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The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health During Challenging Times: A Guide to Self-Care and Well-being

11/03/2023

In the midst of challenging times, it is crucial to recognize the importance of prioritizing mental health. Whether it’s due to a global pandemic, financial difficulties, or personal struggles, these difficult circumstances can take a toll on our well-being. Understanding how challenging times impact mental health is the first step…

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A Traumatic Homecoming – Interview With A New Mother

09/08/2014

I am so often stuck by the courage and bravery of first time mothers. Becoming a mother is a leap of faith and an absolute shift in identity. We have no idea how we will feel, how our baby will be, and what it’s all going to be like. Our…

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Stop Forking Yourself. 10 Tips to Mindful Eating

08/25/2014

I think it’s safe to say we have all been guilty of once or twice filling up on food to cover up our feelings. Whether you find yourself feeling sad, anxious, or even stressed, we can so often turn to food to help us feel better. This leads to worse…

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The Important Thing About Yelling – a beautiful article written by Rachel Macy Stafford

08/11/2014

As exhausted parents, we try so hard to keep our cool and breathe. There are times when all our needs, including our children, our partners, our pets, all come crashing down at once and we are left feeling scattered, perhaps anxious, stressed, and even angry. I love this post because…

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Surrendering To Resistance

08/07/2014

Surrendering is not defeat. Surrendering is not giving up. Surrendering is ‘allowing’ in the moment. When we let go of struggle, and allow ourselves to just be where we are, we find more peace and more balance in ourselves and our lives. Each day, and more specifically each moment, we…

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How Psychotherapy Can Help

08/01/2014

If you live in New York City, like I do, you know that most people speak openly about seeing their therapist. The stigma of shame is lifted when you live in a place that accepts psychotherapy as an acceptable form of asking for help. In New York, there are therapists…

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The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer

10/12/2013

The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer  It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk…

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Vulnerability Quote

09/27/2013

“Vulnerability is about having the courage to show up and be seen” Brene Brown

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Poem ~ Lead me to the song of my heart ~ Danna Faulds

01/18/2012

Lead me to the song of my heart and help me sing it unashamed Help me stand before you in bare consciousness unflinching in your light Lead me to the expression of my soul in all its fullness Let me embrace my humanity yet be anchored in divinity. Help me…

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