Mental Health Matters: Stories & Strategies

We all yearn for balance in life, even if we are unaware of it. But many times, we set out to achieve that balance in an unbalanced way. I’ll give you one of my favorite examples. You may know someone like this or this may resonate with you personally. Let’s call this...

This is a chapter title in the book Mindsight by Daniel Siegel, M.D. In explaining the idea of balancing the left and right sides of the brain, Dr. Siegel gives the example of one of his clients - 92-year-old Stuart. The environment Stuart grew up in had a great...

From the time we are very young we are learning to believe information about ourselves from our primary caregivers. It makes sense - they are the adults and without question, we look to them to learn, feel loved, and be nurtured. In an ideal upbringing...

How do you make decisions? What is your process when deciding between this or that? How do you make important choices in your life? This exercise will help you consider what might be your patterns when it comes to decision-making and how you might improve if those...

Improve your relationships by improving your communication. It is within your power to take control of any situation by knowing how to effectively convey your thoughts and feelings. CONNECTING HABITS: Supporting Encouraging Listening Accepting Trusting Respecting...

Do you wake up at the same time during the night with the same ache, pain, or discomfort? Have you ever noticed a flare in a symptom at the same time of day? If so, are you curious as to why that happens? The greater our understanding of how our body works the better...

Communication is key in any relationship. And while it is vastly important it is one of the elements often overlooked in improving a relationship. Assertive communication is a style where a person stands up for their needs and wants, while also taking into...

Every word we think or speak has power. That power influences us in a positive or negative way.Since this is the case, make the choice to use words that inspire, encourage, and invigorate! Here are positive, energetic words to add to your vocabulary. Work to replace...

Perception Repatterning Technique utilizes these valuable components: Cross Pattern Movements: By activating both sides of the body simultaneously, the left & right hemispheres of the brain communicate evenly. Whole-brain balance is furthered by engaging back and...

Fire follower flowers is a term used about flowers that bloom after the land has been devastated by a fire. In many instances these flowers use the heat to their advantage in germinating and maintaining their place in local habitats. The flower pictured here is...