My "Why" and My Mission to Empower Your Emotional Well-being
Hello, incredible woman! Welcome to our site, Focus on Emotional Well-being. I'm Elis, and it is a profound honour to connect with you here. As a mental health practitioner specialising in emotional well-being, my journey has been anything but linear.
I stand before you today, not solely as a mental health professional who was trained and experienced in England, where I lived for more than twenty years. In 2019, after an accident, everything changed: I developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a chronic pain condition that affected my nervous system, and, for years, touched every part of my life. Today, I live in partial remission. I’m also the mother of a twice‑exceptional, 10‑year‑old, gifted and autistic, whose sensitive nervous system makes him deeply sensitive to his environment and self-awareness.
Both my personal and professional journeys have taught me a quiet and courageous truth: even in the hardest seasons, it’s possible to turn pain into strength—one intentional day at a time. With focus and planning, I learned to recognise and regulate my emotions, set kind but firm boundaries, build steady routines of physical and emotional self‑care, and root myself in supportive social connections.
Navigating CRPS myself and supporting my highly sensitive child ignited a crucial question within me: what truly triggers our nervous system, both beneficially and detrimentally? What I've learned is profound: our nervous system can be profoundly aware and reactive to both internal and external stimuli. For my son, this translates into a deeper and richer processing of experiences. For me, it has meant a direct link to increased pain levels.
My mission, the very heartbeat of this platform, isn't born from theoretical knowledge alone. It's forged in the crucible of lived experience, refined by rigorous study, and driven by an unwavering belief in your capacity for profound, lasting change. This isn't about quick fixes or superficial solutions. It's about diving deep, understanding root causes, and empowering you to cultivate a robust emotional well-being that thrives even when circumstances are difficult.
My "Why": A Journey of Reflection and Understanding
My journey began in a quiet moment of self-reflection, a time when I decided to look back at my own life's experiences. Like many, I have navigated the complex waters of emotions, from the peaks of joy to the valleys of sorrow. It was in these moments of quiet contemplation, looking through old photographs and journals, that I began to understand the profound impact emotional well-being has on every aspect of our lives. I realized that my own struggles and triumphs were not just personal experiences, but lessons that could be shared to help others.
My Mission: To Nurture and Encourage Growth
From this understanding, my mission was born: to support, encourage, and empower individuals in their emotional health. I believe that emotional well-being is not a destination, but a continuous journey of growth and self-discovery. Just as a small sapling requires care, attention, and the right environment to thrive, so too does our emotional health. My goal is to provide the resources, tools, and a supportive community to help you cultivate a resilient and flourishing emotional life. I am here to help you plant the seeds of positive change and nurture them into a strong, vibrant sense of self.
Empowering Your Emotional Well-being
The ultimate goal is empowerment. It's about giving you the tools and the confidence to take charge of your own emotional well-being. Imagine standing on a mountain peak, looking out at a beautiful sunrise, feeling a sense of freedom and triumph. That is the feeling of emotional empowerment. It's the ability to navigate life's challenges with grace, to build meaningful relationships, and to live a life that is true to who you are. Through blog posts, workshops, and a supportive community, I aim to help you reach that peak, to feel the warmth of the sun on your face and the limitless potential that lies ahead.
Join me on this journey. Let's work together to cultivate a world where emotional well-being is a priority, where we are all empowered to live our best, most authentic lives.
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