Pause: Let's Get You to the Dentist - Navigating Dental Chair Anxiety [Pause 29]

Let's get you feeling safe and secure in going to the dentist! This is a huge anxiety trigger for many of my clients so I'm offering some of my tried and true methods for helping you to feel safe and not needing to take the entire day off after a cleaning or procedure! In this episode,  I help get you mentally reset and ready to go to the dentist (and to take me with you)! While I am with you in your earbuds, I lead you in some guided practices as you're sitting in the dental chair.In this episode we:1. Get Present2. Prepare to Leave for the Dentist3. Sit Together in the Waiting Room4. Practice Activities as Your Dental Work is Being Done5. Celebrate that You Did It!Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded.Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-infoPlease remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.comConnect with Dr. Kimber:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/About My Work: https://www.drkimber.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentleBook: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing