Meditation is everywhere these days—from subway ads promoting the latest meditation app to the ten quiet minutes at the end of a yoga class, or even a New York Times article proclaiming it as the key to happiness. But many of us don’t know how to meditate. Maybe you’ve dabbled in it yourself: sitting on… Continue reading How to Meditate: Finding the Practice That Fits You
Have you struggled with intuitive eating? This blog explores how trauma can impact intuitive eating and gives us tools for healing.
Are you having a difficult time with your body image this summer? This blog shows us how to let go of expectations and improve our body image.
Obsessive thinking can be a lonely struggle, but it is something most people experience at some point in their lives. Perhaps you have experienced a trauma, a loss, or a breakup that you can’t stop thinking about. Maybe you find yourself worrying over and over about the same possible events that could happen in the… Continue reading Manage Obsessive Thoughts to Ease Your Mind
As a therapist, nothing makes me happier than when a client comes to session to tell me about personal work they have done outside the office. Therapy once a week is a great start to one’s mental health journey. As with most things, however, the more time dedicated to improving your mental health, the more… Continue reading How Can Mental Health Apps Help with Wellness?
Five Building Blocks of Mind-Body Wellness [Transcript] Here are five building blocks of mind-body wellness: Exercise Exercise releases feel-good chemicals in our brains. It also boosts memory and overall brain function. People who lead an active lifestyle are even at lower risk of cognitive decline as they age. Your exercise goal is 30 minutes of… Continue reading Five Building Blocks of Mind-Body Wellness [Video]
Somatic Experiencing is a form of therapy aimed at relieving the pain of addiction by focusing on your perceived body sensations. The centering is supported by meditative breath work. This type of therapy reinforces your inherent capacity for self empowerment and healing, especially when dealing with mind-body impacts of addiction. Specifically, Somatic Experiencing can help to… Continue reading Healing the Pain of Addiction with Somatic Experiencing
