“Unplugging” – 4 Benefits

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We spend countless hours in front of some sort of screen or listening to electronics. Myself included, right now I have Hulu on, I am on my computer and my phone is at the ready right next to me. If I am not careful, almost all my waking hours will be filled with technology. With the abundance of technology, it takes effort to find time to unplug from it all. Below are four benefits I have found in taking the time to get away from technology sometimes. Continue reading

Three Relaxation Techniques That Can Smooth a Transition in Life

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It is your first day at your new job. You walk in and get introduced to everyone in the office, knowing you will not remember their names. The boss shows you to your work area and you see the plain, empty desk ready to be piled with mountains of work. Within the first week you are already swamped and worried about asking too many questions. You begin to question your fitness for this job. Maybe even start questioning your chosen career field. Continue reading

Two Easy Meditation Techniques

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“You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes every day – unless you’re too busy. Then you should sit for an hour.” – Old Zen Saying

The earliest written records of meditation originated from India and China. Most likely meditation began long before it was written about. Continue reading

3 Healthy Comfort Foods

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For as long as many of us can remember we have been told to “eat healthy “. What this means is different for everyone. Do we follow the food pyramid from elementary school? Do we follow these diets that preach high carbs? Do we follow the diets that say low carbs? Do we count our food with point systems? Dieting or the idea of dieting really stinks. Continue reading

Exercise as Self-Care

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Exercise can be either a dreadful activity or a wonderful release. Most people identify exercise as a form of weight loss. However, exercise does not have to be about weight loss. Exercise can be simply a way to care for your body and relax your body. The mind and body are very connected and it is important to take care of both. If one or the other is neglected then our bodies and even our life may become out of balance. Continue reading

Importance of Self-Care

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The term “self-care” can elicit thoughts of a spa day, retail therapy or something expensively pampering like that. Believe it or not, self-care can be done for free and in pretty much any setting whether you are at home or at work. All you must do is focus. Continue reading

Is PTSD Forever?

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Featuring a guest blogger: Tara Cantrell, and EMDR trauma therapist from Charlotte NC! Check out her website for more information about her practice.

 

As someone who works with individuals who have faced a lot of trauma in their lives, one question I get asked a lot is, “Will I ever heal from what has happened or will I have PTSD forever?”

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3 Signs of Sharing Too Much with Your Child

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Parents often find themselves spending most their time with their children. Adult time is a rarity and most parents rejoice at the brief moments when they can have a conversation. Some parents feel they cannot make time to talk to another adult and end up pouring their hearts out to their children. Your child is not your friend, therapist, or sounding board. Continue reading

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Pros and Cons

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The recent article about Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health shed a light on the dangers of inpatient facilities. Having worked at an inpatient hospital, I have the unique experience of knowing they are not all bad. The article written by Buzzfeed depicts Shadow Mountain as an unethical and unsafe place for patients. Continue reading