Lately I’ve seen many helpful articles normalizing (that’s a therapist term for “letting the client know this feeling/thought/action/experience is normal”) all the feelings you might be feeling right now during COVID-19 shut downs. The same articles give tips on ways to care for yourself, many just as vague as the phrases above.
Reclaiming Our Sexuality as Women: Getting ‘Turned In’ vs. ‘Turned On’
“A woman who prioritizes her sexual needs prioritizes herself.” – Dr. Sofia Jawed-Wessel Female sexuality has throughout time been seen as ranging from non-existent, lackluster, and underwhelming all the way to powerful, threatening, unpredictable, and something seemingly needing to be controlled. Despite this striking dichotomy intended to be a catch-all for something as seemingly varied […]
5 Mindful Eating Tips This Holiday Season
The holidays can be an exciting, stressful, anxiety-provoking time of year, as well as a time for helping us to to see what matters most to us, and what we really cherish. With all of the hustle and bustle, obligations and commitments, as well as preparation and planning required, we can often find ourselves living […]
Mindful Monday: 4 Ways to Be Mindful This Back to School Season
It is hard to believe that back to school season is upon us already! For some, this is an exciting time as you and your kids look forward to the school year ahead. For others, it can be a time of fear or dread as you get back into the rush of full schedules, social […]