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"…

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…

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 https://youtu.be/Md…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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,…

Mindfulness is for Kids Too

Have a bunch of pennies that you don’t know what to do with? Here’s a great game for kids and teens to practice mindfulness! Mindful game: Pennies game Purpose: Detail Awareness, Focus, Awareness Best For: Ages 3+, groups or one-on-one What…