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Mindfulness / 04.11.2024

Feeling ambivalent, anxious, frustrated, or even scared about the election? In the current political climate, it has become increasingly easy to be overwhelmed. With constant news updates, debates, and social media discussions, election anxiety is a very real and valid experience. So what, exactly, is Election Anxiety? Election anxiety refers to the stress and apprehension individuals may experience when thinking about political events, processes, situations, or outcomes in relation to an election of a political figure. It can manifest as feelings of uncertainty, fear, and even hopelessness, which can feel pervasive, take away one’s felt sense of agency, and often affect mental...

Mindfulness / 28.10.2024

Hey there, fellow Halloween enthusiasts! If you’re like me, you love the spooky season! Although at times, it can be hard to know the healthy boundary of what's "just enough" scary and you can sometimes find yourself a bit on edge. Maybe you have some trauma in your past, or anxiety likes to crash your party. Don’t worry – you're not alone, and you don’t have to miss out on the celebrations! This guide is all about navigating the tricks and treats of Halloween when your brain might be playing some not-so-fun tricks of it’s own or has a difficult...

Adapt / 07.06.2024

In the intricate tapestry of mental health, finding moments of brightness, what I will refer to as a "Glimmer", amidst the shadows can be transformative. These moments are like flickers of hope in the darkness, offering a glimpse of light and possibility. In this post, we delve into the concept of glimmers as a safety cue to the nervous system, and explore how safety cues can support our nervous system, foster resilience, and well-being.  Understanding Glimmers  Glimmers, a concept expanded upon by Deb Dana, are those fleeting instances of comfort, nurturing, or signals of joy, however small, that punctuate our daily lives....

Mindfulness / 23.01.2024

This Winter, I found myself reconnecting with the Safe and Sound Protocol, or for short, the SSP. I have been listening to a newly added playlist called “Freely,” and I have found it to be absolutely lovely. It’s easy listening and leaves me feeling more connected to my body and experiencing a real sense of openness....

Mindfulness / 18.12.2023

Uneasy about the holidays coming up? I can relate. It’s a time when whatever is complicated in our lives tends to get amplified. Whether we are ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. With that comes interruptions to our routine, a sensory overload of lights and sounds, and an influx of social situations to navigate. Loss, love, expectations, and boundaries. It will most likely get intense, even in the healthiest relationships (with yourself or others!)....

Adapt / 05.11.2020

In one way, we can say that we made it!  In the last week alone, we slept through daylight saving time, lived to tell stories about a full blue moon (and on Halloween nonetheless!), and the last of our leaves are falling from the trees here in NYC. Oh!   And as I write this, it is 24 hours since polls have closed for the 2020 presidential election.  The pandemic has not entirely left us yet, but we are here to focus on small wins!  Shifting and adapting is on my mind....

Mindfulness / 14.10.2020

Take a minute to think about your everyday routine.  How many opportunities do you have to observe your environment?  Whether you find yourself living in a city, a suburb, on a farm, or somewhere in between.  Pause and look around now, what do you see?  Hear?  Feel on your skin?   Mindfulness.  I train on it all day long in my school position… staff, students, families, school based mental health professionals.  I teach it in my private practice with children and adults. I, also, practice for myself on a daily basis for at least “10 Minutes” each day (okay, let’s be real.....