American Sophrology

American Sophrology Testimonials - The good, the shocking and the inspirational

American Sophrology Testimonials - The good, the shocking and the inspirational

It is Summer in Phoenix, which really means it’s hot hot hot here in Phoenix with triple digit temperatures..! So it’s time to stay inside and share some testimonials..

Goodbye to Himself

Goodbye to Himself

…June 4th 2022 would have been my former husband’s birthday. He died a couple of months ago, suddenly in his sleep. He would have been 52 years old…

All Athletes are Winners

All Athletes are Winners

The Tokyo Olympics are in full swing right now and thanks to Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, the much needed discussion about mental health is being raised.

Eyes Wide Open

Eyes Wide Open

…Ten years ago I was happily married living in a beautiful home in the French Alps. I travelled to many countries in Asia and had the time of my life. Then life took over and gave me some challenges so I went through a few challenges,…

American Citizen

American Citizen

I recently became an American citizen. Everyone in the courtroom that day had a long walk to achieve this and the atmosphere reflected excitement, pride and emotion…

Kicking Depression

Kicking Depression

October mental awareness month has passed but it is important to keep the conversations going about mental awareness. When I hit on depression I was more surprised than anyone to have found myself in this place.  I mean, I help people get out of it – so how did I fall into it myself?  What were the pitfalls and how did I not hit the brakes before it became worse?

Mind Your Self - #MindYourSelfie

Mind Your Self - #MindYourSelfie

Mind Your Selfie is an Irish campaign to promote positive mental health awareness.

Don't be Green on St. Patrick’s Day!

Don't be Green on St. Patrick’s Day!

It’s coming to that time of year again when everything starts to go green… no not Springtime… but St. Patrick’s Day!!  Yes and although I am Irish and I like to participate in the occasional “merry” moment with friends and family I like to just observe those who get with the Irish spirit on the day itself!..

Don't Labor Your Celebrations on Labor Day Weekend

Don't Labor Your Celebrations on Labor Day Weekend

Have you ever been at work feeling completely lost at what you are supposed to be doing? …Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious and angry. Trying not to get emotional or tense while tears begin to well up… and then you start thinking “I can’t do this”, “why am I doing this?”… wanting to walk away… 

Choose Life. Choose Happiness.

Choose Life. Choose Happiness.

…We read all the time about people who took their lives who had no obvious symptoms of being depressed. They battled privately and never told anyone or spoke to anyone about what they were going through. …

Colds, Christmas and Motherly Love

Colds, Christmas and Motherly Love

"...Sophrology has been the greatest gift I could ever give my Mum and myself.."

I lost 40 pounds using Sophrology

I lost 40 pounds using Sophrology

A year ago I decided to change my outlook on food and generally on eating.  I also had enough of being overweight.  It all began when I decided to eat plant-based meals for over 21 days. You know the diet Beyoncé did? 

How to tap into the 95% part of your unconscious mind

How to tap into the 95% part of your unconscious mind

Do you know the difference between intention and intentionality?

Practicing Sophrology Reduces Exam Stress

Practicing Sophrology Reduces Exam Stress

Exam season has arrived. You have put in all the hard work.  You have done your best.  Then what happens on the day of the exam?  You begin to feel a little tense, your heart beats a little faster and your breathing becomes a little shorter. You see your school friends beside you writing away furiously while you have found yourself staring at the paper in front of you...

The Sophro Girls introduce Sophrology (long version)

The Sophro Girls introduce Sophrology (long version)

I have been doing sophrology for some time now with two of my favorite girls, who I have decided to call The Sophro Girls.  They will be checking in now and then to give some feedback.  Let's refer to them as Big Sis and Little Sis.  I think that I will just let the video do the talking in this one!  Check out their interesting analogies! 

First session with a four year old

First session with a four year old

The youngest person I have taught Sophrology to was four years old.  She is one of the Sophro Girls which you will see more of in later blogs, but let's call her Big Sis for now. Big Sis was just 4 years old when she had her first Sophrology session.   It wasn't planned to do a session with her but at the time I was training to become a sophrologist, so anyone willing to give it a try, I would practice with...