If you’ve ever been in therapy or a creative writing class, I’m guessing it was suggested to that you grab a journal and write away. As a therapist, it’s a tool I recommend to my clients all the time. ...read more
STRESS IN THE BODY – OUR EMOTIONAL LUGGAGE
Our body likes to be the luggage for our emotions. Holding and containing it all inside so that nobody can see. You stuff it and stuff it until it gets so full that it takes all your physical effort ...read more
Why does this keep happening? – Is the not the question to ask to stop depression or anxiety.
We’ve all been there. You begin to workout at the gym consistently, get on a good diet, eating better, feeling better. Then you fall off the bandwagon and back to your old patterns. You start off so ...read more
Come to the Table: Finding Your Authentic Self
I was driving the other day and heard this song on the radio by Sidewalk Prophets, “Come to the Table.” When I hear that phrase, I immediately think, “Come as you are.” Then it was immediately ...read more
Signs and Symptoms of PTSD?
With so much going on in the world, the word “trauma” and “PTSD” appears to be terms heard so often these days. So, what exactly is trauma, PTSD, and it’s symptoms? Trauma is experiencing a very ...read more
When Anxiety turns to Anger
All morning, I knew I needed to get a project done. It’s been sitting in the back of my mind, just eating at me, causing some stress and anxiety. I’m wanting so much to relax but can’t quite get ...read more
How to Cope with Tragedy & Trauma
Are you like me and feeling overwhelmed with all the recent devastation occurring around the world? Are you noticing your heart beating faster, body tensed up and shaky, feeling angry, scared, or ...read more
Listening is Loving. Are you ready to listen to you? Healing through Mindfulness Self-Compassion
When a loved one is suffering, we often offer to listen, ask questions, attempt to understand, and support them by simply sitting and being with them in hopes of easing their suffering. How often do ...read more