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Melissa Bennett-Heinz and The Courage to Choose Yourself

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Melissa Bennett-Heinz shares how Gestalt psychotherapy transformed her life after traditional therapy left her stuck, guiding us through a powerful conversation about women's struggle to prioritize themselves.

• Discussing the courage it takes for women to reschedule commitments and make space for themselves
• Exploring how work burnout affects mental health and family dynamics 
• Understanding Gestalt therapy as an embodied, relational approach focusing on present moment awareness
• Recognizing anxiety in the body as a guide rather than letting it control decisions
• Learning that small, consistent changes are more effective than attempting dramatic overhauls
• Breaking free from societal conditioning that rewards women for self-sacrifice
• Taking responsibility for ourselves while recognizing we're not meant to do everything alone
• Understanding that a healthy family requires parents to nurture their relationship first

Remember that your body will never lie to you - reconnecting with your physical sensations provides the guidance you need to make choices that truly support your wellbeing.


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