Session 3: Rewiring Patterns and Training Calm

Our brains are constantly learning from experience.

After illness, surgery or prolonged stress, the nervous system can become accustomed to heightened alertness, anxiety or protective responses.

The encouraging news from neuroscience is that the brain also has an extraordinary capacity to adapt and change.

This process is known as neuroplasticity.

In this session we explore how small, consistent practices can help the nervous system begin to relearn calm, safety and stability.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will explore:

• How repetition rewires patterns in the brain

• How calm and focus can be retrained over time

• Why small, consistent nervous system resets can create lasting change

• How understanding neuroplasticity can support recovery after major health challenges

The goal is to help participants leave feeling empowered with knowledge and practical tools.

Practical Techniques You Can Use Immediately

The session includes simple micro-practices designed to help the nervous system work with you rather than against you.

These techniques draw from:

• hypnosis-informed relaxation

• somatic nervous system regulation

• breath and attention training

• coaching approaches to mental resilience

Participants are encouraged to adopt the practices that feel helpful and relevant to their own recovery journey.

A Personal Perspective

As someone who underwent major surgery for bowel cancer in 2024, Teresa understands that recovery is rarely just physical.

This experience informs her compassionate approach to helping people rebuild confidence in their bodies and develop practical ways to support their nervous system during recovery.