Resources
Breaking the Habit of Procrastination
Procrastination is a common struggle that often leads to stress, missed opportunities, and decreased productivity.
Eye Gazing: A Simple Tool to Reengage Calm and Ease
One simple yet powerful tool for reengaging the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS)—responsible for rest, digestion, and relaxation—is eye gazing.
Harnessing the Mammalian Dive Reflex
The human body possesses innate survival mechanisms designed to respond to extreme stress and environmental threats.
Somatic Tools: Regulating the Nervous System Beyond Cognition
Anxiety and depression are often viewed through a cognitive or emotional lens, yet both are deeply rooted in the body's physiological responses to stress.
Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is characterized by intense emotional pain triggered by perceived or actual rejection or criticism. Individuals with RSD often experience overwhelming feelings of failure, humiliation, and sadness in response to even minor setbacks or critiques.
Self-Compassion: Embracing Kindness Towards Yourself
Self-compassion, a transformative concept, has been deeply explored and brought into the spotlight by Dr. Kristin Neff. While the idea has roots in Eastern philosophical and religious traditions, Dr. Neff’s pioneering research and empirical studies have been instrumental in introducing and popularizing it within Western psychology.
Boost Confidence and Well-Being with Power Posing
Power posing is an intriguing concept that has gained popularity for its potential to improve mental health, boost confidence, and enhance well-being.
How to Conquer Insomnia Naturally
Insomnia can feel overwhelming, but the good news is that you can take meaningful steps to improve your sleep without relying on medication. Below, we’ll explore simple, practical coping strategies to help you create a more restful night’s sleep.
Using Progressive Relaxation to Treat Trauma Responses
Progressive relaxation, a therapeutic technique designed to reduce physical tension and promote emotional calm, has emerged as a valuable tool for addressing trauma responses.
The Transformative Power of Random Acts of Kindness
In the quest for a more fulfilling life, researchers in the field of positive psychology have turned their attention to one surprisingly simple yet impactful practice: random acts of kindness.
The Eulogy Exercise: A Pathway to Meaning and Purpose in Life
Among the many tools and exercises developed to cultivate well-being and a sense of purpose, the “Eulogy Exercise” stands out as a powerful and reflective practice. This exercise encourages individuals to envision how they would like to be remembered after their death, shedding light on their deepest values, aspirations, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.
Changing Your Self-Perception with Daily Praise
Incorporating a daily self-praise exercise into your morning routine can significantly enhance self-esteem and overall well-being.
Using Peripheral Vision Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Anxiety and Depression
Peripheral vision relaxation is a simple yet effective method to promote calmness and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Incorporating Meditation into Your Morning and Evening Routine
Adding short meditation sessions to your daily routine—spending at least five minutes in the morning upon waking and in the evening before sleep—can significantly improve your overall well-being.
Behind the Scenes: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a cutting-edge, evidence-based form of therapy designed to help you rapidly process and resolve traumatic memories and emotional pain. ART combines elements of traditional talk therapy with innovative techniques that engage the brain’s natural ability to heal, often leading to significant improvements in just a few sessions.
The Power of Gratitude: A Positive Psychology Perspective
Gratitude has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of well-being and fulfillment. In recent decades, researchers in the field of positive psychology, including Dr. Martin Seligman, have explored its profound impact on mental health and overall life satisfaction.
How to Use the 3-Good-Things Exercise Effectively
“3 Good Things,” is effective in cultivating gratitude and improving overall wellbeing. This exercise involves reflecting on three positive events or aspects of your day, which can help shift your focus from the negative to the positive.
Behind the Scenes: Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a transformative approach to therapy that helps you understand and harmonize the different parts of yourself. Unlike traditional models that might focus solely on symptoms or behaviors, I
Meditation for Therapy: Unlocking the Mind’s Healing Potential
Meditation, an ancient practice rooted in various cultural and spiritual traditions, has found its place in modern therapy as a powerful tool for mental and emotional well-being. Therapeutic meditation encompasses a range of techniques designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance self-awareness.
Breathing Relaxation Techniques for Therapy
Breathing is a fundamental physiological process that, when harnessed correctly, can significantly enhance relaxation and overall well-being. Various breathing techniques are employed in therapy to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve mental clarity.
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Effective Communication
Learn how to communicate effectively by adopting a non-threatening approach to relate t others, both persnally and professional.
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Tiny Habits
Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything
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The Big Leap
The Big Leap: A Guide to Transcending Personal Limits, Overcoming Fears, and Unleashing Your Authentic Greatness for a Better Life
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Discover an empowering new way of understanding your multifaceted mind―and healing the many parts that make you who you are.
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The Internal Family Systems Workbook
The Internal Family Systems Workbook: A Guide to Discover Your Self and Heal Your Parts (Sounds True Inner Workbooks)
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Being Present with What Is
Learn to embrace the present moment to help manage some of the more difficult mental challenges in life.
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The Body Keeps the Score
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma reshapes the body and brain, affecting sufferers' capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust.
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Waking the Tiger
Drawing on biology and human experience, Levine outlines how to unlock the body’s natural ability to recover from traumatic events, promoting resilience and emotional well-being.
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Radical Self-Forgiveness
Most of us have plenty of experience with self-blame and guilt―but we are often at a loss when it comes to forgiving ourselves. According to Colin Tipping, this is because our idea of forgiveness usually requires a victim and a perpetrator―which is impossible when we play both roles at the same time.
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When Things Fall Apart
How can we live our lives when everything seems to fall apart—when we are continually overcome by fear, anxiety, and pain? The answer, Pema Chödrön suggests, might be just the opposite of what you expect.
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you’ll never have to do it again.
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Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox
From over 25 years of clinical experience, Manuela Mischke-Reeds, MA, LMFT, has created the go-to resource for mental health therapists who want to incorporate somatic techniques into their daily practice.
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Rebuilding Trust: Guided Therapy Techniques and Activities to Restore Love, Trust, and Intimacy in Your Relationship
Of all the ways relationships fall apart, betrayal can rock us to the core. And yet, for couples or partners who want to stay together and do the work, healing is possible.