Beverley Pugh

Mastery Practice Tool

Where are you shining your Internal Flashlight?

Imagine that you have an internal flashlight, and you get to shine it on whatever you want. You can shine it on the past, the present, or the future. You can shine it on everything that is bad, or you can shine it on what is good. Or you can do both. Shine it on what is here right now in the present. As you do this say to yourself in this moment right now, I see…, I hear…, I touch…, I taste…, I smell… Breathe after each and notice it. Let your body feel it. Focus on what you appreciate in the moment. For example, say it is a beautiful comfortable chair that is supporting you. Nothing is too small. This is not about looking for the big things. Notice without judgement. The mind notices and becomes your partner in this beautiful exercise. Your heart opens to what you are noticing in the present. Your consciousness changes.

Testimonial

Our ability, as parents, to support our children to thrive in stressful situations is becoming more and more important. Children need very specific tools in their self regulation 'tool kits' that they can draw upon to support their success, and trusted adults to coach them in their use. But what are these tools and how to we teach them effectively to our kids?

Thankfully, there is Beverley Pugh! Bev takes a curious and calm approach to supporting children and parents with this journey. She is passionately invested in teaching parents and children ways to reduce anxiety and approach life positively and confidently. Bev is a master of her craft - she draws on years of her own experience as a parent and counsellor to work effectively and respectfully with children and their parents. I have thoroughly enjoyed Bev's recent workshops for parents and children and recommend them to anyone willing to explore specific strategies to help their children thrive at home, at school and in their community.

Lani M. - Parent and Elementary School Principal