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At some point in life, most of us have experienced being in a toxic relationship, whether we’re aware of it or not. People of all ages, nationalities and sexual orientations can find themselves in an unhealthy relationship, confused as to how they got there, or perhaps even unsure the situation … Read the rest
Continue readingMany of us were raised with the notion that kids are meant “to be seen and not heard,” meaning ‘don’t speak until you are spoken to.” While this idea may have only meant to keep the volume down at the Thanksgiving table, it can have negative ramifications on a child’s … Read the rest
Continue readingOf all the emotions, anger is perhaps the one that most people have the hardest time dealing with. That’s most likely because anger is not like the other emotions. It is unique. In fact, a 2017 survey by the Mental Health Foundation of 2000 people found that 28% are sometimes … Read the rest
Continue readingNot all nervous system tools have to be mainstream to be powerful. I often recommend five more free relaxation apps to clients who are overwhelmed, overstimulated, or just trying to get through Tuesday without unraveling.
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Continue readingClients get the funniest look on their faces when I tell them that I’m going to teach them to breathe. After all, breathing is something our bodies know how do automatically and naturally, right? Well, yes and no.
Most of us tend to breathe from the chest. This definitely … Read the rest
Continue readingMy clients know this exercise as “Name It To Tame It”. I’ve changed it to SNAP to acknowledge some of the challenges with the previous acronym, however, the basic idea is the same.
This exercise uses both mindfulness and reframing skills to calm anxiety, anger, and sadness, but it can … Read the rest
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