‘Being Isolated before Isolation was the Norm’ By Practitioner Anna Marie Hrivnak, M.Ed (3/4/21)

On Thursday, March 4 at 3pm Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo joined Starting Point practitioner, Anna Marie Hrivnak, M.Ed. to discuss Isolation. During these challenging times, most of us have experienced some form of isolation. Anna Marie discussed how times of isolation can also bring with it an inner wisdom of healing and strength we didn’t know we had. Anna Marie shared her 3 steps to finding comfort during lonely times. Anna Marie is a practitioner focusing on the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Working with individuals in private and group sessions, her work fosters a foundation for peace and tranquility to the mind, strength to the physical body, along with hope and courage to the wounded spirit. Sessions focus on the recovery process in a way that promotes a balance of emotional honesty and responsibility providing clients with a framework for a healthier lifestyle. With a strong belief in the power of internal wisdom, she nurtures and encourages clients to journey through the transformational phases of their lives in a way that supports and builds their integrity of spirit. More information about Anna Marie can be found on her practitioner profile at https://startingpoint.org/practitioner/anna-marie-hrivnak/ 0:00 Into 1:36 Anna Marie’s health issues & Isolation before CoVid 4:55 Physical & emotional isolation 8:25 The heart beat & meditation 9:08 Maintain sense of humor, focus on what is working, gratitude, & memories 15:20 Feelings of sadness & isolation 18:26 Isolation, how to deal with it, and grieving process 22:36 Heart & Brain Coherence Meditation 26:27 Isolation pattern, be gentle with yourself 29:51 After isolation 31:58 Rejuvenate Program + details 34:46 Practice what you preach The Starting Point Website: https://startingpoint.org/ To Donate Please Visit: https://startingpoint.org/todays-donation/ The Founder of The Starting Point Vince DiPasquale’s YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/VinceDiPasquale/featured For Live & Virtual Meetings Please Visit The Starting Point Calendar: https://startingpoint.org/calendar/