. . . a body mind solution to anxiety and the blues!
An online self-paced program for greater emotional well being
Is this program for you?
Ask if this describes you...
never really feel good about yourself
feeling anxious one day, down in the dumps the next
worry about things that later seem "not worth worrying about"
avoid friends and family cause you never know when you'll be feeling "tapped out"
don't feel like doing anything anymore, even things you used to enjoy
can't shake the foggy brain and you're tired of going in circles in your head
always feeling unsettled inside
no longer laugh at stuff you used to find funny
feel tired yet can't even finish a good, long yawn
Among the many tools you'll learn how to:
Shift out of flat, "I don't want to do anything" type moods . . .
. . . into feeling alive yet settled inside (in a true chilled out way).
Tame anxious and fidgety body states . . .
. . . so you feel calm enough to focus your mind.
Shift from feeling pressured and frantic when everything feels equally important . . .
. . . to being clear headed and moving forward.
Stop zoning out and staring off into space and . . . feeling more present to your life.
A password protected, Psychologist-designed program for improved emotional stability.
Developed by Psychologist Dr. Susan LaCombe and fine-tuned by feedback from over 600 users since 2012.
Core ideas delivered over 4 months
continuing content and access for 9 months
members can choose to receive additional content and continued access for a lower monthly fee after that period
Ideally suited to supplement a therapeutic endeavor (Can also be taken by those not in therapy)
Dozens of actionable steps
Complete with learning objectives and fun quizzes
Appeals to many learning styles, it's a comprehensive collection of videos, podcasts, cheat sheets and articles
Turned my life around
Doris S.
Member / Unsolicited feedback
“I have a most wonderful life and I love it!” This is the shortest way of me expressing how timely, fitting, tailor made, completely appropriate and helpful your program was and is, and (I am sure of it) will be. It has helped me turn my life around, make lasting changes to the quality of my life, and you have most certainly kept your initial promise!"
Not only does this program offer you tools and strategies for shifting out of these states, it explains the neuroscience of WHY you're dealing with these symptoms in the first place.
Using research from the fields of evolutionary psychology, neurobiology and developmental psychology, you'll discover how these are survival strategies at one time served a viable purpose. That in itself, can take a load of your shoulders especially if you tend to be hard on yourself.
"The BCP is helping me understand my core self in a way never before explored and is giving me tools to move through feelings & experiences I have always thought were in control of me, triggering panic and fear that would last for days... brain based and scientific."
The core of the content in DeCoding the Brain* is delivered sequentially over 4 months so you're never overwhelmed. With lots of tips and strategies for dealing with different emotional states. (Access and motivational information and inspirational case studies continues for 5 months afterwards.
Yes, 9 months to a new you 🙂
[DeCoding the Brain was previously known as the BCP or the Brain Coaching Program]
Discover a new cutting-edge model of emotional well being based on neuroscience and the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
Work somatically (ie. via the body) and shift out of negative states into the postive.
Readily identify the fight/flight/freeze response in your behaviour and emotions and adopt the skills to address whenever they pop up.
Create a sense of safety that feels skin-deep.
Reduce emotional overwhelm so you feel ready to take on the day.
Support a Higher Version of Yourself
Outcomes include:
Discover the roots of emotional issues (And in doing so, develop more leniency towards self and improved self-care).
Probe the power of inner child work and concrete steps to improve your connections.
Make up for critical developmental experiences that were missed earlier in life (like learning to identify your own needs, saying “no" and boundaries, learning to receive support, quieting an inner critic, letting go of mistakes).
Unpack triggers at their root and develop a step by step strategy for eventually being less bothered by them (improving your buffer zone).
Part Two Bonus Video Content
Being “Independent” in Relationship – Here's why that just might be counter-productive...
The Imposter Syndrome – How the ‘false self’ develops and what's necessary to break free to find your authentic self.
Get Back to Your Comfort Zone
Outcomes include:
Develop skills for shifting out of feeling distraught into settled and happier.
Discover the basic strategy for clearing brain fog.
Expand your capacity to handle more challenges in your life while feeling less stressed.
Modulate mood swings that send you—on one day—into anxiety and panic—and the next into feeling down.
Utilize the power of imagination (ie. visual images) for shifting out of a trauma state (by externalizing distress and creating positive outcomes).
Master Tough Emotions
Outcomes include:
Manage anger/frustration better (so it doesn't get under your skin)
Wind down a fidgety body within minutes.
Shift a depressed state into an energized and uplifted state.
