How to Get Your Daily DOSE Part 2
Who doesn’t want to be happier? Finding ways to activate your “happy hormones” can improve your mood and overall health. Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins (DOSE) are both hormones and neurotransmitters that contribute to feelings of happiness, well-being and motivation. Oxytocin: The Love Hormone The main function of oxytocin is to facilitate childbirth (hence, the […]
Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Domestic Abuse
When people think of domestic violence, they often imagine physical abuse. However, domestic violence can be much more insidious and subtle, manifesting in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. Understanding these less visible signs is crucial for identifying and addressing abuse early on. Emotional Manipulation One of the most insidious forms of domestic violence is emotional manipulation. This can include: Gaslighting: Making the victim doubt their own reality or sanity. […]
Movie Therapy For Your Mental Health
Cinematherapy, also known as movie therapy or film therapy, is a fascinating approach that uses movies and films to promote emotional well-being, self-reflection, and personal growth. Let’s delve into the world of cinematherapy: What Is Cinematherapy? Cinematherapy involves intentionally selecting and watching movies with the purpose of improving mental health, enhancing self-awareness, and addressing emotional issues. It recognizes […]
What is Tapping?
I use EFT, (Emotional Freedom Technique), otherwise known as “tapping”, with most of my clients and they have had some wonderful results. This article in Forbes is a pretty good explanation of this easy, holistic technique. I personally do tapping almost daily, and as a result, I have significantly less anxiety than ever before. Tapping […]
Covid Isn’t the Only Thing That Has Spiked
Home. It is where the heart is. It is where more of us are working. It is where most of us quarantine during a pandemic. It is supposed to be a safe place, especially now. But home is not always a safe place for 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men. Nearly 700,000 […]
18 Communication Errors You May Be Making
Common communication errors: Truth- You insist you are right and the other person is wrong. Blame- You imply the problem is all the other person’s fault. Defensiveness- You argue and refuse to admit any flaw or shortcoming. Martyrdom- You claim you are the victim of the other person’s tyranny. Putdown- You use harsh or hurtful […]
Can You EAR Me Now?
Are you using your EARs? Communicating with others has gotten easier than ever and yet…. is it good communication? I am going to weigh in with a solid “not so much.” We are more easily annoyed with miscommunications. We read ‘tone’ into texts, emails, DM’s. Good communication doesn’t matter as much as does getting a […]
