[an example post of a provider] My name is Eric.G and I offer you a path to wellness based on my professional experience as a #Sociologist and my life affirming approach to #EmotionalSupport that has been embraced by a diverse community in and across #Barcelona.
1. Mission: Transcend the insignificant to perceive what matters and help others do the same.
Support, perspective, and integration for connecting to yourself, to others, and to our world…
2. Wellness starts with discovering what matters to you. Growth develops as you realize how interdependent your dreams are with everyone else’s. From this new standpoint we begin to share real experience with the people around us. As we come together uniquely we realize we are also the same and that moment is when we become part of the world.
3. Walk your walk. #lifementor #integration #MindBodyEnvironment #MentalHealth
Helping those with #Depression #Loneliness #SocialAnxiety and your other concerns.
I care.
4. About me: My name is #Eric.G. I am passionate about creative writing, communication, the way emotions work, new technologies, and especially walking, no matter where or in what direction–I like to be on the move, meeting new people, learning new things and affecting interpersonal change.
I think about how to improve how technology, society, and emotion work together in our communities—and to improve how we interact with others. I work as a “Walker” to build communities and help communicate how people can get involved in WalkTalkNow. I work as a Walker with people interested in voicing their concerns and ideas. I’m not a psychologist, but I’m a good listener and will do my best to empathize with your situation.
I am the son of a father who dedicated his life to studying race relations in the U.S. South and the son of a mother from Dublin who has helped people with cancer for most of hers. I am humbled by my experiences in life and believe my own happiness involves healthy interactions with the people around me.
I aim to be well with myself and others in a world that often makes us feel separated. I want to connect with people and understand perspectives that help me grow as a person. I want to be comfortable with who I am, who we all are, and who we can become.
5. I will help you to dream big and we will find the way to get there and fulfill your dream.
6. Qualities of my walk and talk therapy:
- #Spanish, #Catalan, and #English languages
- Walk your walk in an environment that you decide on (#ItineraryInAdvance)
- All sessions are confidential, flexible, and accessible
- #PayWhatYouCan (Recommended: $20 – $60 per session). Free cancellations. Life happens!
- Social support to those searching for integration.
- #WeathertheStorm sessions in any weather condition.
- Not a Crisis Service or a substitution for clinical treatment. If you need more serious help, try consulting the resources below.
Together we will explore Barcelona by beach, by alternative spaces, by green spaces, and by urban hiking.
7. Itineraries
Tour A: Gracia Neighborhood–The international neighborhood of Gracia is filled with plazas and small quiet streets ideal for walk and talk therapy. These cozy spaces have personality and history and are unfrequented. The neighborhood is an alternative space that stimulates mind body environment interaction, Gracia is an excellent place for an engaging session of emotional support.
Tour B: From the natural oasis of Parc del Guinardó, views of the city life stretch below. It’s not about the peak experiences, but every step and emotion that form part of the process.
Tour C: The Grand Ravalian Tour–A neighborhood that has been completely transformed in the last half a century into an up and coming haven for alternative people and culture. What was once long ago a densely packed neighborhood has been smashed up into broad pedestrian walkways and multi-use plazas. It is now a safe thriving cultural neighborhood with dynamic spaces for walking and talking.
Tour D: Barcelona is more than the center; it is made up of interesting and anonymous neighborhoods full of things to discover. Horta is a neighborhood that before Barcelona´s expansion was a village with an agriculture past with gardens, large country houses, where the Barcelonians went for holidays. Now it is a thriving area in Barcelona with a very local feel that has great places to walk and talk in privacy and in engaging surroundings.
Tour E: The Born, a.k.a. La Ribera, is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Barcelona founded in the 13th century, and that has during the last decade become one of the most fashionable districts. Barceloneta is a unique maritime district and beach full of casual bars and restaurants devoted to serving fresh seafood tapas and beautiful paellas. Relaxed, friendly, and inviting…one of the most popular places to live and explore…you will walk in a distinct culture within Barcelona as we find your new path to wellness.
8. I take you on a tour of the best of Barcelona, assuring that the environments we walk through will always make you comfortable. There are walking options for everyone. Already have in mind a place you want to walk through? I will customize an itinerary just for you. Here are some additional options…
- #MarBella
- #IcariaBeaches
- #Montjuic
- #ParkGuell
- #Carmel
- #Poble Nou
Easy to follow. You set the pace. The right support for the right person. I am #Kind #Caring #Wise and will show you a great time while giving you the #emotionalsupport you need.