Tame flashbacks in a way that reduces the risk of a relapse.
Shift out of a numb, frozen or dorsal state.
Develop memory reconsolidation techniques for triggering and/or traumatic events.
Discover how positive, awe inspiring and exciting moments improve ANS functioning.
Whoa!
What's DeCoding the Brain based on?
Based on on somatic psychology and of course, neuroscience specifically the field of affect self-regulation. (See thought field leaders and researchers mentioned below)
What's the science behind DeCoding the Brain?
It's based on over three decades of brain research in the fields of neurobiology, developmental psychology, evolutionary biology, neurochemistry and trauma research, to name just a few.
Including:
1. Attachment theory (Bowlby & Ainsworth),
2. Polyvagal theory and the social engagement system (Porges),
3. 'Present moment' in therapy (Stern),
4. Personality development and brain plasticity (Grigsby),
5. Biology of emotion (Ledoux),
6. Affect and self-regulation theory (Schore).
Clinical inspirations from...
Peter Levine (Waking the Tiger best selling author and thought field leader),
Pat Ogden, (the Window of Tolerance)
Lynne Zettl and Edward Josephs (Self-Regulation Therapy)
Bessel van der Kolk, well-known speaker and author of The Body Keeps the Score
No more dealing with emotions the hard way...
Up to now, we've been taught to “think through” our feelings and try to be a better person by reflecting on our behaviour. As “sensible” as it sounds, this method may work for some, but for many it’s a tedious, frustrating and ultimately unsuccessful way to change core emotions.
It’s actually far more effective to change emotions at their source by working with the body, as extensive brain research and clinical practice results have shown.
Controlling emotions the easier way...
When you “feel” something, you’re connecting with something happening in your body. You cannot “feel” an emotion without it manifesting physically in your body.
Why is this important?
Well, the connecting pathways that carry the “emotional” information to the brain from the body far outnumber the pathways going the other way. What this means is that you have only a 15-20% chance of “thinking” your way out of a strong emotion.
Far more neuropathways going from your body to your mind...
...than neuropathways going from your mind to your body.
In other words, trying to “talk yourself” out of feeling a certain way is tough when you have only 15-20% control. So that tightness in your chest, the knot in your tummy, or the tension in your neck….well it’s probably going to stay until it’s ready to go.
But when you work the other way around you can rapidly change any emotion by working directly with the body. Your chances at making a fundamental change (or a 'corrective emotional experience') are much better when you’re working with more than 80% of the pathways associated with whatever emotion you’re working with.
An even better reason to work somatically
Working with body sensations directly impacts the lower brain… which not only regulates blood pressure and heart rate, but also grounds your sense of well being through anxiety relief, lighter moods and even joy!
Using body-based self-regulating techniques, you can “re-set" the brain to make your nervous system automatically self-regulating - that is, it’ll take care of that knot in your tummy without you having to do anything!
So you’re less stressed, less anxious and emotionally balanced in general.
Baby steps . . . changing you from the inside out!
Once you understand the bodymindfulness principles and apply the step-by-step techniques, you'll be making changes to your emotions naturally - using the brain's inborn power of self-repair and self-regulation.
You'll feel your self-confidence increase day by day as you experience your body as a safe place to land and a source of abundance.
Now of course De-Coding the Brain won't magically change your life overnight. No program can do that. Not even the best therapists can.
However, it's been my experience, both professionally as a therapist and as a client, that this Program is the fastest way for making lasting emotional changes by far.
I've used the principles and exercises it contains to get extraordinary results with my clients for many years, and I've put it all into a format that I guarantee will help you too.
Feedback from other practitioners ...
Shrinklady has done an amazing job translating neuroscience research and what we know about body-centered therapies into a one of a kind program for clients and therapists alike. She makes it easy to see how to put these insights and techniques into practice. Learning these skills can help clients make the best use of their therapy. I know of no other program like it.
Dr. LaCombe has created an innovative and comprehensive program for remapping the brain and powering up treatment effectiveness. As a fellow brain-wise therapist, I can attest to the power of her insights and techniques for helping folks shift out of stuck and into flow - mind, body, and spirit!
Indeed, we are all hoping for healing relationships. The simplicity of the BCP [now called DeCoding the Brain] is deceiving, for it is very powerful. It convinced me that emotional repair and restoration is possible, even for someone with early abandonment issues.
I would recommend The Brain Coaching Program [DeCoding the Brain] absolutely for anyone wishing to escape unhelpful patterns of relating and gain mastery over old behaviours.
