It is hot, the sun is bright. There are bbqs galore, and it is light out until late. People are out having fun, but you’re not feeling it? Maybe you struggle with some seasonal depression? What people don’t realize is that when someone has SAD (seasonal affect disorder), it cannot only be triggered by a lack of light but it …
How to be more mindful in your relationships
The past two weeks we have been discussing being distracted and disconnected in our lives and relationships. It is so common to walk through life not being grounded in the present moment and losing track time. Lately, I have been noticing that I am having difficulty being present in my own life. I will do things and not remember doing them …
Why we have become more distracted
I have had problems with becoming distracted, focusing, and being inattentive ever since I can remember. Most people that I know, and many of the clients that I have seen also struggle with this reality. When I sat down to write this article, I actually got distracted from the task at hand. Everything else seemed more important I needed to …
Why texting is making us more disconnected in our relationships
Recently, I was talking via text with a friend and they said that they were no longer happy with the person that they were in an open relationship with. They wanted advice about how to kindly state that they wanted to start dating other people. I responded and asked them to let me know how it went. When I followed …
Addiction, Art Therapy and Celine Elise Redfield
Check out this interview from All Business Media Nationwide: Celine Elise Redfield LMFT, ATR – Art Therapy, Portland, OR Recorded on 6.4.2018, I talk about addiction, why I became an art therapist and how art therapy works. A few quotes from the interview: “Art therapy allows a person to externalize their unconscious.” ” Unconscious processes come up when your are doing …
The Power of Visualization Meditation
Vision is important in life so that we can have something to work towards. If we do not set intentions, then we don’t have goals which can lead us to stagnation. Visualization meditation is powerful because the mind believes what we envision. So being careful of what thoughts that we think of is important, because this what creates our emotions, perceptions, …
How art therapy uses the 5 senses and helps to reconnect to the body
Why is it important to engage the senses? When we use the our five senses we can live a more embodied life. When we live more embodied we can be more anchored in ourselves, in our bodies and live more authentically. It can allow us to experience a range of emotions and release stress and anxiety by externalizing our experiences. In …
Making Friends with Anxiety
Making friends with anxiety? What is this woman telling me to do? Yes, I promise it is possible to embrace and change ones relationship with anxiety. It is all about patience and practice. The buddhist Monk, Thich Naht Hahn, talks about showing up for feelings when they occur so that that one can be peaceful towards yourself instead of …
How EFT helps in Releasing Trauma
The past two blog posts we have been learning about trauma, what it is and ways it can be healed. This week we will be exploring a healing modality that mixes affirmations and acupressure points which help in releasing trauma. EFT (aka Emotional Freedom Technique, or tapping) is an excellent tool to use to reduce anxiety or overwhelm of any …
How does Art therapy help with trauma?
Several weeks ago we explored what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is vs. Traumatic Stress Disorder (TSD), so this week we will be exploring how Art therapy is affective at helping with processing trauma whether you have unresolved trauma or a diagnosis of PTSD. Art making and art therapy allow people to express themselves in new ways and find new meaning …
