Relationships are difficult, but how do you tell whether or not you are just going through a difficult season in your relationship or you are experiencing emotional abuse? In 1938, the play Gas Light by Patrick Hamilton popularized the term gaslighting. In the play, Gregory causes the gas lights to flicker by turning them on...
We all spend money on what we value, but often under stress or tough financial situations our spending can feel out of our control and automatic. Sometimes, we take on messages from our family of origin about what is or is not appropriate to do with our money. We may end up spending money on...
Many of us are familiar with the New Year being a time that we reflect on the past year and focus on our goals. For some, the goals that we have in relationships can be difficult to address because we buy into the myth that these goals “aren’t up to us” and “the other person...
For many, Holidays are a time of joy and sharing family memories. This is not the case for many who experienced trauma or loss in their families. While you cannot change the past, there is hope to change your relationship to the past. Here are some strategies to help you re-write your holiday traditions: 1....
With Thanksgiving coming up, it seems fitting to talk about gratitude. I know what some of you might be thinking “how redundant, we are talking about gratitude around Thanksgiving” … but what if I told you that a habitual gratitude practice rather than once a year has scientifically been shown to reduce depression and support...
Halloween is just around the corner, which for many people causes them to think about their own fears. Whether you are afraid of the monster under the bed, or a relationship that caused you harm…facing your fears is not an easy task. Here are some tips to help you face your fears safely: 1. Ask...
We have all experienced moments in which we “zone out.” Perhaps you have been driving a car somewhere you travel daily and can’t remember how you got from point A to point B. Maybe you were sitting in a classroom or work meeting and missed something that was said by your teacher or boss. Dissociation...
It can be hard to maintain focus in a world where we are frequently staring at screens and managing our vast to do lists. It is common to experience tension headaches and other physical symptoms as a result of trying to reduce distractions. The following FREE downloadable worksheet provides helpful tools to improve focus using...
Mudras and Meditation Quick Tools to Focus on your Health Goals Mudras as simply symbolic hand gestures used in yoga that focus our attention on a particular intention. Mudras connect the brain to the body, ease pain, stimulate endorphins, change the mood, and increase our energy. There are almost 400 mudras with different intentions. Here...
In the current political climate, many people feel isolated and unsafe expressing their views and disempowered that advocating for what they believe in will fall on deaf ears. No matter what your political beliefs are, one thing is clear… We all need to feel safe in our right to exist as we are and know...
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