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Tag: Mental Health Awareness
What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? (Journal prompt)
Journal prompt If you could speak to your younger self, what advice would you give? Give advice to your younger self by writing a letter. Psychology research on reminiscence and regrets shows that this little talk can have value in helping you realize your current goals. If you're feeling stuck in knowing what you should … Continue reading What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? (Journal prompt)
How to Find Affordable Counseling: Focus on Private Practice Therapists
Finding quality, affordable mental health care is possible, especially through independent outpatient private practice counselors. Many people successfully locate therapists who either accept their insurance or offer rates they can manage out-of-pocket. The key is persistence and knowing the right questions to ask instead of ending the conversation when the first hurdle appears. Don’t Stop … Continue reading How to Find Affordable Counseling: Focus on Private Practice Therapists
Beach Ball Metaphor for Coping with Emotional Dysregulation
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
What to Do about Imposter Syndrome
"Do I belong here?" "Who am I to be doing this sort of work?" "I feel like a fraud, though I'm not doing anything wrong, but sometimes this feels wrong." Dealing with imposter syndrome can be confusing. Someone who is feeling like an imposter may have these thoughts and emotions, one side telling you that … Continue reading What to Do about Imposter Syndrome
Spinning Your Wheels? Ask for Help When You’re Stuck
We don't always like to ask for help, a lot of times we'll wait until we're feeling completely overwhelmed by emotions and stress. While there are multiple reasons that we might behave this way, such as fear of failure or rejection, for example... however, this article isn't about the whys. Let's get right to the … Continue reading Spinning Your Wheels? Ask for Help When You’re Stuck
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
Ways to Strengthen Runner’s Body Image and Positivity
As runners, we need to make sure that we’re protecting our body image and promoting body positivity. Acknowledge that all of our bodies are different, setting aside judgments, opinions, and expectations of what our body should look like as runners. Know that all of our bodies are incredible and capable of so much. They can … Continue reading Ways to Strengthen Runner’s Body Image and Positivity
Self-Care and Healthy Habits – Things that we need
A short talk about self-care. Self-care is something that seems easy, but it’s actually kind of difficult to do. I feel this topic is discussed over and over again, it's a hot topic, but yet, we all still struggle with it. We all Fail at it from time to time! I can’t think of a … Continue reading Self-Care and Healthy Habits – Things that we need
Memory Care Resources and Support in Pennsylvania
Have you suddenly found out that a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? In this article, you will find information about Alzheimer's, links to resources from organizations, where you can find memory loss care in Pennsylvania, and ways you can take care of yourself, as you're in a caregiver role. Visit this series of … Continue reading Memory Care Resources and Support in Pennsylvania