Guided Imagery is an easy first step into meditation Guided imagery is a particularly effective tool for calming the mind and refocusing. Guided imagery is a type of meditation. In the middle of a hectic day, it is easy to get caught up in the to do lists and the...
Burn out refers to the mental, physical, and/or emotional drain that is caused by stressors in one’s life. Work is often blamed for burn out. However, we can also be burnt out from taking care of family or friends. We become exhausted and before we know it we’re...
Thinking Outside the Box For Addiction Treatment By Kimberly Hayes When we think about addiction recovery, our minds usually go to traditional methods: rehabilitation centers, 12-step programs, and counseling. It’s the default for most addicts trying to get sober. But...
Bitch. A word that hits women to the core. It is a true insult and one that many avoid. In my college public speaking course, the class was challenged to provide a five minute speech in front of the class on the first day. After each student took their turn, the...
Today’s blog post is a feature from a colleague, Priscilla Rodriguez, LMFT. She is based out of San Antonio, TX and helps couples reconnect and enhance their relationships. With wedding season upon us, I thought it was approrpriate and helpful to feature a...
7 Ways Mentally Strong People Deal with Stress They accept that stress is a part of life Stress and suffering are a part of life. Big changes do not occur without stress. When we accept this we can stop wasting mental energy on trying figure it out and move toward...
