It's the shortest day of the year today, the longest night and the beginning of longer days. It's such a subtle shift that we barely notice although many of us celebrate it various ways. And yet, it is also a transition that occurs in every moment of our days and nights. Everything, every experience progresses [...]
Is Your Mindfulness Program Trauma-Sensitive? 3 reasons you need to know and 3 questions to ask.
It was a busy day in the week about 16 or 17 years ago. Emails were still clunky communication channels, which was good because the voicemail I was listening to carried all the emotions we miss in typescript. She was scared, she said. Having a hard time breathing. After a treatment program. Meditation. Mindfulness. Please [...]
February is Psychology Month: Who needs psychotherapy?
Let's talk! Sometimes we just need a place where we can say what's in our heart and mind without fear of being ridiculed or punished. Psychological services such as psychotherapy offer that opportunity. It's a chance to examine how our thoughts, feelings, and actions come together either to help or hinder us in our relationships. [...]
February is Psychology Month: Learn more about psychologists and what they do
February is Psychology Month. It's a good time to learn about psychology, psychologists and psychological associates. Mental Health statistics are dire. Here are some fast facts: There is an enormous cost in lives lost if we consider the families and communities that are affected when one person takes their life. The economic cost is also [...]
Before you close your eyes: things to know about meditation
"Do you meditate?" It's a common question these days. Almost everyone I speak to has taken a mindfulness program or is looking for a place to learn how to meditate. It's an exciting time as well because, as healthcare professionals, we're finding ways to help people that seem to be making a difference in their lives. [...]
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