Let’s take a moment, wherever you are right now, and breathe:
slowly inhale and feel your lungs expand;
then, release a long, relaxing breath.
How do you feel?
Deep breathing is a powerful (and portable) relaxation tool to help you whenever you feel stressed, tense, or anxious. This week, we are learning about the benefits of deep breathing and how to “just take a deep breath and relax.”
When we focus on sensory input, we divert our attention from our thoughts and worries, and we refocus on the present. When we mindfully engage with our senses, we allow ourselves to live in the present and be aware of our experiences without judgment.
This week, we are calling our senses to attention and diving deeper into our sensory experiences.
It is not always easy to know what to say to a friend that may be hurting. Sometimes our instincts are to fix the problem. We see someone we love in pain and we want to make it better. But what if we just let them feel what they need to feel? What if we simply showed up, as ourselves and not the super friends we think we are “supposed to be”, to be present with them? What if what they really need is a witness and not a savior? This week we are diving into these questions and sharing some resources that teach us the HOW.
Believe or not, it is incredibly beneficial to practice the labeling of our emotions. By naming the emotions, we are no longer within their grip, so to speak. Instead, we can experiece a release, more clarity and some movement. So, what exactly does this look like? Keep reading 🙂
Having the ability, or set of tools, needed to stay composed or self-regulated when faced with difficulties is what could be considered Stress Tolerance. Meaning, an ability to find an inner even calm rather than getting carried away by emotion.
We have talked about this before, but it is worth coming back to!
Although some people may find total bliss in sitting cross-legged in silence, it is not for everyone. Whether you choose a guided meditation to listen to, or going for a walk, or painting, or sitting with a delicious cup of tea and reflecting in a journal, just know, there is some form of meditation out there that is right for YOU.
The benefits of sleep are pretty endless!
This week we are offering you some resources to find out WHY and HOW.
According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is a kind of therapy that integrates mental health and human services by using “active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience.”
You do not need to be a professional artist in any way, in order to benefit from Art Therapy. This week, our goal is to provide you with information and the opportunity to explore what it could do for you.
Self-care is the process of taking care of oneself in ways that promote physical, emotional, and spiritual health. This is about creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with your mind, body, and soul.
We are bringing it back to basics this week and asking sincere questions about what is therapy? And, since so many of us are currently home and online, what is telehealth? Taking it a step further, why are these questions important?
Congratulations on taking this step!
We look forward to working with you!
