Committing to Balance
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Committing to Balance takes a holistic, behavioral approach so you can live your healthiest, happiest, fullest life.
How do we do that? The fundamentals of our 10-module course are below. And, Dr. Kostelnik will provide support along the way in a private community forum.
For more information on what symptoms and conditions this course is intended to address, please visit our FAQ page.
Purchasing this course provides an opportunity to participate in research about a behavioral health intervention for vestibular disorders. Participation includes completion of symptom surveys before the course, after the course, and 3 months after completion of the course (estimated time commitment to complete each survey is 20-30 minutes, or 60-90 minutes for all 3 surveys).
To compensate you for your time, we offer a 20% discount on the course purchase price. If you would like to participate in this study, you may click HERE and use 20% discount code RESEARCH or email info@rootedbehavioraleducation.com with any questions.
Should you choose not to participate in the study but would like to purchase the course, click HERE. You can purchase the course without using the discount code and ignore the course lessons entitled “Research Participants” that direct research participants to a survey link.
Course Fundamentals
Navigating Diagnoses, Medical Treatment, and Insurance
Medical care comes first (and we request that you gain clearance from your physician to begin this course), but this can be a long, complicated journey. Gain insights from a fellow vestibular warrior on how to do this effectively and efficiently.
Get to Know Your Nervous System
Learn about the interplay between vestibular conditions and your nervous system, and build skills for using this to your advantage.
Harness The Power
of Your Mind
Never underestimate the power of your own mind. Learn about behavioral therapies from a Clinical Health Psychologist, and how to effectively utilize evidence-based skills at home.
Improve Cognitive Health
You exercise your body to get strong, but what about your mind? Start living your best life today by optimizing your cognition.
Become Part of a Like-Minded Community
You’ve been living with an invisible illness that perhaps most of the people around you can’t relate to. But we’re proof that you are not alone and there is hope! Take the first step of your new journey.
Build Helpful Lifestyle Habits and Resources
The final piece of this holistic approach to improving your quality of life is evaluating your habits and environment, and making helpful improvements. Living better is within reach!
What’s included in Committing to Balance?
10 modules of evidence-based audio and video education
40+ videos, audios, and worksheets
70+ minutes of downloadable audio files to take with you on-the-go
Checklist to walk you through each module
Access to a private forum to connect with other students and ask Dr. Kostelnik questions about the course
Transcripts of all video and audio content
Presentation handouts for note-taking
Unlimited Access to course materials to refresh your skills
How will my life be different after participating in Committing to Balance?
After the course, you will…
Feel confident in your ability to seek the correct medical diagnosis or second opinion.
Have a toolbox of coping skills proven to help people with vestibular disorders.
Think differently about your symptoms, including a more positive outlook on your future.
Be able to get back to doing the things that are most important to you in life.
Be armed with the best skills known to maximize sleep.
Have a better understanding of your body and why your condition causes certain symptoms.
Have hope about your body’s ability to heal.
Know how to best utilize your social support network.
Feel assured knowing that you can revisit the course and community to refresh your skills.
Have resources to pursue any further professional care that you might need.
What people are saying.
Committing to Balance is such an excellent resource for anyone with vestibular dysfunction. The course gives you concrete skills to improve your confidence, helps to decrease anxiety, and dives deeply into why vestibular dysfunction impacts your emotions and psyche. I have referred many patients to this course, and will continue to throughout my practice - it really is so helpful and educational!
— Madison Oak, PT, DPT, Founder of The Vertigo Doctor
“Dr. Kostelnik has broken down the best research and treatment techniques into practical and realistic changes you make today. Having personally been through the challenges of vestibular illness, she truly ‘gets it’ and has developed an excellent resource that will improve quality of life for patients with vestibular disorders. I believe all patients with vestibular issues should be referred to her course as a meaningful addition to their medical treatment.”
— Sara Davis, Ph.D., Rehabilitation Psychologist
