Yoga alone is not the solution
A clear framework for recovery from mental illness
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In this keynote, Dr. Saar Jacobs reveals the common thread in sustainable mental health recovery. Drawing from her experience as both a general practitioner and therapist, she presents a structured and chronological approach to healing — one that goes far beyond popular quick fixes like yoga alone.
At the heart of her message are four essential building blocks: Safety – Resilience – Connection – Trust, in that specific order.
This order is not arbitrary — it's foundational.
First, regulate the autonomic nervous system to restore a sense of safety.
Then, build resilience by gradually expanding the window of tolerance.
Only when resilience is established can individuals reconnect with themselves, their wounds, and others.
Finally, the focus shifts to sustainable reintegration and relapse prevention — including energy management strategies.
What makes this keynote unique is its helicopter perspective: a complete, step-by-step overview of the mental health recovery process, from the first signs of burnout to full reintegration. Dr. Jacobs’ generalist background offers a rare, all-encompassing view that connects the dots across disciplines.
Mental health is not rocket science — but it does require knowing what to do, why to do it, and when.
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Dr. Jacobs is a forward-thinking physician/therapist, inspired writer, and passionate speaker who advocates for a transformative approach to mental health, particularly in addressing burnout, boreout, and trauma.
Her groundbreaking work establishes a crucial chronological framework for mental wellbeing built on four sequential pillars: Safety, Resilience, Connection, and Trust—a carefully ordered approach that guides individuals from psychological distress to complete recovery.
In her book “Yoga Alone Is Not the Solution,” she provides a detailed roadmap for mental health restoration that spans from initial intervention through successful reintegration.
Dr. Jacobs likes to share her unique methodology that challenges conventional psychiatric approaches while illuminating the underlying timeline of psychological healing, helping people to understand that mental health requires knowing what to do, why to do it, and crucially, when.
Forward-thinking physician/therapist, inspired writer, and passionate speaker championing transformative mental health.
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