As a wellness coach, Dr. Greer-Clark utilizes cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and Positive Psychology with adults who are suffering with chronic illnesses, such as immune dysfunction, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, neurological disorders, heart disease, cancer, Lyme disease, and diabetes. Additionally, Dr. Greer-Clark utilizes education, as well as empathy and humor. Living with chronic illness for 19 years, Dr. Greer-Clark has a unique personal understanding of what it is like to live with medical challenges, and how to successfully adapt to illness and transcend it. On a daily basis, she practices what she teaches. Dr. Greer-Clark believes that illness offers us an opportunity to learn about ourselves, and with self-awareness and self-responsibility we can markedly enhance our health and thus the quality of our lives. She believes in the natural wisdom of the body to heal if provided the proper support;, i.e. emotional support, nutritional support, and a life style of balance.
CBT involves learning to examine and challenge unrealistic thinking that leads to negative emotions. In utilizing CBT for wellness coaching, Dr. Greer-Clark can help you to challenge the unrealistic thoughts that can exacerbate chronic illness; i.e. helpless and hopelessness.
Mindfulness involves learning to be self-aware and focus on the present. Research indicates that mindfulness and relaxation techniques can have profound effects on physiological processes, such as improved immunity, reduced blood pressure, and decreased heart rate. Mindfulness and relaxation also improve one's perspective and mood.
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of optimism, which can be learned. Studies suggest that a sense of hopefulness significantly enhances healthful behavior and thus wellness.
With wellness coaching you can learn...
1. To be your own medical advocate and develop a working partnership with your physician.
2. To believe in you ability to heal and that you have the power to influence your own wellness.
3. To design and implement a successful wellness program/routine.
4. To relax, increase a sense of calm, and enhance sleep.
5. To develop the tools to reduce pain.
6. To develop the skills to effectively manage feelings that often accompany chronic illness; such as a sense of loss, lack of control, anxiety, anger, and depression.
7. To develop the ability to live a peaceful, happy, productive life despite having medical issues.
