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Candy Widdifield, M.Ed.
Certified Master Coach
(Former Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist)

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Dear Candy Q&A: Re-Defining Happiness
Candy Widdifield Mar 27, 2023 4 min read What does it mean to be happy? The answer to that question depends entirely upon whom you are...

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Oct 26, 20234 min read
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Dear Candy Q & A: The Freeze Response
Candy Widdifield Mar 13, 2023 5 min read Q: "(Can you write) about the freeze response? I think a lot of re-trainers experience it and...

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Oct 26, 20235 min read
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Dear Candy Q&A: Exercise to Help Identify Limiting Beliefs
Candy Widdifield Feb 27, 2023 3 min read There have been many questions around how to identify and work with limiting beliefs. Here is an...

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Dear Candy Q&A: Are you Addicted to your Emotions?
Candy Widdifield Feb 13, 2023 4 min read I heard the wonderful Joe Dispenza do a live talk the other week, and in listening to him I was...

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Dear Candy Q & A: Catching Missed Thoughts
Candy Widdifield Jan 30, 2023 5 min read Q: I still feel like I am missing pops. Are there some typical pops (negative thoughts) that...

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Oct 26, 20235 min read
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Dear Candy Q & A: Hope and Commitment
Candy Widdifield Jan 2, 2023 3 min read During the silent meditation retreat I recently attended we were given some beautiful pieces of...

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Oct 26, 20233 min read
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Dear Candy Q & A: Staying Centered In the Midst of Chaos
Candy Widdifield Dec 12, 2022 4 min read The holiday season is a time where many of us are out of our usual routine. Perhaps we have...

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Oct 26, 20234 min read
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Dear Candy Q & A: Things That Affect Our Thinking
Candy Widdifield Nov 28, 2022 4 min read We know how important it is for recovery not to entertain automatic negative thoughts, POPs, or...

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Dear Candy Q & A: The Importance of Pacing
Candy Widdifield Nov 14, 2022 2 min read Pacing is a common struggle for many retrainers. It is so easy to fall into the pattern of...

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Dear Candy Q & A: People-Pleasing & Peacemaking
Candy Widdifield Oct 31, 2022 3 min read Updated: Nov 1, 2022 When discussing the typical characteristics that often play a role in...

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Oct 26, 20233 min read
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Dear Candy Q & A: Everyone Struggles Sometimes. How Are You Handling It?
Candy Widdifield Oct 17, 2022 4 min read There are ups and downs to retraining much like there are ups and downs as we journey through...

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Dear Candy Q & A: Not waiting until you're better to start enjoying life
Candy Widdifield Sep 5, 2022 3 min read Updated: Sep 26, 2022 A recent conversation with a coaching client reminded me of this important...

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Dear Candy Q & A: Are You Clear on Your Goals?
Candy Widdifield Aug 22, 2022 2 min read When asked what they want out of brain retraining, people often say they want to feel better or...

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Dear Candy Q & A: Curious Observer Exercise
Candy Widdifield Aug 1, 2022 3 min read The following exercise is intended to help you cultivate your curious observer while being more...

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Oct 26, 20233 min read
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Dear Candy Q & A: The Silver Lining
Candy Widdifield Jul 14, 2022 3 min read Sorry this is late! I scheduled the post to upload on Monday but for some reason it didn't....

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Dear Candy Q & A: Loneliness, FOMO, & Feeling Excluded
Candy Widdifield Jun 20, 2022 7 min read Q: Can you speak to uncovering and re-writing the script behind the negative core belief(s) that...

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Dear Candy Q & A: The Science Behind Brain Function During Chronic Conditions
Candy Widdifield Jun 13, 2022 7 min read Last post I stated I would offer a brief recap to help promote our understanding of what is...

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Oct 26, 20237 min read
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Dear Candy Q & A: Addressing Our Deepest Fear & Increasing Trust
Candy Widdifield Jun 6, 2022 7 min read At its core, the deepest fear of pretty much every retainer is the fear of not getting better,...

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Oct 26, 20238 min read
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Dear Candy Q & A: Creating Good Habits
Candy Widdifield May 30, 2022 4 min read Q: I know what I need to do but I have trouble actually doing it consistently. Any suggestions?...

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Oct 26, 20234 min read
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Dear Candy Q&A: Managing Adrenalin & Core Beliefs
Candy Widdifield May 23, 2022 3 min read Q: I find that my adrenalin goes up any time I have to do any activity, even routine duties that...

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Oct 26, 20233 min read
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