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This new year has been a “new temporary norm†to adjust to. Thankfully, it will be temporary. With this blog, we wanted to share attainable tools to practice daily to give you more balance in our current circumstance. The effects of the coronavirus have been devastating to not just our country, but the entire world.… Continue reading 8 Tools for self-regulating during the 2020 Pandemic

WHAT IS EMDR? EMDR Stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a therapeutic approach which helps to heal those who have suffered from substantially traumatic experiences in their life.   WHO CAN EMDR HELP? This treatment can help with a variety of symptoms or diagnosis. There has been substantial research that proves it… Continue reading EMDR Therapy

Our role as helpers is very important while we provide support to others who are going through grief and trauma as a result of Hurricane Harvey. It is crucial to recognize that during this vulnerable time, self-care is more important than ever. It is a good thing we are all having different experiences which help… Continue reading How To Be a Stable Helper after Hurricane Harvey in 5 Steps #Texasstrong

According to the Happiness Project research, happiness is derived from these skills: mindfulness, gratitude, self-compassion, compassion for others, authenticity, vulnerability, letting go (forgiveness), connection, empathy, and having a purpose. We have been taught that each of us are created in such a way that we each have a unique purpose on earth. It is fundamental idea… Continue reading Working through Perfectionism

Studies show that 80% of individuals with a mental health diagnosis also have underlying sleep disturbance.1 Adequate sleep is essential to mental and emotional regulation. During sleep, the brain creates new pathways, processes information, and regenerates the brain and body. Research has linked inadequate sleep to a myriad of issues, including: depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms,… Continue reading Why is sleep important?

Substance Abuse Users Recently my church has posted on LDS.org some unedited, authentic videos on The Twelve Steps. Those who suffer from addictions tell the story in a humble, honest way: see (http://www.mormonchannel.org/12steps). Even I, a person familiar with this topic, cried during every video.  Please offer this to your members if they are suffering… Continue reading Lessons from Substance Abuse Users

Shame vs. Guilt Shame is highly correlated with depression, low self-worth, addictions ( substance abuse and sexual addiction), and eating disorders The difference between guilt and toxic shame can be described this way: Guilt is a healthy emotion that lets us know that our behavior did not match our values, so our BEHAVIOR needs to… Continue reading Shame vs Guilt