The mind is a powerful and confusing structure. Have you ever heard the phrase, “it’s all in your head”? I think a lot of us can take that phrase figuratively instead of actually thinking literally about it. Let’s try: imagine a time when you were over analyzing, over-thinking, stressing or … Read More
GROW Interviews: Yoga Instructor Colette
G: Tell us about yourself, your job, and how you became a Yoga instructor: C: I’m a small-town girl from Newnan, GA who went to college for Dance Education & Mass Communications. After a short bout in Pittsburgh for a degree in Legal Studies, I moved back to Atlanta to … Read More
Coping with Trauma
In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma. Coping with Traumatic Stress There are things you can do to help yourself if you have suffered traumatic stress as a result of … Read More
Traumatic Stress
In the aftermath of the recent natural disasters in the south, we are going to do a series of posts on dealing with crisis and trauma. What is a Traumatic Stress Reaction? People who experience or witness horrible events such as school shootings, combat, rape, torture, natural disasters, accidents or … Read More
Trauma – General Information
Disasters are often unexpected, sudden, and overwhelming. In some cases, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there is nonetheless a serious emotional toll. It is common for people who have experienced traumatic situations to have very strong emotional reactions. Understanding normal responses to these abnormal events … Read More
Don’t miss your life…
Americans as a whole are challenged by being fully “present.” We tend to value quantity over quality. We find ourself looking for more before we have fully embraced what we have. We often settle for skimming the surface of something…say Twitter, Facebook, or emails…instead of seeking to fully understanding. Rather … Read More
Coping with distress
Do you ever find yourself stressing about situations that you really don’t have any control over? What’s that like for you? How does it make you feel? Do you find yourself feeling sad or worried or not so much? There are many factors in life either from the environment or … Read More
“I Am Relaxed”…deep breathing and relaxation exercise
Sit comfortably and quietly. Tell yourself that you are going to use the next 5, 10, or 20 minutes to re-balance, to heal, to relax yourself. Surrender the weight of your body, allowing the chair, or floor, to support you. Close your eyes, gently cutting out visual stimulation and distraction. … Read More
What causes an eating disorder?
What Causes an Eating Disorder? Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of long-standing behavioral, biological, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors. There are some general issues that can contribute to the development of eating disorders. While eating disorders usually begin with preoccupation of food and weight, … Read More