Author: Catherine Hemphill

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Authors Opine Over The Benefits Of Massage To Cure Writers Block

The frequency of massage is an inevitable question that has lingered in people’s minds for long. However, there is no straight answer to this question since there are some factors that are considered. For instance, your budget, as well as your availability, are some of the factors which will determine how often you go for a massage therapy session. For those people who are experiencing high-stress levels, chronic pain or recovering from an injury, then they should consider seeking more time to see a therapist. The frequency for this case should be on a weekly basis during the first few weeks. As you continue to recover and feel more relaxed, you can then lower the frequency and switch to a maintenance schedule.

If you carefully assess your body well, it will suggest the rate that is comfortable for it to handle. If you visit a therapist, they will also need to know how you are feeling right before the session and after that. They will also need to know how long you were able to maintain that improved state after the massage session. The primary goal of a therapist is to ensure that you lead a lifestyle free of pain and thus will want to establish for you a frequency with which your body will be comfortable with. They will also take into consideration your budget as well as time availability which you are comfortable with.

If you want your massage to work, it is not healthy for you to have intervals which stretch up to eight weeks. For such periods, this massage will not help the body when compared to small intervals. For those who have chronic issues, then they will need to be frequent visitors of a Kinetic physiotherapy in Maple Ridge so as to benefit from it maximally. There are also additional things which one can do to benefit more from the sessions. For instance;

It is always important to hydrate yourself once you have completed a physiotherapy course. This will help your body to adjust well to the effects of the massage helping your affected tissues recover more quickly. It is also good to stretch yourself to maintain mobility in your joint. There are different types of stretches that one can engage in which will be suitable for your specific needs. This should be done under the supervision of qualified personnel. Such people know the kind of stretches which will not harm your muscles rather than helping them.

Exercises are also good to follow ups whenever you have a massage. If you have these exercises in between your treatments, it helps the body respond well to these massage sessions.

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Can a Canadian Authors Association Writers’ Circle Help You?

A writers’ circle is a group of writers who join for mutual support in the writing process. Writers take turns critiquing and receiving recommendations from the other group members. Each group seeks to find a time and place convenient for all members.

We welcome writers of all levels and in all genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry and other.

The Canadian Authors Association (CAA) Vancouver Branch has formed four regional writers’ circles to accommodate members who are interested in participating. Circles are located in Burnaby, The North Shore, Vancouver and Surrey, which is in the formation stage.

Other groups can be formed as the needs arise. For information about a writers’ circle near you, email Anne Helps. Please note: Persons wishing to be part of the CAA Vancouver Branch writers’ circles may attend three times to see if the group is right for them. Then, they are required to become members of the CAA if they continue to participate.

Signs of a Good Writing Circle:

The person critiquing always:

  • Begins with a positive comment
  • Keeps specific and objective, seeing his or her comments as suggestions only
  • Avoids getting personal about the writing of another and does not make judgments on whether the manuscript is good or bad
  • Focuses on what is on the written pages received, and not on what is not there
  • Does not repeat what other group members have already said. She or he tries to go beyond the obvious and dig deeper
  • Treats the work of others with respect and courtesy

The person receiving critiques:

  • Stays out of the discussion unless asked a direct question
  • Avoids taking comments personally
  • Avoids reacting and takes time to think the remarks over

Each member respects the time of others waiting for their turns to receive a critique.

Ways Writers Say Their Groups Have Helped Them:

  • Sharing my work with others gives me a deadline. That means I keep writing, whereas sometimes I tend to let things slide.
  • Listening to the group members sharing their feedback about my work helps me get “outside of my own head” and see my work more objectively. Group members represent the reader I am trying to reach. They help me see where I need to clarify, or even adjust my plot.
  • Belonging to a writers’ circle means I have a group of people who share my goals and interests. It is wonderful to be able to discuss writing wholeheartedly with someone who understands.
  • Networking. When I am part of a group, I get to know other writers. I feel more comfortable in my writers’ organization because I know more of the people. It makes a difference to arrive at a CAA meeting and recognize the faces of others.
  • Author’s autonomy. I have the chance to listen to helpful comments and suggestions, but I am free to use them or not, as my inner artist guides me.