Courage, Compassion and Connection Wholehearted living, Courage, compassion and connection, Such lovely, powerful, words, But what do they really mean? According to Brené Brown, It is about engaging in our lives, From a place of worthiness, Embracing our imperfections, And feeling that we are enough, This means letting go of who, We think we’re supposed […]
How To Breathe To Transform Your Stress
Do you feel at times a bit stressed or overwhelmed? Would you like to learn a strategy to undress your stress? This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marianna Paulson, a stress transformation coach and educator, who will be demonstrating for us an invaluable breathing technique to aid in stress management. One thing that stands out […]
Suicide Prevention: Take Five – You’re Worth It!
Take Five – You’re Worth It! To those of you who feel utterly hopeless, Overwhelmed, think there is no way out, Or see nothing to look forward to, I ask you to take a few minutes, To consider another possible solution, Than that of ending your life… There are people who love you, There are […]
How to Increase Resilience
Discover 5 easy ways to increase resiliency based on neuroscience: connect with supportive friends, practice self-compassion, exercise, savor positive emotions, and embrace new challenges. Learn how to find the gift in your mistakes and why our brains learn as much from failures as successes. Practical resilience-building techniques for mental health professionals and their clients.
Re-Energize and Provide Best Therapy
Manage Your Energy for Optimal Ethical Therapy Is there a connection between ethics, performance and self-care? Absolutely! According to Mary Jo Barrett, MSW, there is not only a link between these elements but she argues that it is not ethical for a social worker (or other mental health provider) to not be emotionally or physically […]
