Elizabeth Pettersson

Service Description

In my over thirty years of helping people heal from wounds, overcome obstacles and find joy in their lives I have dug deep into many avenues of therapy. Our minds are complex and there are a variety of things that can help us become the strongest and happiest version of ourselves. Diversity is key to maintaining forward motion. Different methods used can keep us growing in different ways. I’d like to help you explore deeply what makes you special, and what is most helpful at this part of your journey. We can identify your needs and goals, the steps to achieve your goals, and ways to move past roadblocks. I especially enjoy helping people create a happiness/resilience kit. A personal resource you can turn to over and over again to help you now as well as in the future. I bring a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere to sessions. I like to explore creatively, using art, visuals, music, as well as encouraging use of taste and scent, to connect to your emotions. Science has shown that we learn best when we use as many of our senses as possible. Some people work well through journalling or using worksheets to brainstorm and express themselves. I am myself an immigrant. I live in Sweden now, but grew up in the US, so I am personally very aware of the challenges and rewards in being a foreigner. I have been in a Congregation with refugees from around the world, so I have the benefit of their experiences and feelings as well. I would love to help anyone making that transition. This real-life education also applies to being a minority and what is involved there. I have worked over the years with people who have had extreme and complex traumas. I understand what that is like, and I understand how it can affect every aspect of your health and life. Furthermore, I have helped people acknowledge their challenges, and pain, and find pathways through it to achieve things they never thought possible. With Jehovah’s help, and endurance, anything is possible and healing is sure. Areas of Work: • Building Self esteem • Personal Development • Goal-Setting / Planning • Building Joy and Peace • Stress/Anxiety Management • Relaxation • Deep Breathing • Healing through vocal exercises • Engaging your five senses to promote wellness. • Conquering Challenges with positivity • Cultural/ Immigration Trauma Certification and Qualifications: • Mastering Positive Psychology • Cognitive Behavior Therapy/Mindfulness • Neuroplasticity/ Dynamic Neural Retraining