I work with many clients who find themselves awake at night, ruminating on a stressor, or noticing their stomach is in knots with anxiety. In my study of somatic therapy and the neurobiology underpinning many mindful interventions, I’ve found guided imagery can be an effective technique for helping to manage stress.
Read MoreIt’s the start of a new year. You might be feeling the post-holiday blues, or the exhaustion of the sprint to the end of the year and a lot of family time. You also might notice yourself feeling some positive and motivational energy. I find the new year brings with it two distinct opportunities for caring for your mental and emotional health.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year. We are moving into holiday season and hurtling our way to the end of the year. We can help mitigate some of the disappointment, burn out, angst, and tension of the season by going in thoughtfully, approaching these next weeks with groundedness and a sense of what we each need to feel a little more ok.
Read MoreIf you’ve found yourself here, you likely know someone who is grieving or are grieving yourself. It can be hard to figure out how to navigate a season of grief, how to support those around us who are grieving.
Read MoreSome of us may really struggle with transitions and feel disoriented, out of sync, or disconnected from ourselves. If we pause for a moment, our emotional landscape can clue us in to how we’re feeling and what we might need.
Read MoreSelf-regulation allows us to take our nervous system out of fight/flight/freeze and into a state that say “I’m ok.” Wondering how to do that? You’re probably already doing it. Here are a few go-to ways to regulate and get grounded when you’re freaking out.
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