Mental Resilience Training — drawn from evidence-based cognitive behavior therapy

MRT emphasizes the adaptability from a narrow vision to an expanded one while not losing sight of your strengths. Through assigning measurements on feelings and the associated words with those feelings you will begin to develop a navigation that is meant to keep you out of heavy storms or remaining strong while in one. MRT is based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy where the fundamental principles are that our thoughts and perceptions influence our emotions and behavior, and by changing negative thought patterns, individuals can bring about positive changes in their feelings and actions. The resilience factor of MRT is through bringing awareness of already existing emotional and physical strengths in order to draw on valuable principles into the overall thought processes.

Rachel is currently enrolled at the Beck Institute to further her expertise in CBT principles, specifically in anxiety and depression.

“Psychological resilience refers to the ability to use personal qualities to withstand pressure.”

-Associate Professor Sport and Performance Psychology, Mustafa Sarkar

 

FAQs

  • MRT is for someone who wants to become more tolerant and adaptable with their inner mind critic or the fluctuations in their relationships in order to optimize health for the mind, body and the future. MRT is for someone who knows therapy is valuable, but looks at it as a strength and is inspired by a growth mindset. More times than not, cases where MRT applies looks like the following:

    • Feeling out of touch with your identity outside of work or combined with work

    • Experiencing resistance in relationship due to lack of clarity or communication

    • High criticism of Self

    • People pleasing

    • Overthinking, rumination or comparison of Self against Self or others

    • Transitioning from a job that lacks meaning to you

    • Maintenance of an equilibrium for high stress work

    MRT is a type of mental health therapy that encourages habit-building and education on psychological and emotional processes. In MRT, you will identify the belief systems underneath your words and beliefs to clarify and solidify your values.

  • Some reasons may be obvious. Working with the body has many parallels to the mind. Rachel has experience coaching people through higher intensity strength and cardiovascular efforts in order to adapt the body to become ready and resilient. In order to change mental healthcare from a fragile mindset to a growth mindset, Rachel uses the coaching strategies from strength and conditioning. In this process is building on trust with tough love, compassion, humor, and exposure to new challenges to make the mind stronger and more resilient to change.

  • For some it’s 12 weeks, for others it’s 2 years or more. My priority is to be efficient with your time and add as much value as I can. If you value training the mind as much as I do, this will be a lifelong effort. It doesn’t always have to be with me, though. My goal is to teach you the skills you need based on your language and be the coach (or therapist) that guides you to action. It’s different for everyone depending on the person and the goal.

    It is suggested for everyone to start with at least 10 sessions in order to identify the depth of your values and reinforce new habits that will apply to the future. The goal is readiness.

Testimonials

"I finally acknowledged that I wanted someone to listen and hold me accountable for my mental health. I knew Rachel would be good for this." —Matt

“Rachel creates the environment for you to figure things out on your own.” —Vanesh

“Social interactions used to seem exhausting to me before these sessions. I haven't felt that anxiety in a while and now I look forward to work and friends.” —Maleta

“I came to Rachel because I was at a point in my life where I wanted to proactively take care of my mental health but didn’t want it to feel like ‘therapy’. Rachel treats me like a person and is very thoughtful with her questions. I highly recommend her.” —Kara

“Early on I was able to identify negative thought patterns and ways that I could turn them around on their head to become less regressive and more constructive.” —Drew

“I found myself spiraling into a very negative mindset and becoming very bitter. And just somebody who I didn't recognize. Rachel helped me turn my thinking around.” —Amy

In the first session of MRT, a Six Pillar assessment is filled out which zooms out and looks at overall health and behaviors. This is revisited and measured every five to ten weeks. MRT encourages mindfulness meditation practices, writing drills, increasing emotional vocabulary, and exposure to socialization.

re·sil·ient /rəˈzilēənt/ - adjective (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.