Breathe. How often do we hear that? “Take a breath” “Breathe” Well, when we breathe, we slow down. We remember we have a body. We can sense oxygen coming in and filling us up. Reminding us we are not alone; we are included, supported, and alive. It’s just as important to remember to exhale. Taking […]
At first, this blog started out about the need to slow down again, but the energy in the air tells a different story.
For many, our schedules have filled up, responsibilities are resurfacing, and I must ask:
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Every year when the ball drops, revelers around the nation hear the song “Auld Lang Syne” spread the message of leaving behind things we no longer want in the old year so we can bring our dreams into the new year.
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Loss, both big and small, is a part of life. In fact, we’re guaranteed to experience loss and grief at some point or another. While this difficult truth can be challenging to recognize, it ultimately lessens the discomfort when going through loss.
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“You’ll never be good enough.” “I can’t believe you just said that.” “What a stupid thing to do.” Have you ever said these things to yourself? The inner critic is a common internal voice that can contribute to anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. Why would we want to befriend such a demeaning voice?
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The word Focusing means something very specific in the therapy world.
Think of Focus, Mindfulness, and Stillness. That’s close, but the focusing I am referring to is Internal Relational Focusing (say THAT 3 times fast!).
This sort of Focusing…
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We all have one, a Central Autonomic Nervous System. We don’t think about it, we don’t have to do anything for it to work, it does everything on its own, and without it, we could not survive.
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