Thank you Shrinklady for spreading the message of hope!
You have my 30-day Unconditional Guarantee of satisfaction. I’m confident that you’ll find Therapy Bootcamp eye-opening, powerful and effective.
I’ve designed the program to ensure you get the most out of your therapy experience.
However, if you don’t feel like you’re getting the value you expected, or if you’re just not able to follow through on these brain-wise solutions no matter how hard you try, then just click the 'Cancel' button within 30 days and I’ll refund your purchase completely.
Guaranteed Results? It's up to you.
PS. Considering the amount of time and energy you put into therapy (especially if you’re paying out of pocket) – you deserve to get the most out of your efforts.
You see, I want you to succeed. That's why I will be there with you on this journey*. I’ve put everything I’ve learned (as a therapist and as a client) into this program so you can focus on the areas that give you the best results - and that make you feel better sooner.
And isn’t that the goal after all?
*Please note that my "presence" in the members area is in the many Q&A's and in the automatic emails you receive. I openly share my own personal journey in these communications. However, if you are looking for a specific reply for your question it's best to book time with me (for a fee). Please note that neither this platform nor my booking service is a substitute for emergency or crisis care. If you have a question on whether this program is a fit for you, please leave your inquiry here.
(Send me an email if you prefer that I send an invoice.)
I know how to get out of crisis / freeze modes
"... The BCP is making a big difference in my life. Of great importance to me is how it has made me aware of, and start to understand Activation. Being aware of it. I know what to do and how to help myself, whether it be in Crisis or Freeze Modes."
Hannah Bennet
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Charter Member
Your program is like therapy for me
Hi Suzanne, I’ve really enjoyed this first week. Being your client for some years now, I find this course a practical way to spend more time “in therapy” on-line as I live on an island and can’t always get in for sessions. The Brain Coaching Program is so worthwhile and you have done a marvelous job of putting this together to give an understandable process to help us heal from life. Your videos bring you right in front of me as if we were in session. Thank you.
Lovely Elspeth…thank-you, Suzanne
Elspeth
Now I have tools to deal with my feelings
"The BCP is helping me understand my core self in a way never before explored and is giving me tools to move through feelings & experiences I have always thought were in control of me, triggering panic and fear that would last for days... brain based and scientific."
Gay. L.
,
Member
Gives me "brain space" to enjoy my life
"The BCP has pointed me in the right direction... These steps have freed up more time and also more "brain" space for me to enjoy my life NOW. Thank you for the BCP and for detailing the underlying mechanisms and processes in the body and brain!"
Noélie B.
,
Member / Unsolicited feedback
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ‘Access’ mean?
As long as you remain a paid-up monthly member you have access to all content (videos, slideshows, podcasts, PDF's) including the ability to leave Comments and Questions. This access lasts for a FULL 9 MONTHS. Cancel your subscription and you lose access to all these resources.
After 9 months you will be offered the option to keep your access for a small monthly fee.
The core neuroscience ideas are delivered over 4 months. For the 5 months following that period we'll go over the information at a deeper level with case studies and relevant applications to your life.
You will also continue to receive new information such as tips on using your body practice for different emotional states; motivational interviews, videos and written content (to keep you inspired 🙂
Can I leave comments or questions?
You'll find that many questions have already been answered. Below many of the videos and written content you'll find member queries and my replies. There are also numerous resources linked to much of the content. That said, I understand that questions and comments make the material relevant to members so while I cannot guarantee a timely response, once you complete your basic training you will be offered an opportunity to post questions. (At any time and for a fee you can also book to speak directly with Dr. LaCombe here.)
If this program doesn’t suit me can I ask for a refund?
YES, you can ask for a refund anytime up to 30 days from the date you register. You don’t need to supply a reason for asking. We may however ask for your feedback to help us make the program meaningful and effective.
I sometimes get worked up and anxious. Will these techniques help me to be calmer?
ABSOLUTELY. You’ll find these tools to be indispensable, because they work. And most of them are easy to do as well. The trick is to do them consistently - that’s why I give you lots of examples and motivational tips along the way.
Why haven’t I heard of self-regulating techniques or bodymindfulness before?
Because these ideas are cutting edge it's going to take time before they become 'standard operating procedure', although they're being used in greater numbers by therapists. And of course, body-based therapists have been using them for over two decades.
(I happen to think these ideas should be shared with everyone regardless of whether you’re in therapy or not. You see, these tools were traditionally taught to folks who suffered severe trauma. It’s only now people are starting to come around to the idea that everyone can benefit from them.)