In the ever-evolving landscape of personal growth and emotional healing, we often encounter individuals who are not only experienced professionals but also compassionate guides on the path to recovery and renewal. Beverly D’Amico, a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a Certified Grief Recovery Counselor (CGR), and a seasoned Life Coach, is one such remarkable figure in this realm. As if that wasn’t enough, she also dons the role of a Certified Fresh Awareness Workshop Facilitator, a testament to her unwavering commitment to the well-being of others. Beverly’s story is an inspiring narrative of dedication, knowledge, and empathy, woven into a tapestry of healing and transformation. With her diverse skill set, she helps individuals navigate the often turbulent seas of grief, personal growth, and emotional healing, offering them the tools and support to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery. In this article, we will delve into the extraordinary work of Beverly D’Amico and explore the ways in which her multifaceted expertise is changing lives and empowering individuals to find solace, strength, and fresh awareness in the face of life’s most challenging moments. Join Mystic Mag as we embark on a heartfelt exploration of Beverly’s compassionate mission in her roles as a Life Coach, Certified Grief Recovery Counselor, and Fresh Awareness Workshop Facilitator.
Can you share more about “The Heart of What Matters” and what inspired you to create this coaching approach centered on living authentically?
Inspired: What inspired me was observing the self-inflicted burdens women own that don’t belong to them. As women, we are taught to be responsible for everything and everyone around us, but we are never taught how to be responsible and nurturing to ourselves. Society has a large impact on the thinking of mankind, especially women. We are taught to be perfect in everything we do, and if a negative event happens, it seems to fall on our shoulders or the belief that somehow it was our fault.
I have been a nurse since 1988. In 1989, I joined the Air Force. During my military service, I worked in Women’s Health. I observed much of this mental phenomenon reveals itself in physical and mental disease processes. When I talked to my patients, many conversations concluded on the topic of mental health stressors, which more often than not lead to their illness.
This intrigued me. How emotional “disease” could manifest into physical disease.
I took that concept and began looking at my own life, and quickly realized I was experiencing the same phenomenon. My stressors manifested in gut issues. I developed precancerous cells.
As I worked on my skewed perception and learned to choose how I saw or understood the truth, life became more positive.
I decided that if I could do this for myself, I could do it for others.
See, my emotional conflict was created from childhood incest inflicted by a religious authority. If I could overcome so could others. So, that became my goal. To change the mindset from victim to victor.
Many people grapple with a sense of purpose and authenticity. How do you guide your clients in uncovering their true passions and desires in life?
In my line of work, most must figure out who they are outside of the trauma. Many have aligned and taken on the identity of trauma. Trauma can manifest in passive-aggressive behaviors and anger, to name a few. Some will say these behaviors are who they are, but the truth is it is a learned behavior of survival.
I find that I take my clients through a cycle of Grief Recovery so that they can label and verbalize their loss. In return, they are validated by seeing their truth on paper grafted. They realize their pain is real and not their imagination. Most trauma clients have been labeled as liars, resulting in a behavior of stuffing their truth. With me as their Coach, they are validated and supported so that they can reintroduce themselves to their quiet self.
So, there are many layers to remove before finding the true authentic self. It’s a process.
What specific tools or practices do you use to help clients discover and embrace their authentic selves?
My initial program is Grief Recovery. This process provides truth and validation. Later, we work on cycles and how those cycles manifest. I expose the creator of the cycles and if the owner belongs to self or learned behavior from others.
What type of services do you offer?
I offer 8-12 week Grief Recovery programs to shed the myth of their old reality to a chosen true reality. Over time, this new reality will grow and tighten as their confidence grows. If the client chooses to learn more skills, I teach them the outline of cycling. This breaks old thoughts and beliefs and opens space to learn new positive perceptions. Further Coaching is to reinforce what is already known and learned. This is when the Authentic self reveals itself.
The name of my business is “The Heart of What Matters” and this is what I address. Issues that have an emotional impact on the heart of what matters for each individual client.
These issues are usually titled Grief, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Adult Childhood Sexual Abuse resulting in PTSD. So, the people I work with may have many issues that cause life to become stagnant, and those issues are what I deal with.
Are there specific daily or weekly rituals that you recommend to clients to help them stay aligned with their authentic selves and reach their full potential?
In my programs, clients are taught specific writing rituals such as graphs and communication for the inner child versus the adult self. I teach how to say goodbye while maintaining Confidence and Strength. Lastly, they have the tools to cycle out their negative emotions. This tool refreshes their headspace and provides clarity.
Living authentically can sometimes be challenging in a world full of external pressures and expectations. How do you help clients maintain their authenticity in the face of societal norms and external influences?
This is the reason for my programs. Its purpose is to remove the noise and reconnect to the authentic self. I recommend Cycling or making an appointment for re-centering.
