Next time you notice your child experiencing a big emotion, practice these five calming techniques with them!
Upstairs & Downstairs – A Brain Concept
A concept of the brain that identifies our thinking center as the upstairs of a house & the feeling center as the downstairs.
What is self-care, really?
Self-care needs to be considered a daily practice or it can lead to a cycle of burning out, adding in self care, and burning out again.
People Need to Change
The people we want to change are often not in the counseling room with us. Dare I say that this can often be a rub of individual counseling.
A Random Act of Kindness: What Doing for Others Can Do for You
Acts of kindness can actually affect our brian chemistry resulting in some not-so-small physical, emotional, and mental benefits!
Perceptions, Interferences, and The High Cost of Attention
It’s no surprise that our perceptions influence how we view the world. The challenge is that we are limited in what can be perceived because our brains are continually assessing, simplifying, and sorting what is relevant. Imagine trying to notice everything happening around you all at once. You are unlikely … Read More
The Power of Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathing with our diaphragm rather than our chest can encourage deeper breathing which can result in lower blood pressure, reduced heart rate, and decreased stress.
Apps for Incorporating Mindfulness
Exercises like guided meditation can help to train your mind to engage with mindfulness more naturally.
Parenting with Mindfulness
The practice of mindfulness has gained popularity in the field of Psychology as a practice for improving well being, health, and managing stress and anxiety. Mindfulness requires you to be fully present in the moment, attentive to your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Parenting can benefit from this mindful approach … Read More
Eat more attentively
Resolutions like “eat healthier” seem to be pretty common. But what if we tried to eat more attentively instead? We live in a pretty fast-paced culture. Leisurely lunch breaks are great. But sometimes “lunch” is a turkey sandwich in one hand and an iPhone in the other as we run … Read More
