It’s now the end of January, which means that it had almost been one month since 2023 has been underway. It’s also a good time to pause, and to check-in with yourself, asking questions such as: “Have I been sticking with my New Year’s resolution?” “If I gave up on it, why?” and “If I […]
Psychology and Body Language
There has been a lot written and published about body language over the decades. And in that time, the topic has been treated in a pseudoscientific way, where some authors promise that you can “read” a person the way you would read a book. But in recent years, the quality of the research has improved, […]
Healing Your Mind & Body: What is Somatic Therapy?
Almost everyone has or will experience a traumatic event at least once in their lifetime. For some, the effects of trauma, or even stress, can cause adverse physical symptoms that get in the way of daily life. Learn more about somatic therapy and how this therapeutic intervention can help clients rejuvenate the mind-body-spirit connection and […]
Verbally Abusive Relationships
Verbal abuse can be hard to detect sometimes. For instance, where does the line get crossed between a bad joke and verbal abuse, between saying something that may offend someone and verbal abuse, or between the intent of a comment and how it gets received? But in many other instances, verbal abuse is detrimental to […]
What is Childhood Trauma? Recognize & Heal From Your Past
Warning: This blog post may contain sensitive information to some readers, such as topics in physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. It is not intended to diagnose or serve as a solution to dealing with the effects of childhood trauma. Please view this as informational, and reach out to a mental health professional if you are in […]
How to Live like a Medieval Monk
Last year, while in a bookstore, I picked up a book conspicuously titled, “How to Live Like a Monk,” by author Daniele Cybulskie, which came out in 2021. The title was conspicuous to me because, I thought, “Who would want to live like a medieval monk?” The idea conjures up drab clothing, bad and limited […]
Developing Your ‘Warrior Ethos’
In his book, “The Warrior Ethos,” author Steven Pressfield explores the philosophy of being a warrior. Of course, these days, outside of those who volunteer for military experience, most people do not actively seek out life-or-death combat. In fact, as Pressfield points out in his book, in the civilian world a most people can get […]
Avoiding Burnout
More and more, there seems to be pressure on individuals to be top performers at their jobs, in family contexts, and even in life in general. Particularly, in the United States, asking for a break or for time off is often frowned upon in many businesses. True, some more progressive firms have been experimenting with […]
100 Inspiring Mental Health Quotes to Help You Stay Positive
100 Inspiring Mental Health Quotes to Help You Stay Positive Table of Contents Mental Health Quotes for Depression Mental Health Quotes for Anxiety Mental Health Quotes for Grief Mental Health Quotes for Inspiration Mental Health Quotes for Anger Mental Health Quotes for Fear Mental Health Quotes for Motivation Mental Health Quotes for Pain […]
Verbally Abusive Relationships
Verbal abuse can be hard to detect sometimes. For instance, where does the line get crossed between a bad joke and verbal abuse, between saying something that may offend someone and verbal abuse, or between the intent of a comment and how it gets received? But in many other instances, verbal abuse is detrimental to […]