daniel J. Siegel www.drdansiegel.com

The Pocket Guide to Polyvagal Theory

Stephen Porges www.stephenporges.com

The Mosaic Mind

Regina A. Goulding, Richard C. Shwartz

When The Body Says No

Gabor Mate www.drgabormate.com

The Power of Vulnerability

Brene Brown www.brenebrown.com

It Didn’t Start With You

Mark Wolynn www.markwolynn.com

The Divided Mind

John E. Sarno www.johnesarnomd.com

Loving What Is

Byron Katie www.thework.com

Finding your own North Star

Martha Beck www.marthabeck.com

Beyond Behaviors

Mona Delahooke, PhD: www.monadelahooke.com

 

 
 
 
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Testimonials

reflections of the process




Kristy B.

“Jeana has been an invaluable presence in my life for over a year now. Her dedication to this work, and as a support person has created a sense of security and deep comfort that has been the fertile grounds for my healing process.

The shifts in my life from our work together have been subtle and gradually developing over time, but profound. I rarely have the night-time panic attacks I used to have on a regular basis, I have a better handle on my emotions, and I am able to navigate life with deeper presence and alignment with my purpose.

Jeana has helped me navigate and better understand mind-body connections, and to see and work with the ghost-like symptoms I’ve had recurring in different forms most of my adult life—emotional responses manifesting in physical symptoms that I’ve struggled for understanding and clarity through medical practitioners.

Jeana is present, thoughtful, and intuitive in her work and holds a loving space for all aspects of me in our sessions. She is well-versed in the subtle art of safely approaching and engaging the timid and traumatized / protected parts of myself that are hesitant to open up. Her intuition about my story and these parts is often uncannily accurate, and she is magically able to elicit clarity from the chaos of emotional expression.

Everyone could benefit from this work—whether you have experienced obvious or subtle trauma in your life. The world would be a better place if everyone learned to inhabit their lives from this place of presence and deep sense of self that is the focus of this healing work” 





Mary A.

“Working with Jeana has been a life changing and life enhancing experience. Her wisdom, guidance, and expertise is grounded and compassionate.”







Mary R.

Jeana is very professional, caring, empathetic, and makes me feel that even the smallest fear or block I am working on is worth her time and attention.

After our session I always notice a big shift in my body, thinking, and emotions; anxiety over an issue is lessened quite drastically and I am able to move on to the next step. With her support I feel empowered to transform whatever is holding me back, and create a new pattern for habits of thinking and feeling that serve me better. I feel lighter, happier, and / or ready to face the next steps in healing.

I highly recommend Jeana’s services. I’ve done quite a lot of work with traditional talk therapy, energy work, and other therapy modalities, and while helpful in their own way, I’ve found my biggest breakthroughs have come through sessions with Jeana.”





 

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