Biting down on COVID stress
Somatic tools help ease the tension As COVID wears on, how are your teeth? Has your jaw been sore? Maybe your dentist or hygienist asked if you’re grinding your teeth. If so, you’re not alone. Actually, you’re in good company. Most people have no idea they’re...
Resilience is different from endurance
Resilience is no substitute for ensuring a safe workplace. Individual resilience is often idealized as a desirable employee trait. But, resilience is no substitute for ensuring a healthy workplace. Resilience in an individual worker is not a quality to be exploited or...I’m not taking it personally, but my body sure is!
He just shouted at you, and you feel like you can’t take any more pressure. You’re sick of feeling so much stress. It’s probably not hard to imagine this situation, or multiple other versions of it. Knowing your stressed-out client has a lot on his...Somatic training in the workplace?
Maybe you’re a manager preparing a presentation or you’re about to have an uncomfortable conversation with a colleague or supervisor. Maybe you need to negotiate with someone whose standpoint is very different from yours. Whatever the circumstance, you’re anticipating...About Shayna
Shayna Hornstein is a Vancouver-based trainer, coach and therapist with 20+ years of combined education, research and professional practice in workplace health and safety, as well as treating people with chronic illness.Read full bio.