Here we explore explore various complementary therapies, how they can be woven into the fabric of psychotherapeutic practices, and the overall benefits of this integrative approach for your healing journey.

Mornings with a newborn can feel unpredictable and tiring, but starting your day with intention and mindfulness can set a positive tone for both you and your baby. A mindful morning routine doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Even small, consistent practices can help you feel more centered, present, and connected.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, trapped or angry or trapped by constant notifications and endless scrolling, it's time to detox from the cyber world. This post explores why social media can be harmful and offers five practical ways to disconnect and regain control over your digital life.

Mindful breathing is a simple, portable self-help tool for new moms to help manage emotions that can be done anywhere -at the supermarket, at work, at a playdate. Cadenced breathing is a simple yet powerful tool that can help calm the nervous system.

If you’re curious about how to begin a mindfulness and meditation practice, you’re in the right place. Let’s explore some practical, friendly ways to bring mindfulness into your routine, with a few personal stories sprinkled in to keep things real.

The scent of Rose essential oil is a transformative experience that harmonizes our inner elements. Throughout history, the delicate and silky aroma of this flower has captured the essence of love at its peak. Its harmonious blend of cooling and tension-relieving qualities offers protection and insight for those navigating life's challenges.

Mindful smelling involves utilizing our sense of smell to enhance awareness of our current moment and surroundings. Focusing on the sense of smell improves mindfulness by promoting awareness of environmental scents and their effects on the mind and body.

Red Raspberry essential oil has an enchanting aroma, and helps unveil our transformative journey, nurturing our inner resilience

That's where everyday mindulfness comes in - a powerful tool that can help us become more mindful, get in touch with our inner selves

Breast cancer survivors face more than just physical treatments. After treatment, there is both emotional and physical healing.

DBT STOP and TIP Skills are essential for mindfulness, mental health and managing your emotions,

You can practice Mindfulness Everyday by weaving relaxation practices in throughout your day

Learning to be mindful on a daily basis doesn't mean that you are perfectly calm all the time. That's not even the goal. It's not how we are. But managing your emotions and being functional is a realistic goal. Barbara comes in to my office saying she gets very anxious...alot. Especially when she is very busy and there are multiple things to do...work, home, kids, dogs, appointments! Barbara says " When I get overwhelmed, my head gets hot and I feel like I can't cope..." "Wha

Practice Heart Centered #Meditation to increase Mental Health and expand self love

A quiet landscape for observation, presence, and gentle plant-based reflection. Flower Essences as a Complementary Practice Flower essences are a complementary, non-invasive practice that some people use for emotional reflection and support. In my own work, I approach them as a symbolic and experiential form of plant-based care , rather than as a medical or psychological treatment. Flower essences are discussed here as a complementary, symbolic practice  within integrative me

Originally posted August 6, 2019. You are busy! The office is humming! Things are totally running amok today! The phone is ringing and...

The ABC PLEASE skills are the first floor in the House of Happiness. Train yourself to develop habits of joy and contentment.

The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) section of Emotion Regulation educates about emotions and provides skills to manage strong emotions

DBT How Skills: Non-judgmentally, One-Mindfully, Effectively Why HOW Skills Matter in DBT Mindfulness skills can be applied to everyday life, used on an ordinary, everyday basis. We continue with learning the subtle points of DBT Mindfulness Skills for daily life. The first post about Mindfulness Skills for Daily Life covered “What” skills:  Observe, Describe, Participate  as in “What” to do as you incorporated mindfulness into the activities of your daily life. The next s

Coloring is a way to practice mindfulness. You can incorporate the DBT mindfulness “What” skills of Observe, Describe and Participate into mindful coloring in order to help your mind and body fully be in the moment.