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 …
How Art Therapy Calms The Brain
I have been asked many times, “So your an art therapist how exactly does that work?” Art therapy works to change the brain and calm it because is that it accesses a both hemispheres of the brain, and the also lower hemispheres of the brain which can help access emotions that you are not aware of just using the left …
How Meditation Works To Cheat Anxiety And Increase Zen
May is national meditation month! There is no time like the present to begin a mediation practice. You may be saying but Celine, why should I meditate? My guess is that you decided to check out this article because you have been struggling with anxiety. Let’s explore how using mindfulness and meditation can ease anxiety and help you to feel …
Why having healthy coping skills is helpful
Coping skills, what are those? Coping skills are about how you deal with what life throws at you, how you manage your stress, anxiety and internally how you respond to these challenges. So what is a good coping skill vs. a not so great one? Check out these 3 ways that you can gauge your coping skills. Life is not what …
4-7-8 Breathing Excercise
This weeks video is number three of the three part series in learning how to manage stress and anxiety through your breath. This week we will be learning the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Last week we talked about the 4 square breathing technique which helps to reduce anxiety and bring us into the present moment by giving us a cognitive and somatic …
Four Square Breathing Technique
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