Tend and Befriend How Social behaviours under stress are misinterpreted The Healthy Living Plan Cathy Caswell
25 Jul 2025

Tend and Befriend: How Social Behaviours Under Stress Are Misinterpreted

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Stress as “fight or flight” and “tend-and-befriend” When we think of stress reactions, most people imagine the classic “fight or flight” response. But there’s another, often overlooked pattern—especially in women—known as tend-and-befriend. This instinctive response drives women to seek connection and preserve relationships under threat. In a study by Youssef et al. (2018), women became more cooperative under stress. This can be a natural survival strategy; however, in some situations, these behaviours can be misinterpreted. Social Behaviour as a Stress … Read More

Calm MRI Claustrophobia using Logosynthesis
18 Jul 2025

MRI Claustrophobia: Using Logosynthesis® to Aid Success

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MRI Claustrophobia is Stressful and Limiting. For many people, the thought of entering an MRI machine triggers more than mild discomfort—it causes full-blown panic. The narrow tunnel, the loud thumping noises, and the enforced stillness can evoke sensations of being trapped, helpless, or overwhelmed. Despite knowing the scan is important, some patients find themselves unable to go through with it—again and again. Medical imaging professionals often see patients cancel, reschedule, or attempt scans multiple times before succeeding—if they ever do. … Read More

What is a stressor? Mental Imagery and Logosynthesis®The Healthy Living Plan
15 Jul 2025

What is a stressor? A new way to understand your triggers.

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What Is a Stressor? External or Internal When something in your day throws you off—an unexpected bill, a sharp comment, a looming deadline—it’s common to say, “That was a stressor.” In everyday thinking, a stressor is seen as something outside of you that causes tension inside of you. And that’s partly true, yet what if there’s more to the story? What if the real stressor isn’t external, but internal? Let’s take a closer look. Stressor: The Common View A stressor … Read More
10 Apr 2025

Beliefs block choice: Regain your power using Logosynthesis®

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Beliefs are powerful energy structures. You navigate this turbulent world using your belief system. Your life experiences, cultural heritage and societal norms shape your beliefs. This includes conclusions you reached and attitudes you adopted – beneficial or not. This is a powerful, energetic system, not a cognitive one. You can think of beliefs as mental imagery or memories. Beliefs allow for automatic responses driven by your values. Your belief system can comfortably navigate you in normal times and safe environments. … Read More

Trauma Reactivation Resolving gastrointestinal symptoms using Logosynthesis
28 Jan 2025

Resolving Gastrointestinal Symptoms using Logosynthesis

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Introduction: Trauma can manifest in ways we least expect—even physically, long after an event has passed. Gastrointestinal symptoms, for example, may be connected to unresolved emotional experiences or past medical interventions. This case illustrates how Logosynthesis® can help identify and shift the energy patterns underlying physical symptoms, creating space for relief and restored confidence. The Sudden Crash and Immediate Aftermath “The crash happened so suddenly. I had no idea what was happening and I had no control.” I knew the … Read More

Addressing medicine non compliance using Logosynthesis
22 Jan 2025

Addressing medicine noncompliance using Logosynthesis.

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Medicine noncompliance is common. Medicine noncompliance can negatively impact your health and often stems from factors such as resistance, fear, or forgetfulness. While traditional approaches like reminders are helpful, they don’t always address the underlying causes. Logosynthesis® offers a powerful solution by helping you to clear memories and beliefs (mental imagery) that may be preventing you from taking your medication as prescribed. Logosynthesis® works by identifying and resolving memories, beliefs and fantasies that can freeze your energy in stressful, reactive … Read More

How to relieve stress quickly using Logosynthesis
8 Nov 2024

How to relieve stress quickly using Logosynthesis

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It can be a struggle to know how to relieve stress quickly. When life feels overwhelming and stress builds up, our natural reactions often lead us to avoid dealing with it. Traditional relaxation techniques like deep breathing and meditation are helpful to relax, yet they do not address the root cause. Logosynthesis offers a unique approach to identify and resolve the triggering mental imagery. This frees your energy so more is available for what is important in work and life. … Read More

How do you deal with anxiety using Logosynthesis
31 Oct 2024

How do you deal with anxiety?

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When anxiety is overwhelming, it can be challenging to know where to turn for empowering resources. Understanding how different models and practices can support your recovery and personal growth is empowering. This blog article describes how Logosynthesis supports the journey of a client who has been struggling with anxiety for a long time. How do you deal with anxiety? – A client’s story My journey with anxiety Back in 2019, I was in a dark place. Anxiety and depression had … Read More

ADHD, Burnout, Workplace Wellbeing, The Healthy Living Plan, Healthy Lifestyle, Cathy Caswell, Life coach, Leadership Coach, Personal Development, Logosynthesis, Reduce Stress, Feel Better, Unlock Potential
13 Oct 2024

ADHD and Burnout: Reducing stress using Logosynthesis

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Are you struggling with symptoms of ADHD and Burnout? In our fast-paced, uncertain world, it’s normal to struggle with multiple responsibilities, deadlines, dealing with others and self-care. For those living with ADHD, this balancing act can feel especially overwhelming, often leading to stress and burnout. While burnout can affect anyone, individuals with ADHD are more susceptible due to the challenges of distraction and impulsivity. Logosynthesis® is a new coaching and psychotherapeutic model that can help address stress related to both … Read More

Prioritizing mental health at work. Mental Health, The Healthy Living Plan, Logosynthesis® healthy lifestyle healthcare health for all health Personal Development Personal Growth Leadership Life coach leadership coach
10 Oct 2024

Prioritizing Mental Health at Work with Logosynthesis

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Thriving at Work: The Power of Mental Health in the Workplace Work can either lift us up or drag us down. It can bring a sense of purpose and fulfillment or create stress that weighs heavy on our minds and bodies. The question is, what makes the difference? It’s not just about the tasks we do, but the environment we work in and the support we receive. Mental health and work are deeply intertwined, and recognizing this connection is key … Read More

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