Want to know more about the experience I bring to you on our walk? The following credentials show the professional influences and life experience that shaped me to be who I am and that qualify me to provide the best walk and talk session you can imagine…
9. Resume
Eric.G, Master of Arts, Sociologist
Professional Experience:
- Master of Arts, Sociology (University of California, Los Angeles)
- Bachelor of Arts, Honors (University of Wisconsin, Madison)
- Crisis management (International Studies Abroad)
- Communication Manager (Getapp.com, Marfeel.com, The Policy & Research Group)
- Teaching at University of California, Los Angeles
- Introduction to Sociology
- Social Psychology
- Sociology of Mental Illness
Life Experience:
I am passionate about creative writing, communication, the way emotions work, new technologies, and especially walking, no matter where or in what direction–I like to be on the move, meeting new people, learning new things and affecting interpersonal change.
Culture/Language Experience:
A Catalan Irish American. Sessions in Catalan, Spanish, and English.
Specialty:
#CulturalAdaptation #EmotionalSupport #Integration #Holistic therapy.
10. Professional Testimonials:
Rachel Juarez
I had the incredible pleasure of not only crossing paths in life with Eric, but of having the opportunity to work with him side by side. Eric was instantly a breath of fresh air to the International Studies Abroad team, and was always bringing new perspectives, ideas, and above all creativity and sensitivity to all the projects, presentations, and even cumbersome tasks teams face each day. Eric was exceptional when interacting with students; his level of empathy, sincerity and positivity allowed for excellent decision making and quick resolutions to sometimes difficult situations. Throughout Eric’s time on our team he only fine tuned his already natural talent for communicating and innovating. Eric is a true team player, and was a key component to making our team a solid and efficient one. I am confident he can bring these qualities to any position or team in which he finds himself.
Jaime R. Lorenzo
Eric es un gran profesional a la vez que un excepcional compañero de trabajo. Su perfil profesional se caracteriza por un alto sentido de la responsabilidad, el cuidado/detalle en el diseño y ejecución de sus tareas y la efectividad de las mismas. Como compañero ha mostrado siempre un exquisito trato humano con los que le rodean, cualidad que en el ámbito laboral se ha traducido en una enorme capacidad para trabajar en equipo.
Christian Memola
Eric has developed the content for our startup including the commercial information, user information and the help section with specific tutorials for each functionality of our service. Eric has adapted to the changing conditions of our start-up and helped us evolve both from the point of view of providing creative content and bringing valuable ideas in the strategic analysis of the business. It has been a pleasure working with Eric, because of his personable way of interacting with others, his ability to work as a team and especially for his capacity to adapt and the professionalism he brings to his work that have allowed him at all times to provide high quality results on everything he has developed in our company.
I promise to make you feel like another world is possible and that you are connected to and integrated with the diversity of people around you.
11. If you are interested in receiving emotional support and think we would be a good fit, contact me at Eric.G@gmail.com
12. Resources:
Costa Blanca Samaritans for crisis support in Spain (in english) Helpline: (0034) 902 88 35 35 24 Hours a day 365 days a year
Befrienders Worldwide Providing emotional assistance to prevent suicide worldwide. Search for a crisis support line in your country of residence.
MindHealthConnect Find mental health resources.
Counselling in Spain A directory of counsellors offering therapy in English all over Spain
9 Signs of Mental Health Issues To help you determine if you need to take steps to seek professional help.
When Sadness Won’t Go Away Helpful checklist for seeing if maybe your sadness is something more….perhaps depresssion?
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale Test A test of your depression, anxiety and stress levels can assist in answering the question – Do I really need help now?
e-couch A self-help, interactive tool for learning skills to combat depression, generalised anxiety, worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown and loss and grief.
Alcoholics Anonymous Barcelona 10 meetings in English every week in Barcelona. The programme is the same the world over, and is based on a commitment to the 12 steps to recovery and attendance of regular meetings. A sponsor helps one work through these steps. Meeting locations are in Pl. del Pi, Barceloneta, Pl. Espanya and Lesseps. Meeting times, precise locations, and more info are available at www.aabarcelona.org, or by calling the English info-line 616 684 338. All meetings are open, and if you are concerned about yourself or anyone else give them a ring.
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It was a great experience for me too! Glad you enjoyed it.
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