Our minds are very powerful and can sometimes drive us toward ineffectiveness; especially when in emotion mind. When emotions arise, the stronger and more intense they are, the stronger the urges are as well to survive. Emotions though can be reeled in when we increase our mindfulness. It’s easier said than done, and so psychotherapy can be of assistance. Our minds can be stuck on a one-track mind, and so with the guidance of a therapist, we can unlock our minds and see things a bit more clearly.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychoanalysis-unplugged/201904/emotions-can-cause-our-minds-lock

Emotion Regulation can be a challenge for children, so creator Leah Kuypers designed the Zones of Regulation. These identified zones are a lovely breakdown of the stages of alertness and arousals in which children can relate to. These stages can help children learn where they are at emotionally and in turn can behave accordingly to be most effective.

Self-Regulation and the Zones of Regulation

Let’s face our fears and work toward trusting ourselves and our lives. Follow along with David’s meditation practice. His gentle manner guides us to a more trusting self away from our fearful selves.

“In 2013 scientists followed more than 400 students during five weeks of mindfulness training (12-2). They found out that student behavior improved significantly (as rated by classroom teachers) in four areas measured: paying attention, self-control, classroom participation, and respect for others. The gains were maintained seven weeks after the training ended.”

How amazing is this? Read more from this article on blissfulkids.com to get you motivated in teaching our future generations how to be more mindful!

What Science Says About Mindfulness Practice with Kids Teens and Grown-Ups

There are three types of forgiveness: Forgiving Ourselves, Forgiving Others, and Asking for Forgiveness.

Take a moment to meditate toward acceptance and forgiveness.

Some people don’t know what to anticipate when going into their first therapy appointment. There could be a lot of fear from the unknown, and so this article highlights six things to expect out of therapy:

1. You might see “more” and “deeper” than you used to
2. You might find yourself lost in your thoughts more frequently than before
3. People might resist this “new” version of you
4. You might identify “toxic” or “harmful” patterns more easily than before
5. You develop a fuller emotional vocabulary
6. You might end up with more questions than answers

Read on to learn more in depth and be prepared!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-gen-y-psy/201904/6-things-expect-when-you-start-therapy

Validation brings people closer through empathy and understanding. You do not have to agree with another person or their behaviors to be able to validate them though. Only find the kernel of truth to validate the valid, not the invalid. Look for what emotion was brought up in the other person, what thoughts were conjured, what opinions were had, and listen with an open empathic ear. Validate their experience and let the other person know that whatever their experience is, there is someunderstandability (once again, even if it is not acceptable), before going toward any type of change. Once someone feels validated and understood, they are then more open and willing to listen to any feedback you have to offer.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/pieces-mind/201204/understanding-validation-way-communicate-acceptance

Humor is a skill and Andrew Tarvinwants to encourage you to be more funny. He shares the many benefits of incorporating humor in one’s life, and how one can do it.

TEDx Talk with Andrew Tarvin: The Skill of Humor