Self care is more than just treating yourself from time to time. Self care is not a reward, it is a vital ongoing process of looking after our overall health. Self care is anything mental, physical or social that adds to a positive sense of wellbeing. Self care is an attitude that says, "I am … [Read more...]
Never too Late to Ask for Help
Why is it so hard in life to ask for help and what can you do about it? I’ve thought about this question so many times. When I ask participants of mental health first aid what is the greatest barrier to talking about mental illness is the answer is stigma. But what is the greatest barrier to … [Read more...]
Your Hidden Superpower
It's amazing how we lack awareness about the simplest things. When you are hungry, you eat. When you are tired, you rest. We forget to eat when we are busy even though our stomaches are growling. We fail to get to bed early even though we are exhausted. Even when we are chronically stressed out, we … [Read more...]
Shock Equals Lock – Healing Trauma
I believe something is missing in trauma support. Whether trauma occurred from a childhood experience, an abusive relationship, the type of career you have, a car accident…the reason doesn’t matter. People like me, who address the energetic part of someone’s health have known this for years. A lot … [Read more...]
Bipolar Disorder: The Olympic Event with Santa between the North & South Poles
Bipolar Disorder One has been both the bane of my existence and the luscious delight that does not quench my thirst. I was first diagnosed with the disorder when I was 19 during a clinical trial for an anti-depressant called Duloxetine. It was decided after I volunteered for the long term effects of … [Read more...]
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