When I was in the Diagnosis course in grad school, I remember how excited I was to finally get my hands on the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, basically the mental health diagnosis bible). I could finally dive into the world of mental illness and have the tools and training to …
Winter. The cold. The darkness. For some, it marks a dismal time of year and for others, it offers remembrance of light in the form of celebration. But winter is longer than the celebratory holidays and can be a struggle for many. It can be easy to forget that we are a part of this …
Mindfulness is a topic that has gained in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Even with this newfound trendiness that ensues.mindfulness, many still find the concept daunting and difficult. Let’s try to simplify it. Mindfulness means Objective Present Awareness. Basically, it’s learning to pay attention to right now without judgement. This may sound …
Grief is unfortunately often the elephant in the room. It’s a topic many people shy away from for one simple reason, “what do I say?” We live in our own worlds and become frightened when someone is hurting so deeply. It’s ok. They are allowed to hurt. Pause and take a conscious look at your …
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What excuse can I use this time?! There seems to be a negative opinion that staying home is a bad thing. That not attending parties or girls night out means you’re antisocial or that you don’t want friends. We fear that people will view us differently because we view ourselves differently. We don’t feel comfortable …
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Black or white thinking is a thought process that occurs when we go from one extreme to another. We fail to see the middle, or grey area, rather we bounce from one extreme (white) to the other (black). This way of thinking is actually a defense mechanism, designed to protect us from discomfort. Maybe we …
Time. Time is something that most of us all have in common-that is we all think we have a deficit of time. I have moments where I believe I have too many things on my plate and I use the word I try to avoid-overwhelm. I don’t like to use this feeling to describe my …
Last week, my family spent 3 nights in a lovely mountain cabin. This cabin had no tv, no internet and no cell service. Seriously. I found myself going to check my phone during our stay. I realized that I rely on my phone for everything. My husband and I would be talking and I would …
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I don’t know your experience and you don’t know mine. The truth is no one knows what you’ve been through and no one knows what you’re feeling but you. No one knows what I’ve been through and no one knows what I’m feeling except me. I choose to let people see a glimpse of my …
I have come to realize that parenting styles differ due to many reasons, including education, experience, lessons learned, motivation, etc. One reason that I have found to be related to parenting above all others is life-style. Our parenting style reflects our life-style. (Keep reading for 4 tips on how to consciously create a life that …
Becoming a conscious parent by living a conscious life. Read More »
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