Writing Your Way Through Chronic Illness- CIRS and Creativity
In this VLOG, therapist and CIRS warrior Brenda Stewart talks about her use of writing to assist in her healing from CIRS. Yes, we still need clean space and binders, but processing emotions can also assist in lowering inflammation. Brenda values written poetry as a place to process the very real challenge of chronic illness. In this space, she is allowed to be raw, real, and messy. Poetry has been a life raft for Brenda, helping her to hold onto hope. She is now offering a CIRS Poetry community support circle. You don’t need to be a poet to join in the healing process. All are welcome in this healing support space. Who knows, a poem may await you as you step back into your creativity?!
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ABOUT BRENDA-
Finally, a therapist who gets it! Brenda Stewart is a highly respected trauma therapist, certified EMDR therapist, speaker, and author who works with clients who are navigating CIRS. Brenda understands CIRS and trauma both personally and professionally which uniquely positions her to support you in your own healing journey to the other side of CIRS. Brenda holds a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and is a Certified Tribal Healer through First Nation Medical Board. She provides both individual and group therapy for CIRS patients. She has additional training and certifications in EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Polyvagal and Nervous System Regulation, and Attachment focused therapy. She is a Compassion Fatigue Educator and Compassion Fatigue Therapist. She is a published author and has presented at various professional conferences. Maybe most importantly, she is a dog lover! She understands firsthand how our four-legged friends can serve as our largest support “people” when we are challenged with chronic illness.
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You can read about CIRS Shoemaker Protocol starting from the beginning at Step #1 here.
You can read more about Dr. Sparks’s journey as a medical provider hellbent on healing her own erythromelalgia here.
Read about Dr. Sparks’s healing her chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and how that connects to EM here.
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