Hi I am Maria Field
A Mom of 3 free spirited Daughters, Emotional Educator, ECE, Trauma informed EFT Practitioner and passionate Youth and Family advocate.
For as long as I can remember I always had a longing to be a Mom, and work with Children. I was a natural nurturer, always drawn to the unconditional love, curiosity and creative imaginations that would flow from these smaller Humans.
In 2001, I became a Mum for the first time, I was pretty young compared to most. This was the moment I decided to change my career and learn all that I could about Child Emotional & Social Development.
My new journey began working in Early Years Education with further studies to become a Pre School Teacher. I then opened my own Childcare Program caring for Children from Aged 6 Months up to Age 11 for over 10 years which I loved with a passion. During this time I trained, and worked with children with special needs, Teen Parents, and High Risk Vulnerable Families covering Childhood Trauma work. This deeper work made a huge impact on me, and the seed was planted to find a way to support Parent’s and Children Mentally and Emotionally on a deeper level.
MY STORY
I have walked my own Mental Health path not just got the Certificate’s
I believe true Empathy and understanding comes from Feeling and Experiencing our own Pain and Trauma and why it is extremely important when we step into this work as a Coach, Teacher or Guide to others that we have gone through our own healing and continue to be in Self awareness and Self responsibility.
In 2012 after many years of talking my husband and 3 Young Daughters made the move from the UK to Canada and landed in Beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia. We always had this urge to make a lifestyle change as we loved the great outdoors and adventure so Canada seemed like the perfect destination with its distinct 4 seasons.
What I was not prepared for was the Emotional Struggle that came with it. It became difficult for me and I plunged into darkness. Old Mental Health struggles returned with intensity, this lasted some time putting a huge strain on all areas of my life including a pause in my Career.
I became socially withdrawn and disconnected from my own Children as I struggled through some days. The guilt and helplessness that was magnified was something I never, ever wanted to experience again and in that moment I made a decision to research what else I could try as my usual support of regular talk therapy Counselling & basic Vitamins was not working and this time I was determined to break the vicious cycle for good.
Enter Mind, Body Connection and learning how I am personally influenced Mentally, Emotionally and Physically. This Holistic Health approach truly changed everything for me and made sense how working with the Mind alone was not enough to move me forward.
Up to 80% of Emotions are impacted and felt in the body. Working with various somatic techniques that calm the nervous system, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) being one of them, not only changed my current feelings of guilt, anxiety, shame, and frustration fast, I also began to let go of old belief’s and negative habits like emotional eating, over drinking, self doubt cycles and my Physical Health began to improve at a rapid pace. I finally felt a genuine sense of happiness and hope return and my relationships dramatically improved.
I had found ME again!
Experiencing for myself just how powerful this work was, I went on to study various techniques and modalities. Combined with my previous years of education in Child Emotional Development it began to make even more sense and a true passion was lit to pay this work forward so I could help others experience true Emotional Freedom and Balance.
Bringing this work first to Parents and then Children at an amazing Mindful Pre School a few years later with an outstanding teacher, showed me how impactful it truly was. We watched these tiny humans learn to understand their emotions, using the tools to self regulate and communicate their feelings with ease. The feedback from parents often brought us to tears and very quickly I knew this work had to be shared far and wide with more Families, Teens and Educators.
Having Teenagers myself and always a houseful of visitors, kids always opened up to me and shared their problems. Many of the struggles shared validated over and over that the old ways of helping our Mental Health were not working, there was a missing piece and I continue to believe with the results I see the Mind Body Connection work is it.
As the word spread, more teens, young adults and their Families found me, this is how Calm Connections was founded and the ever growing Teen Tune In Programs.
As a Parent I believe when we have tools to help our Children Mentally and Emotionally it not only empowers them it empowers us and deepens that trust and connection making us more conscious in our Parenting.
My own pain and struggle ended up been one of the biggest blessings of my life. It lead me on a path not only to my own healing but gave me this opportunity to help Families and Individuals experience true emotional freedom, connecting and communicating with themselves and their loved ones at a deep powerful level.
No matter if we are 6. 16, 46 or 86 we all want to be ‘heard’, ‘seen’ and understood without judgement or expectations. This is the 3 core Human Needs that my work is created around. Applying this with Mind Body Work and the transformations that happen are not only huge but lasting!
WORK WITH ME
Something for Everyone
1:1 Coaching
For Adults or Teens/Tweens I offer Personal Coaching online and in person. This is where we can break those cycles holding you back and really help you take charge of your emotions so they do not take charge of you!
Group Coaching
I offer some Group Coaching in person and online through out the year for both Teens/Tweens and Adults. Teen Tune-In Workshops are my new favorite here in my City. Stay connected for the latest updates.
Free Community
Join our FREE Facebook Group ‘Conscious Parenting, Empowering Teens & Tweens’. A judgement free Community with knowledge and “tools” to help create more Connection and Wellbeing in your life, and enjoy Parenting experiences with greater positive outcomes.
ARE YOU READY TO WORK TOGETHER ?
Contact me to arrange a FREE Connection Call to see if I am a fit to work with you or your Child.