In a world where we can be instantly criticized for using one word wrong, misquoting a fact, or not being the MOST up-to-date on things going on in the world, we sometimes avoid conversation to avoid or own discomfort and due to the fear of saying something wrong. Brene Brown has a great conversation about… Continue reading 8 Tips for Talking to People With Disabilities
Hey ya'll and happy quarantining. Click HERE for a link to my new Spotify account! There you will find two playlists: To feel empoweredTo feel understood Part of music therapy for mental health is the idea that music serves two purposes: to match our mood or to change our mood. Each of these playlists serves… Continue reading Mental Health Music Playlists
Cover image by Danielle Reed at Ellis and Indigo Hello all, and happy 2020 newest crisis! Does everybody have their pandemic bingo cards on hand? What is it going to be next? Chocolate rain has been my favorite crisis, and I have a feeling whatever comes next won't be so sweet. But doing some inner… Continue reading Pandemic Inner Work Reading List
Recently I achieved one of my lifelong dreams of opening my own shop. I now have a full mental-health focused apothecary shop open on Etsy at The Alchemy of Authenticity Apothecary. I will regularly be adding to my shop in small batches, with new items, and all with a mental health focus. I appreciate any… Continue reading Alchemy of Authenticity Apothecary Now Open!
[Cover photo by Jace at morphotosbyjace.com and @morphotosbyjace on Instagram; HMUA The Pretty Committee] The world is quickly changing, and we are starting to realize how important emotional literacy and self awareness are in all facets of life. Outside of our own behavior, outside of our immediate relationships, and yes, even in the workplace and… Continue reading Journal Prompts for Inner Work Related to the Pandemic and Social Movements
Hello to everyone surviving the current apocalypse, but especially hello to everyone with mental illness, which as research suggests is currently up to fifty percent of the American population. (Though imma bet it's higher and many people underreported). Today’s post is brought to you by something I’ve had the pleasure of processing with multiple… Continue reading A Note to People Living with Mental Illness in an Era of Social Distancing
Hello, just your friendly neighborhood therapist popping in with some tips on getting therapy services while in a global pandemic. Telehealth can seem very scary. It does not take place in a private office, few of us live alone and have the privacy we would want, and it feels impersonal and disconnecting to talk into… Continue reading 10 Tips for Seeing a Virtual Therapist During a Global Pandemic
Life is hard right now. It's hard to cope, self-care, and process while everything is still going on and there isn't a clear end in sight. It's also hard to consistently try to process and cope with negative feelings, and we may not always have the energy to make space for them. It's okay to… Continue reading 102 Ways to Cope or Self-Care During COVID-19 & Social Distancing
One of the biggest issues with social distancing is how to stay connected. As human beings, everything about the way we are designed is for connection. Empathy is inherently important for our survival. We emote, we feel, we work together, we empathize, we connect…everything we do is not only for us but for our community.… Continue reading 14 Tips for Connection In the Midst of Social Distancing & COVID-19
Over the last week, we’ve all learned a few new terms including: Covid-19 and Social Distancing. While these words have actual meanings, they have bigger meaning when it comes to mental illness. This journey with coronavirus has been an unprecedented switch from living to being in survival mode, trigger of health anxiety, fear for those… Continue reading 11 Tips for Managing Mental Illness During Social Isolation
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