Elayne Lane Therapy

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I Can’t Find My Off Switch

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A client came in for a massage recently and, as I began working around her shoulders, she said, “I can’t seem to switch off these days”.  I hear versions of this quite often.  We usually imagine tension as something we would notice. A tight back, aching shoulders, a racing mind, difficulty sleeping. But when you’ve been carrying … Read more

What Do I Want To Do With My Life?

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What Do I Want To Do With My Life? Become a Detective and Discover Your Direction There are certain questions that seem to follow us through life. What do I want to do with my life? Am I in the right career? Should I change direction? For some people these questions arrive as they leave … Read more

Understanding the Drama Triangle

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How to Step Out of the Drama Triangle Understanding the Drama Triangle Many relationship conflicts follow a predictable pattern called the Drama Triangle.  It was first described by psychologist Stephen Karpman.  He said people unconsciously move between three roles when stress or conflict appears.  These roles are: Victim – Poor me Rescuer – Let me fix this … Read more

How to Break a Habit

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How to Break a Habit Using 6-Step Tapping (A Simple, Gentle Method) Introduction: Why Habits Feel So Hard to Break If you’ve ever tried to break a habit — whether it’s smoking, vaping, emotional eating, scrolling, or another automatic behaviour — you’ll know it’s rarely about willpower. Habits live in the subconscious and nervous system. … Read more