What would you like to tell your 16-year-old self?
What happened when you were sixteen? Were you dealing with challenges, triumphs, or a monotonous existence? Counselling psychologist Eleen Polson invites us to reflect on our own, inner 16-year-old self in ways that help us reconnect with our body, creativity, and free-flowing feminine energy. She explains how sisterhood can nourish this experience, and that being unsure of the outcome needn’t deter us from trusting the process of development and growth.
Eleen Polson
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In ep. 36 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful, Eleen explains
why we should consider connecting with our inner 16-year-old
4 steps to follow: doing the work, staying connected to what is real, accessing our creativity, and remaining open to unexpected outcomes
what “sisterhood” involves, and how safe circles can benefit women of any age
the importance of connecting with others, our bodies, our innate creativity and our being
basic principles and practices to foster this healing connection
what it means to “just be yourself”
why making mistakes are okay
how trusting the process of development and growth can help young women – and their moms - relax
what Eleen’s online course, SiStars, involves and who can benefit from this course
3 of Eleen’s favourite life tips.
Lees hier hoe jy trauma letterlik kan afskud.
The person behind the professional: Eleen answers questions about about being wild at heart, honest sharing, and sisterhood.
Eleen introduces us to Non-violent communication: it’s gentle, and helps us get our needs met.
Contact details
Eleen Polson is a counselling psychologist in private practice in Pretoria. She draws on both traditional psychotherapeutic techniques and the contributions of body-work, music and movement, mindfulness, visualisation, and breathing. Eleen offers expressive arts therapy, TRE (trauma release exercise) and Non-violent communication (NVC) in a group context.
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Youtube channel: google “eleen polson youtube”
Eleen deel haar praktiese wenke oor hoe om kreatiwiteit ‘n opwindende deel van ons daaglikse lewe te maak.
The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm.
Music by Mart-Marie Snyman.
Image: Unsplash.
Photograph of Eleen Polson: supplied.