I first heard of the beach ball metaphor while watching a video through PESI (one of my continuing education providers). Arielle Schwartz, Ph D (see her books here) uses the beach ball metaphor to explain how we can manage our dysregulated emotions. Arielle Schwartz, PhD provides a mind-body healing exercise that can help trauma survivors … Continue reading Beach Ball Metaphor for Coping with Emotional Dysregulation
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How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
How to set goals Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time-based This is important framework for creating any goal, short-term or long-term. I keep this structure in mind when helping people set goals and intentions. We work smart ▪︎ We are specific ▪︎ We look at the details of the desired outcome ▪︎ We talk about what … Continue reading How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
A Positive Affirmation Kinda Day
Today, I'm diving into my positive affirmations, as negative and distorted thoughts have crept in. This is completely normal and something everyone goes through. I like to write my positive affirmations, which include quotes and Bible verses, on index cards. Like I said, it's a positive affirmation kinda day, so I wrote one about being … Continue reading A Positive Affirmation Kinda Day
Friendly Reminder: Understand and take care of your mental health
Friendly reminder Please, take care in understanding your mental health. Invest by reading and listening to a variety of credible resources. A few resources When you use social media or the internet to find information, use caution, as there are people who spread misinformation about mental health. - These people are usually lifestyle bloggers, coaches, … Continue reading Friendly Reminder: Understand and take care of your mental health
Resilient Motherhood – Dedicated to helping women feel strong
Resilient Motherhood is a team of experts serving Pittsburgh, PA & Westmorland, PA. They are dedicated to helping women feel strong and confident in their bodies during pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond. Resilient Motherhood was born out of passion and necessity Before Dr. Kailee had her son, she noticed a huge gap in care for moms, … Continue reading Resilient Motherhood – Dedicated to helping women feel strong
Things to Remember During Bad Days
Your day is still full of potential and possibilities even if The weather is nasty and you're stuck indoors. Your car got a flat tire on the way to work. You received a negative report that was out of your control. You didn't get the job or raise. A major household appliance broke. You received … Continue reading Things to Remember During Bad Days
How to Write an “Unfinished Business” Letter to Help with Processing and Closure
Write a letter To help resolve any unfinished business that you have with another person, write a letter. This may be written to a person who has hurt or wronged you, and who is no longer a part of your life. The purpose of writing the letter is to foster healing. Healing is a process, … Continue reading How to Write an “Unfinished Business” Letter to Help with Processing and Closure
What People Think Therapy is vs What it Actually is
What people think it is: • Talking to a therapist about problems. What it actually is: • Talking to a therapist about problems. • Making changes to thoughts and behaviors. • Psychoeducation. • Building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. • Between session work. • Learning and practicing coping strategies. • Working on becoming less … Continue reading What People Think Therapy is vs What it Actually is
Mirror Work Activity How to Get In-Touch with Yourself
This mirror work activity will increase self-awareness and promote personal growth. Looking in the mirror, state to yourself: "I love you." "I'm sorry." "Forgive me." "Thank you." While looking at yourself in the mirror and stating these things, pay attention to your non-verbal body language, the tone and speed of your voice, and the thoughts … Continue reading Mirror Work Activity How to Get In-Touch with Yourself
Struggling to Remain Strong for too Long?
Depression, anxiety and panic attacks are signs that you should ask for help It is important to be able to recognize the symptoms of depression, anxiety and panic in ourselves. When we experience these symptoms frequently, for longer than a few weeks, it is time to ask for help. Take action. We tend to go … Continue reading Struggling to Remain Strong for too Long?