Hello Holistic Helper…

I am Cybele and I am a SHE RECOVERS Coach

I help sober women work through their mom guilt from past drinking, stay sober while living with someone who still drinks, and rediscover their inner child.

Today, I would like to help you reconnect to your true self by guiding you through a loving inner child reconnection exercise.

Beverly has provided me with some questions to answer, all in support of you taking good care of yourself while you do great work into the world.

Thank you for being here…

When I was 7 years sober, I went on a SHERECOVERS retreat on a beautiful farm in Canada. There, I participated in twice daily trauma informed yoga led by the magical Taryn Strong, cofounder of SHERECOVERS. I was on my mat, doing breath of joy, when a ten year old me appeared. I could feel her energetic presence standing in front of me, facing me, and she was angry. I was quite surprised to see her and curious as well. What did this mean? Why was she so angry? Within a week’s time, a good friend reached out and asked me if I, along with a third friend, wanted to start inner child work. This is how things unfolded. As I became curious, the universe provided. I knew in my heart that it was time to start doing Inner Child work.

There are many wonderful guided meditations, books, and videos on inner child work. I started by reading what is called The 14 Traits of an Adult Child, also known as The Laundry List,  from Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional families, which is a 12 step organization. I also follow the work of Dr. Nicole Lepera, also known as the holistic psychologist. She has educational videos on youtube and other resources that explore Inner Child healing work.

I would like to invite you to practice an inner child exercise now. If it feels safe, find a comfortable place to sit, you may want to place your feet on the ground or lay down somewhere comfortably. I invite you to place your hands gently on your cheeks. If it feels safe, you may close your eyes. And just repeat these affirmations in your mind or out loud.

All your feelings are valid.

I will always listen to you.

You’re allowed to slow down.

I will always protect you.

You are allowed to be you.

I will keep you safe.

You’re allowed to be playful.

I adore you.

You're allowed to make mistakes.

I will never, ever leave you.

You’re allowed to change.

I won’t abandon you.

Contact Info...

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https://www.wideawakerecovery.com/

Cybele (M.Ed, CPC, CPRC, SRCD) will support you as you move forward into a life of radical self-acceptance, self-love, and self-compassion. She is fascinated with inner child work, brain science, trauma-informed healing, self-regulation techniques, and mindfulness. With more than 30 years of teaching experience, she will help you identify your goals and develop an actionable plan to achieve them. She has been alcohol-free since 2011 and specializes in helping women who have mom guilt or live with someone who still drinks. She will support you on your journey to wellness and believes every woman has agency in her own healing process. She is bilingual (Spanish/English).

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