Forgiveness Meditation
There are three types of forgiveness: Forgiving Ourselves, Forgiving Others, and Asking for Forgiveness. Take a moment to meditate toward acceptance and forgiveness.
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Therapy Expectations…
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: You might see “more” and “deeper” than you used to You might find yourself lost in your thoughts more […]
Validate, Validate, Validate
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, […]
Laugh a Bit, Wont You?
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
Do You Lo-fi?
I have been pretty obsessed with the Lo-fi YouTube radio stations. Lo-fi music is a genre of music which blends hip-hop with jazz elements to create a soothing calm atmosphere for the listener. I’ll be on my laptop working and have Lo-fi music playing in the background, and I must say that it is quite […]
Tolerate Distress
Distress comes in many forms and Dialectical Behavior Therapy has compiled a variety of skills to help tolerate the different types of distress. If a problem cannot be solved today, it is recommended to use Distract skills with Wise Mind A.C.C.E.P.T.S. If I cannot leave a problem and must work my way through it, I […]
The Call to Courage
“True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.” Have you seen Brené Brown’s Netflix special yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! Tune in to “The Call to Courage” on Netflix.
Mindful Children
Children learn things quickly and start building their character at a young age. And have you ever thought about teaching your child mindfulness too to help them grow into being more skillful and successful? Children who practice mindfulness have greater focus, greater empathy, better grades, better emotion regulation skills, and reduced stress in life. Help […]
Self-Soothe with Sound Today
Having a difficult time staying on task today due to stress? Take a moment and listen to this soothing track. After a few minutes, continue listening to it while mindfully working on each of the items on your to-do list. Getting work done doesn’t have to be uncomfortably stressful! https://soundcloud.com/spiritualmoment/mindfulness-relaxing-music-for-stress-relief-soothing-instrumental-background-music-for-relaxation
The Six Dimensions
As defined by the National Wellness Institute, wellness is as an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. The six dimensions of wellness are also observed as the following: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Occupational, and Intellectual. Are any of these six dimensions in need of attention […]
