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Discover 5 Steps to Self-Love & Compassion: Transform Your Life Today!
“Self-love means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. Self-love means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others. Self-love means not settling for less than you deserve.” Following, are five ways to embrace self-love and personal compassion. As you strive to engage in these behaviors,…
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Mothering Sunday Blues : Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Mother’s Day
May is noted for Mother’s Day, a day which elicits joys and sorrows for a variety of reasons. Recognize that everyone, despite their past or current circumstances, may struggle to enjoy a day set aside to celebrate motherhood. This may be due to unmet expectations from self or others placed upon motherhood, or children who…
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The Healing Garden: Cultivating Wellness through Essential Elements
Our systems, like plants, need certain elements to thrive. When deprived of necessary connection, engagement, and growth, we may suffer disease and dysfunction over time. Healing can occur through proper support, safety, and soothing self-care. The following elements can lead to healthier outcomes over time. Light Shines Away the Darkness We each physically need light…
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CranioSacral Therapy: Somatic Healing for Trauma Relief
What is CranioSacral Therapy? The Upledger Institute© was founded in 1985 by osteopathic physician and surgeon John E. Upledger who wanted to create “a place where healthcare practitioners would be able to work with the body’s own principles to help patients achieve their greatest levels of wellness.” The cranial rhythm was discovered during an operation…
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Turning Trauma into Triumph: Lessons from the Currant Bush
Healing from life’s traumatic events can often be challenging and painful. Yet, there IS healing for our traumas. Choosing to take the journey through the healing process can lead to improved outcomes over time. It can open opportunities not previously seen or available. It can lead to healthier lifestyles, relationships, and interactions in personal and…
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The Power of Perspective: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Growth
Years ago, I saw a video of a toddler climbing a 4’ rock wall. As I watched, I noticed this small girl stopping, looking around, and then often stepping down in order to move forward in another direction. I believe many of us would be searching above or ahead for some better hand or foot…
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The Impact of Words: Nurturing Connection and Self-Development
1. Exploring the Heart of Communication Virginia Satir was an LCSW whose new approaches to family therapy have become common in today’s therapeutic settings. The following insights come from her book, The New Peoplemaking (Satir V (1988). The new peoplemaking. Palo Alto, CA: Science and Behavior Books. ISBN 0-8314-0070-6). Virginia Satir’s insights highlight the fundamental…
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Seeing Beyond the Trees: How Perspective Shapes Healing and Understanding
Being able to look at life from a different point of view, seeing things from different vantage points and understanding your history differently are important aspects of healing and moving forward in a healthier manner. Have you ever heard the phrase, “you can’t see the forest for the trees”? This basically means that from your…
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Embracing Femininity: Celebrating the Power of Women on International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. In honor of all those who strive to make a positive difference in the world and feel they don’t measure up, I dedicate this video. Everyone has an idea of what a “woman” is, or what she should do or be. However, there are as many ways to be a…
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Empower Yourself With The Art of Setting Healthy Boundaries
Boundaries serve as the invisible framework through which personal safety, emotional well-being, and mutual respect flourish. They are essential in navigating the complexities of interpersonal relationships and self-management. By learning to establish and communicate your limits clearly, you create an environment where personal growth and empowerment are not just possible but inevitable. This article, presented…
