The early days of motherhood are filled with new experiences, emotions, and responsibilities. Amidst the busyness, finding small moments for mindfulness can help you feel more grounded, present, and connected to yourself and your baby.

Sleep deprivation is a common challenge for new mothers, often leaving you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and emotionally drained. While it may not be possible to get a full night’s rest, practicing mindfulness can help you restore your energy, find moments of calm, and nurture your well-being even during sleepless nights.

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.

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.

Today, yoga plays a vital role in mindbody therapy and is integrated into various therapeutic practices. Research shows that consistent yoga practice can effectively reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, common issues in modern life.

Learn how to strengthen your relationship with yourself, and explore how self-love, acceptance, and positivity can improve your emotional well-being

Mental health is something we all have, yet it often feels like a hidden part of our well-being. But over the years, I’ve learned mental health is about thriving, growing, and living fully. That’s why mental health awareness is so important. It opens doors to understanding, compassion, and practical support that can transform lives.

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.

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

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a painful, frightening and frustrating condition.

Originally posted March 23, 2020. Expressive art is a fun way to create flow and relax your nervous system Listening to the Nervous System Through Sensation and Image About 98% of our mental activity…the reasons why we do things…is unconscious (Bargh, 2017). Expressive Art, a right brain activity, is a way to access those wordless emotional messages swirling beneath our consciousness. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could unearth some of your own motivating energy, and chann

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.

Originally posted January 4, 2019. Today I’m going to sit with my events and dreams of 2018. Like, everyone’s looking back and listing...

Hobbies are more than pastimes — they are powerful supports for mental health. Immersive, creative activities promote focus, mastery, and the restorative state of mind known as flow.

Originally posted November 19, 2018. Veterans Yoga Project Yoga for Emotional Healing PTSD Veterans Yoga Project (VYP) is a nonprofit...